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hugger67 · 02-19-2005, 07:07 PM

i'm trying to find out how far you guys have dropped your transfer case on a 87 and up era truck let me know what you guys have done thanks in advance

Mudder · 02-20-2005, 06:04 AM

I dropped mine below the frame using the spacers that come on the bolts. Its about 1 inch below the frame now. Just be careful when you drop the case down u dont trash your distibutor. It will hit the firewall if you drop the case too low.The original bolts come with some sleeves on them. Thats what I used for spacers.

soleeagle · 02-20-2005, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder67

I dropped mine below the frame using the spacers that come on the bolts. Its about 1 inch below the frame now. Just be careful when you drop the case down u dont trash your distibutor. It will hit the firewall if you drop the case too low.The original bolts come with some sleeves on them. Thats what I used for spacers.

Yep same here on my 85

Scrub · 02-20-2005, 04:52 PM

What kind of truck? Trany? tcase?

If you have a Chevy, you can clock (rotate) the tcase to move the front output lower. This only works on the newer tcase that has the single bolt circle and is easiest with a 208 tcase. The 205 has a notch for the shift lever so you need to make a new notch or get a 208 adapter and make a notch.

1972 · 02-22-2005, 07:48 PM

I wouldn't lower a t-case, especially using factory spacers. If you lower a t-case it will hurt you front driveshaft cv joint operating angle. If you use the factory spacers it will crack your frame, unless you just get groceries and drive to the mall.

*1FaastC10* · 02-22-2005, 09:47 PM

agreed on the frame cracks by dropping it with that method. but as for the cv... the only good reason to drop the case is because the truck is lifted, so the cv should remain usable.

02-19-2005, 07:07 PM	#1
hugger67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 67	transfer case drop i'm trying to find out how far you guys have dropped your transfer case on a 87 and up era truck let me know what you guys have done thanks in advance

02-20-2005, 04:52 PM	#4
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	What kind of truck? Trany? tcase? If you have a Chevy, you can clock (rotate) the tcase to move the front output lower. This only works on the newer tcase that has the single bolt circle and is easiest with a 208 tcase. The 205 has a notch for the shift lever so you need to make a new notch or get a 208 adapter and make a notch. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

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02-20-2005, 06:04 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I dropped mine below the frame using the spacers that come on the bolts. Its about 1 inch below the frame now. Just be careful when you drop the case down u dont trash your distibutor. It will hit the firewall if you drop the case too low.The original bolts come with some sleeves on them. Thats what I used for spacers.

02-22-2005, 07:48 PM	#5
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	I wouldn't lower a t-case, especially using factory spacers. If you lower a t-case it will hurt you front driveshaft cv joint operating angle. If you use the factory spacers it will crack your frame, unless you just get groceries and drive to the mall.

02-22-2005, 09:47 PM	#6
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	agreed on the frame cracks by dropping it with that method. but as for the cv... the only good reason to drop the case is because the truck is lifted, so the cv should remain usable.



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