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1970 chev truck · 05-30-2007, 09:27 AM

I am finally to the point where I can start wrestling that beast of a transfer case into my truck. Any1 have any suggestions to an easy way to accomplish this?

Paul

**kwmech** · 05-30-2007, 10:06 AM

205 t-case? I put a couple of center studs in the t-case and bench press it in. Only 150 lbs

1970 chev truck · 05-31-2007, 09:32 AM

Yes, it is a New Process 205 part time 4WD t-case. I dont really feel like bench pressin the thing up there is there a diff way?

**kwmech** · 05-31-2007, 09:40 AM

You could fabricate a cradle to fit on a floor jack ---or have someone else push it up and in

1970 chev truck · 05-31-2007, 09:43 AM

I have the cross member that the case mounts to off of the truck, would I be able to put the case on that and jack it up in there and bolt the cross member to the mounts?

mrein3 · 05-31-2007, 01:09 PM

When I did mine I bolted the tranny, adapter, and t-case together on the ground. Then I used a cherry picker to set it on a tranny jack. I then used the jack to lift the assembly into the truck. Yes the crossmember has to be out of the way. This stuff weighs a lot so be careful.

1969k10stepside · 05-31-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 chev truck

I have the cross member that the case mounts to off of the truck, would I be able to put the case on that and jack it up in there and bolt the cross member to the mounts?

I doubt it.I had to hit my crossmember with a big hammer to line it up in the holes after I removed it.I have the body off my truck so when I put my 205 t-case in last week I just grabbed hold and hoped I didn't drop it on my toe.If the motor isnt in....Don't put the transfer case and tranny in without supporting the front of the transmission.

Southedisto · 05-31-2007, 04:38 PM

I removed the tranny hump and used the engine hoist to lift the tranny and tcase together(I have a 465/205 combo). I didn't have much problem with my crossmember. The reinstall was definitely easier that removing it with a floor jack.

gator2511 · 05-31-2007, 06:00 PM

I made a cradle out of wood for my floor jack and with my son's help just jacked it up and slipped it in.

RANDY COX · 05-31-2007, 07:54 PM

I actually used a ratchet strap to get it high enough to get floor jack under and presto.Sometimes you just gotta get creative.

mudmizer · 06-01-2007, 02:09 AM

Talk about creative and southern engenered. Years ago in Texas when I had no money and no jacks I had the seat and hump cover out, I tied a rope around the top of the cab and inside from window to window and droped a come-along through the floor and hoisted the t-case and 4 speed up as a unit. Worked well.
Hey when tools and money are at stake.....
Now I love my full blown shop.

ks147j111928 · 06-01-2007, 10:53 PM

This is a good thread; I am going to be dissecting my Rockwell next week... I have a floor jack, engine hoist, small floor dolly and random ratchet straps. Here's hoping it goes well/painless!!

ksbeatty · 06-02-2007, 12:06 AM

I cheated I did it when the cab was off. Set the 700r4 first by hand and the the transfer case. Had to slide the motor and tranny up 1.5" hooked to the cherry picker.

I would find a friend and a good floor jack and be careful.

*trkklr77* · 06-02-2007, 12:51 AM

i always drop the tranny tcase as a combo, engine hoiste through the floor hump, mine are too tall to jack up from underneath

05-30-2007, 09:27 AM	#1
1970 chev truck Weldin' it up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ironwood, Michigan Posts: 803	Transfer Case installation I am finally to the point where I can start wrestling that beast of a transfer case into my truck. Any1 have any suggestions to an easy way to accomplish this? Paul __________________ -Paul- RIP El Jay Dirt is for Racing, Asphalt is for Getting There If need be, send me an e-mail at cbm_racing_90@hotmail.com 1970 Custom/10 LWB 4X4 350/TH350 2003 Silverado 1500 Ext. cab 1974 Kawasaki 175 F7 Enduro 2002 Polaris Edge X 700

05-30-2007, 10:06 AM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,455	Re: Transfer Case installation 205 t-case? I put a couple of center studs in the t-case and bench press it in. Only 150 lbs

