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Chad · 06-11-2003, 06:38 PM

I am finally getting started on my 70 Blazer. Just had a question or two about the drivetrain. I will be rebuilding the engine and tranny soon and would like to know if you can rebuild the transfer case? And where is the best place to get these parts (for the transfer case)

Next question. I have a closed knuckle front axel in it now. I also have an open knuckle out of a 72 Blazer in the shop. What all in involved in swapping the two? Is it worth the effort? Will the turning radius improve?

If I do the axel swap I will swap the rear end too. The 72 Blazer had a 4 inch lift. So, I will have to get BIGGER tires (Yee-Haw). I think I can get the wife to go for that LOL.

Chad

CEDJUNIOR · 06-11-2003, 07:43 PM

I know that you can rebuild a T-case, parts are probably available the same places you'd go for the tranny parts. I'm not too sure about the other stuff.

Chad · 06-11-2003, 10:24 PM

Thanks for the info CEDJUNIOR. I'll have to check with the people I'm getting the tranny rebuild kit from. Anybody else know anymore 'bout this or the axels questions?

**JIMs70GMC** · 06-12-2003, 05:07 AM

Try this: http://www.bulldogs-house.com/Projects/np205/

Chad · 06-12-2003, 10:16 AM

Thanks for that JIMs70GMC. I will try to find all the parts to do that. Anybody know on the axels?

Blazer1970 · 06-12-2003, 11:32 AM

The axles are a direct bolt-in swap. You will get a better turning radius with the open knuckle axle, as well as disc brakes. Well worth the effort to swap 'em out.

jwhitfield · 06-12-2003, 05:04 PM

I was able to purchase a video on how to rebuild an NP205 transfercase. If your interested, I'll look to see where I got it and send ya the info....JW

Chad · 06-12-2003, 09:16 PM

Thanks for the info Blazer1970. Also, jwhitfield send me the info.

Thanks

1969 GMC · 06-12-2003, 11:13 PM

also, open knuckle axles have larger ujoints and are thus stronger...i'd like to do a similar swap

jwhitfield · 06-13-2003, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jwhitfield
I was able to purchase a video on how to rebuild an NP205 transfercase. If your interested, I'll look to see where I got it and send ya the info....JW

I'll dig it out tonight and send it off sometime this weekend....

jwhitfield · 06-20-2003, 03:30 PM

Sorry for the time delay....distractions at home, memory going. Anyway here's the info for those who are interested in purchasing videos on rebuilding NP205s and other stuff....

http://www.technicalvideos.com

Call Today! 1-888-785-2604

06-11-2003, 06:38 PM	#1
Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midlothian, Tx Posts: 199	rebuilding Transfer Case I am finally getting started on my 70 Blazer. Just had a question or two about the drivetrain. I will be rebuilding the engine and tranny soon and would like to know if you can rebuild the transfer case? And where is the best place to get these parts (for the transfer case) Next question. I have a closed knuckle front axel in it now. I also have an open knuckle out of a 72 Blazer in the shop. What all in involved in swapping the two? Is it worth the effort? Will the turning radius improve? If I do the axel swap I will swap the rear end too. The 72 Blazer had a 4 inch lift. So, I will have to get BIGGER tires (Yee-Haw). I think I can get the wife to go for that LOL. Chad __________________ Chad ------------------ 69 Short Fleetside 72 2wd Blazer 70 4x4 Blazer 67 Chevy(big window) Just a cab for now 64 Chevelle SS (2dr Ht)

06-11-2003, 07:43 PM	#2
CEDJUNIOR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Irving/Valley Ranch, Tx Posts: 897	I know that you can rebuild a T-case, parts are probably available the same places you'd go for the tranny parts. I'm not too sure about the other stuff. __________________ GM RPO Codes '95 K1500 4x4 Ext Cab 5.7 TBI NV4500 Tranny, 14 Bolt swapped in, locker, 3.73's

06-11-2003, 10:24 PM	#3
Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midlothian, Tx Posts: 199	Thanks for the info CEDJUNIOR. I'll have to check with the people I'm getting the tranny rebuild kit from. Anybody else know anymore 'bout this or the axels questions? __________________ Chad ------------------ 69 Short Fleetside 72 2wd Blazer 70 4x4 Blazer 67 Chevy(big window) Just a cab for now 64 Chevelle SS (2dr Ht)

06-12-2003, 05:07 AM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Try this: http://www.bulldogs-house.com/Projects/np205/ __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

06-12-2003, 10:16 AM	#5
Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midlothian, Tx Posts: 199	Thanks for that JIMs70GMC. I will try to find all the parts to do that. Anybody know on the axels? __________________ Chad ------------------ 69 Short Fleetside 72 2wd Blazer 70 4x4 Blazer 67 Chevy(big window) Just a cab for now 64 Chevelle SS (2dr Ht)

06-12-2003, 11:32 AM	#6
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	The axles are a direct bolt-in swap. You will get a better turning radius with the open knuckle axle, as well as disc brakes. Well worth the effort to swap 'em out. __________________ Tim

06-12-2003, 05:04 PM	#7
jwhitfield Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 56	I was able to purchase a video on how to rebuild an NP205 transfercase. If your interested, I'll look to see where I got it and send ya the info....JW

06-12-2003, 09:16 PM	#8
Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midlothian, Tx Posts: 199	Thanks for the info Blazer1970. Also, jwhitfield send me the info. Thanks __________________ Chad ------------------ 69 Short Fleetside 72 2wd Blazer 70 4x4 Blazer 67 Chevy(big window) Just a cab for now 64 Chevelle SS (2dr Ht)

06-12-2003, 11:13 PM	#9
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	also, open knuckle axles have larger ujoints and are thus stronger...i'd like to do a similar swap __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

06-20-2003, 03:30 PM	#11
jwhitfield Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 56	Sorry for the time delay....distractions at home, memory going. Anyway here's the info for those who are interested in purchasing videos on rebuilding NP205s and other stuff.... http://www.technicalvideos.com Call Today! 1-888-785-2604



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