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sjarrett71 · 01-09-2007, 01:49 AM

I changed the transfer case bushings today and realized the PO put the wrong cross member on the truck.

The truck was originally a 6 cylinder with a three speed but has been converted to a 350/350 and is missing the torque mount on the transfer case. What kind of problems can I expect from missing the mount? Does anyone have one they will sell cheap? Bushings are not important because I will put poly in anyway.

**jerry moss** · 01-09-2007, 09:34 AM

since there are no mounts on the t-case-the mount is on the adapter between the trans and t-case-you can snap the back off the trans or crack the adapter if you get rough with it.

bouncytruck · 01-09-2007, 12:24 PM

Can you post some pictures?

My understanding is that not all the t-cases came with the torque mount from my understanding. They added it to the 205 several years after first production (not sure when) and on the NP203 they added the brace that runs from the side of the t-case to the back of the tranny housing. I think you should be ok unless you have a high hp engine or do some major off-roading.

sjarrett71 · 01-09-2007, 02:42 PM

I definately won't be doing any major off roading but I don't want anything to break regardless. As for the horsepower, it's a crate 350, nothing special. When I was under it yesterday I didn't see any stress cracks or anything like that but I thought if a mount was supposed to be there I should put one on. It looks as if the mount used to attach from the side of the t-case to the frame. Does anyone have a picture of their's so maybe I can have one fabricated if I can't find a used one.

sjarrett71 · 01-09-2007, 02:44 PM

As for pictures of what I've got I will have to get them this weekend. The truck is in my mother's garage 40 miles away.

01-09-2007, 01:49 AM	#1
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Torque mount I changed the transfer case bushings today and realized the PO put the wrong cross member on the truck. The truck was originally a 6 cylinder with a three speed but has been converted to a 350/350 and is missing the torque mount on the transfer case. What kind of problems can I expect from missing the mount? Does anyone have one they will sell cheap? Bushings are not important because I will put poly in anyway. __________________ -Scott-

01-09-2007, 09:34 AM	#2
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: Torque mount since there are no mounts on the t-case-the mount is on the adapter between the trans and t-case-you can snap the back off the trans or crack the adapter if you get rough with it. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-09-2007, 12:24 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Torque mount Can you post some pictures? My understanding is that not all the t-cases came with the torque mount from my understanding. They added it to the 205 several years after first production (not sure when) and on the NP203 they added the brace that runs from the side of the t-case to the back of the tranny housing. I think you should be ok unless you have a high hp engine or do some major off-roading. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 01-09-2007 at 12:25 PM.

01-09-2007, 02:42 PM	#4
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Torque mount I definately won't be doing any major off roading but I don't want anything to break regardless. As for the horsepower, it's a crate 350, nothing special. When I was under it yesterday I didn't see any stress cracks or anything like that but I thought if a mount was supposed to be there I should put one on. It looks as if the mount used to attach from the side of the t-case to the frame. Does anyone have a picture of their's so maybe I can have one fabricated if I can't find a used one. __________________ -Scott-

01-09-2007, 02:44 PM	#5
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Torque mount As for pictures of what I've got I will have to get them this weekend. The truck is in my mother's garage 40 miles away. __________________ -Scott-



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