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ToughBowtieTruck · 01-03-2010, 03:58 AM

Does your 87 have the original transfer case or did someone put the 205 in it? Most 80s SM465 trucks have the NP208 chain case, unless it was a 1 ton.

That said, it matters.

I have an NP205 in a '77 with a 4" Rough Country kit and that really maxes out what the front shaft can handle.

The 465 and NP 205 is the shortest trans/transfer case combo in these trucks, resulting in a really short front shaft.

While 6" is possible, it is better achieved with a different case other than the 205 for the front shaft . . .

01-03-2010, 03:58 AM	#2
ToughBowtieTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MI Posts: 111	Re: how tall of blocks before new driveshaft Does your 87 have the original transfer case or did someone put the 205 in it? Most 80s SM465 trucks have the NP208 chain case, unless it was a 1 ton. That said, it matters. I have an NP205 in a '77 with a 4" Rough Country kit and that really maxes out what the front shaft can handle. The 465 and NP 205 is the shortest trans/transfer case combo in these trucks, resulting in a really short front shaft. While 6" is possible, it is better achieved with a different case other than the 205 for the front shaft . . . __________________ -Josh "Mr. Simpson, there are thousands of people like you with no discernible talent." Duff World Records Division "Yeah, they're called Congress!!" -Homer Simpson