05-31-2007, 09:32 AM	#3
1970 chev truck Weldin' it up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ironwood, Michigan Posts: 803	Re: Transfer Case installation Yes, it is a New Process 205 part time 4WD t-case. I dont really feel like bench pressin the thing up there is there a diff way? __________________ -Paul- RIP El Jay Dirt is for Racing, Asphalt is for Getting There If need be, send me an e-mail at cbm_racing_90@hotmail.com 1970 Custom/10 LWB 4X4 350/TH350 2003 Silverado 1500 Ext. cab 1974 Kawasaki 175 F7 Enduro 2002 Polaris Edge X 700

05-31-2007, 09:40 AM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,455	Re: Transfer Case installation You could fabricate a cradle to fit on a floor jack ---or have someone else push it up and in Last edited by kwmech; 05-31-2007 at 09:56 AM.

05-31-2007, 09:43 AM	#5
1970 chev truck Weldin' it up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ironwood, Michigan Posts: 803	Re: Transfer Case installation I have the cross member that the case mounts to off of the truck, would I be able to put the case on that and jack it up in there and bolt the cross member to the mounts? __________________ -Paul- RIP El Jay Dirt is for Racing, Asphalt is for Getting There If need be, send me an e-mail at cbm_racing_90@hotmail.com 1970 Custom/10 LWB 4X4 350/TH350 2003 Silverado 1500 Ext. cab 1974 Kawasaki 175 F7 Enduro 2002 Polaris Edge X 700

05-31-2007, 01:09 PM	#6
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Transfer Case installation When I did mine I bolted the tranny, adapter, and t-case together on the ground. Then I used a cherry picker to set it on a tranny jack. I then used the jack to lift the assembly into the truck. Yes the crossmember has to be out of the way. This stuff weighs a lot so be careful. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

05-31-2007, 04:38 PM	#8
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 1,078	Re: Transfer Case installation I removed the tranny hump and used the engine hoist to lift the tranny and tcase together(I have a 465/205 combo). I didn't have much problem with my crossmember. The reinstall was definitely easier that removing it with a floor jack. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

05-31-2007, 06:00 PM	#9
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: Transfer Case installation I made a cradle out of wood for my floor jack and with my son's help just jacked it up and slipped it in.

05-31-2007, 07:54 PM	#10
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Transfer Case installation I actually used a ratchet strap to get it high enough to get floor jack under and presto.Sometimes you just gotta get creative. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

06-01-2007, 02:09 AM	#11
mudmizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bellingham, washington Posts: 260	Re: Transfer Case installation Talk about creative and southern engenered. Years ago in Texas when I had no money and no jacks I had the seat and hump cover out, I tied a rope around the top of the cab and inside from window to window and droped a come-along through the floor and hoisted the t-case and 4 speed up as a unit. Worked well. Hey when tools and money are at stake..... Now I love my full blown shop. __________________ 68 4x4, 454, 4 speed, disk brakes both ends, Sold my 69 SS396 Elcamino when young & stupid

06-01-2007, 10:53 PM	#12
ks147j111928 ASE Certified Spoon Operator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 157	Re: Transfer Case installation This is a good thread; I am going to be dissecting my Rockwell next week... I have a floor jack, engine hoist, small floor dolly and random ratchet straps. Here's hoping it goes well/painless!! __________________ My six is bigger than your eight 67 K20 292 +.060" SM465 NP203 3.73s 86 4Runner, the daily on 31s 85 4Runner, the wheeler on 38s 92 x-cab truggy project for 2017... tons and 42s and V8 power

06-02-2007, 12:06 AM	#13
ksbeatty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 300	Re: Transfer Case installation I cheated I did it when the cab was off. Set the 700r4 first by hand and the the transfer case. Had to slide the motor and tranny up 1.5" hooked to the cherry picker. I would find a friend and a good floor jack and be careful.

06-02-2007, 12:51 AM	#14
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 777	Re: Transfer Case installation i always drop the tranny tcase as a combo, engine hoiste through the floor hump, mine are too tall to jack up from underneath



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