Lomax np205 3-to-1 transfer case - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

swyfor5 · 06-01-2009, 06:38 PM

Anybody running this t-case in their 1st gen? Looks like a great swap-in if you have the cash. Been trying to decide to get rid of the dana 20 and go with the np205, but maybe this lomax is the way to go! If the cash is there, it looks like a direct swap in, with a serious upgrade! Let's see some pic's!

Burt4x4 · 06-02-2009, 09:59 AM

I still have the stock 205. I have only seen the pics and the BIG price tag, but it is a new xfer and lower ratios too. Would be nice to hear some real world comments about it

bouncytruck · 06-02-2009, 10:45 AM

Unless your doing some serious (can you get more serious than what Burt does?) off-roading or rock crawling, I haven't heard anyone having issues with the stock 205. If I were you, I'd drive the Dana20 'til it implodes and then look for a swap. The Dana20 isn't a bad t-case, it's just not quite as stout as the 205.

Skirkpat · 06-02-2009, 10:52 AM

I am not the utmost authority, but I have not heard of very many broken 205's , I am sure that it happens, but I would say a well built 205 with a decent driver in the seat is about as reliable as you would ever need? But if you have the cash, they are bad A's T-cases...and stronger is better when wheeling.

swyfor5 · 06-02-2009, 06:03 PM

That's what I was thinking, real hands on experience. The price tag is high, but to rebuild or reseal the dana 20, I might be farther ahead to go for the lomax?

Jtrux · 06-02-2009, 06:44 PM

I think some guys over at CK5 are running one, i'd ask around there.

swyfor5 · 06-06-2009, 08:42 PM

Looking at the jb website. Might be a stupid question, but it say's it comes with a 1350 yoke. Options include a 1410 yoke for the frt., and rear output shafts. I'm guess'ing this is for u-joint size, but I need to know so I can research for my upgrade to 1 ton status. Anybody got any ideas? I think I'm going the lomax way, and bypassing the stock np205 swap.

06-01-2009, 06:38 PM	#1
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Lomax np205 3-to-1 transfer case Anybody running this t-case in their 1st gen? Looks like a great swap-in if you have the cash. Been trying to decide to get rid of the dana 20 and go with the np205, but maybe this lomax is the way to go! If the cash is there, it looks like a direct swap in, with a serious upgrade! Let's see some pic's!

06-02-2009, 09:59 AM	#2
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Lomax np205 3-to-1 transfer case I still have the stock 205. I have only seen the pics and the BIG price tag, but it is a new xfer and lower ratios too. Would be nice to hear some real world comments about it __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

06-02-2009, 10:45 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Lomax np205 3-to-1 transfer case Unless your doing some serious (can you get more serious than what Burt does?) off-roading or rock crawling, I haven't heard anyone having issues with the stock 205. If I were you, I'd drive the Dana20 'til it implodes and then look for a swap. The Dana20 isn't a bad t-case, it's just not quite as stout as the 205. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-02-2009, 10:52 AM	#4
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Lomax np205 3-to-1 transfer case I am not the utmost authority, but I have not heard of very many broken 205's , I am sure that it happens, but I would say a well built 205 with a decent driver in the seat is about as reliable as you would ever need? But if you have the cash, they are bad A's T-cases...and stronger is better when wheeling.

06-02-2009, 06:03 PM	#5
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Lomax np205 3-to-1 transfer case That's what I was thinking, real hands on experience. The price tag is high, but to rebuild or reseal the dana 20, I might be farther ahead to go for the lomax?

06-02-2009, 06:44 PM	#6
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Lomax np205 3-to-1 transfer case I think some guys over at CK5 are running one, i'd ask around there. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

06-06-2009, 08:42 PM	#7
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Lomax np205 3-to-1 transfer case Looking at the jb website. Might be a stupid question, but it say's it comes with a 1350 yoke. Options include a 1410 yoke for the frt., and rear output shafts. I'm guess'ing this is for u-joint size, but I need to know so I can research for my upgrade to 1 ton status. Anybody got any ideas? I think I'm going the lomax way, and bypassing the stock np205 swap.



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