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Chevy1TonFun · 06-27-2010, 06:41 PM

Ok, I'm going to go out on a limb here and consider my 486 build complete. So here is what's next. I've had a D205 since the before my motor build and now its time to start working on it. I have a few ideas on how to mount it, but I want to see if any of you have a better idea. I know for sure that I am going with NorthWest Fab 205 cable shifter.

The TCase is a Dana 300, but that is the same shifter for the 205

Here are some of the ideas I have found:

msgross · 06-27-2010, 06:58 PM

all of those ideas look pretty sturdy...

SanitysBane · 06-27-2010, 08:17 PM

Those do look sturdy but personally I would want something on the bottom of the transfer case so stuff will hit it and no the case.

Davetopay · 06-27-2010, 09:36 PM

I am liking the way the last example rotates the case a bit counter clockwise and helps keep the front output from hanging real low. Being a divorced case it will be mounted further back so as to make the front driveline angle a bit less extreme. You could easily add a lower guard to keep it from getting bashed.

Chevy1TonFun · 06-27-2010, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanitysBane

Those do look sturdy but personally I would want something on the bottom of the transfer case so stuff will hit it and no the case.

My truck has a 18" lift kit. The frame rail is 40" from the ground, I don't think anything could hit the T-Case, lol. Unless someone t-bones me(knocks on wood).

I'm thinking the first design, I am thinking more of a horizontal position for the tcase.

tomtuna1978 · 06-28-2010, 12:05 PM

im thinking that the last one would be easiest to r@r (looks like it would drop rite out), and its got the shifter bracket on it ! i like that !!! but like sanitysbane said id like somthing on the bottom of it. not for a shield but for support. the 4 bolts on top dont look like enuff support for that heavy beast ! id build a cage arround it like that last example. just my opinion

b454rat · 06-28-2010, 08:25 PM

I have a pic somewhere of my crossmember. I'm using a Ford 205....

And the bolts that hold it up are what the factory uses, they are some pretty decent sized studs, if it works from the factory it will work for me.

woodwright · 07-10-2010, 01:13 AM

I think these type mounts would be stronger than hanging off of an aluminum th350 or th400. And as far as something hitting it, These things are stout. They could probably take a hit from a 30lb sledge.

Walts_restoration · 07-10-2010, 01:30 AM

Northwest fab has a bad rep!

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthr...t=nwf&page=105

start post 1046

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=nwf

nothing but nwf. Good luck if you do waste your money there.

I will also be installing a divorced 205 on my 83 i believe when i convert it to a 4x4.

06-27-2010, 06:41 PM	#1
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Installing Divorced 205, but I need your input Ok, I'm going to go out on a limb here and consider my 486 build complete. So here is what's next. I've had a D205 since the before my motor build and now its time to start working on it. I have a few ideas on how to mount it, but I want to see if any of you have a better idea. I know for sure that I am going with NorthWest Fab 205 cable shifter. The TCase is a Dana 300, but that is the same shifter for the 205 Here are some of the ideas I have found: __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

06-27-2010, 06:58 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Installing Divorced 205, but I need your input all of those ideas look pretty sturdy... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-27-2010, 08:17 PM	#3
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	Re: Installing Divorced 205, but I need your input Those do look sturdy but personally I would want something on the bottom of the transfer case so stuff will hit it and no the case. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-27-2010, 09:36 PM	#4
Davetopay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 424	Re: Installing Divorced 205, but I need your input I am liking the way the last example rotates the case a bit counter clockwise and helps keep the front output from hanging real low. Being a divorced case it will be mounted further back so as to make the front driveline angle a bit less extreme. You could easily add a lower guard to keep it from getting bashed.

06-28-2010, 12:05 PM	#6
tomtuna1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend,Oregon Posts: 225	Re: Installing Divorced 205, but I need your input im thinking that the last one would be easiest to r@r (looks like it would drop rite out), and its got the shifter bracket on it ! i like that !!! but like sanitysbane said id like somthing on the bottom of it. not for a shield but for support. the 4 bolts on top dont look like enuff support for that heavy beast ! id build a cage arround it like that last example. just my opinion

06-28-2010, 08:25 PM	#7
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Installing Divorced 205, but I need your input I have a pic somewhere of my crossmember. I'm using a Ford 205.... And the bolts that hold it up are what the factory uses, they are some pretty decent sized studs, if it works from the factory it will work for me. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

07-10-2010, 01:13 AM	#8
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Installing Divorced 205, but I need your input I think these type mounts would be stronger than hanging off of an aluminum th350 or th400. And as far as something hitting it, These things are stout. They could probably take a hit from a 30lb sledge. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD Last edited by woodwright; 07-10-2010 at 01:16 AM.

07-10-2010, 01:30 AM	#9
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Installing Divorced 205, but I need your input Northwest fab has a bad rep! http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthr...t=nwf&page=105 start post 1046 http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=nwf nothing but nwf. Good luck if you do waste your money there. I will also be installing a divorced 205 on my 83 i believe when i convert it to a 4x4. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums Last edited by Walts_restoration; 07-10-2010 at 01:30 AM.

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