700R4 to NP241 in a 71/72 Frame?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*72longbed* · 01-26-2005, 11:02 AM

Haven't had the best luck with info on adapting the 700R4 trans. to an NP205 without a lot of modification, so I'm wondering if it would just be easier to go with the 700R4 / NP241 combo?? Does anybody have any info on this combo in a 71/72 frame??

I've read that these transfer cases were available with both drivers side and passenger side front output shaft. Will a drivers side output shaft T/C work in a 71/72 frame with a small block and 700R4?? (I can get a great deal on a Dana 44 out of a $ord that has drivers side housing.)

Lots of questions, looking for experienced answers,
72longbed

*gn4u2c* · 01-26-2005, 11:27 AM

just find one out of a blazer 89 + should be just what ya need.

4bynut · 01-26-2005, 02:31 PM

Like (gn4u2c) said, if you find one out of a suburban or blazer. Find a 1991 or older model it will have passenger side drop. You will be able to use your stock axle this way. When you find a setup try to get the trans, tranfer case, adapter, and crossmember. Hope this helps, Jason.

1969 GMC · 01-26-2005, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 4bynut

Like (gn4u2c) said, if you find one out of a suburban or blazer. Find a 1991 or older model it will have passenger side drop. You will be able to use your stock axle this way. When you find a setup try to get the trans, tranfer case, adapter, and crossmember. Hope this helps, Jason.

I think that he is going to convert his truck to 4x4. If thats true, then just get a 700r4/np241 out of a chevy truck with IFS (drivers side drop). If not, disregard what I just said.

*72longbed* · 01-27-2005, 02:29 AM

gn4u2c,
where you at in PA?? I'm over here in Gilbertsville, PA.

1969 GMC,
you hit the nail right on the head. I am converting my truck over to 4x4 and seriously looking into doing it the way the guy that was featured in a 1997 issue of '4 Wheel and Off-Road' did his 71 C/K20. It would involve a solid front Dana axle but with coil springs and radius arms. Soooooo, I was hoping there were some knowledgable members on this board that also know their beans about Ford 4x4's and aren't afraid to talk about it. I think its a perfectly 'DoAble' solution, I just don't have the knowledge about the interchangiblity between Ford and Chevy front Dana axles and if my truck, a 1972 can accomodate a drivers side drop T/C???

Hope I don't make any enemies by possibly using Ford parts under my truck

72longbed

smokekiki · 01-27-2005, 09:59 AM

check out this group on yahhoo.....http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/4x4van/ They do homemade 4x4 van conversions.I have a 4x4 ford van.

01-26-2005, 11:02 AM	#1
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	700R4 to NP241 in a 71/72 Frame?? Haven't had the best luck with info on adapting the 700R4 trans. to an NP205 without a lot of modification, so I'm wondering if it would just be easier to go with the 700R4 / NP241 combo?? Does anybody have any info on this combo in a 71/72 frame?? I've read that these transfer cases were available with both drivers side and passenger side front output shaft. Will a drivers side output shaft T/C work in a 71/72 frame with a small block and 700R4?? (I can get a great deal on a Dana 44 out of a $ord that has drivers side housing.) Lots of questions, looking for experienced answers, 72longbed

01-26-2005, 02:31 PM	#3
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	Like (gn4u2c) said, if you find one out of a suburban or blazer. Find a 1991 or older model it will have passenger side drop. You will be able to use your stock axle this way. When you find a setup try to get the trans, tranfer case, adapter, and crossmember. Hope this helps, Jason. __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project)

01-27-2005, 09:59 AM	#6
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	check out this group on yahhoo.....http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/4x4van/ They do homemade 4x4 van conversions.I have a 4x4 ford van. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-26-2005, 11:27 AM	#2
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	just find one out of a blazer 89 + should be just what ya need.

01-27-2005, 02:29 AM	#5
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	gn4u2c, where you at in PA?? I'm over here in Gilbertsville, PA. 1969 GMC, you hit the nail right on the head. I am converting my truck over to 4x4 and seriously looking into doing it the way the guy that was featured in a 1997 issue of '4 Wheel and Off-Road' did his 71 C/K20. It would involve a solid front Dana axle but with coil springs and radius arms. Soooooo, I was hoping there were some knowledgable members on this board that also know their beans about Ford 4x4's and aren't afraid to talk about it. I think its a perfectly 'DoAble' solution, I just don't have the knowledge about the interchangiblity between Ford and Chevy front Dana axles and if my truck, a 1972 can accomodate a drivers side drop T/C??? Hope I don't make any enemies by possibly using Ford parts under my truck 72longbed



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