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Scrub · 08-23-2003, 08:42 PM

Well,
I don't know if a 700r4 was ever mated up to a 205, but a 205 is the ONLY t-case to own. a 203 is full time 4wd and part time boat anchor. I don't know anything about a 208, but I have never heard anything good about one either.

I found this quote about a 208
"But certain aluminum housings—like the NP208 and NP231—have earned reputations for weakness and cracking under severe-duty conditions. So if you’re modifying your 4x4 with big tires or a torquey motor, make sure your stock T-case is up to the load, or consider a swap. "

I did a little searching on the 700r4 with a 205 and I think you need a Klune adapter to get them mated up.

Disclaimer: I don't know jack about a 700r4 and they might be great, but the empression I get is when one goes, they are 1200 bucks to rebuild and the early ones are rumored to grenade on cue. You might look into trading it for a th400, which will mate up to a 205 and is known to be the stongest thing since the hulk, granted, no overdrive. (remember my disclaimer)

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarticles/68958/ has info on how to ID a 205

Good luck

08-23-2003, 08:42 PM	#2
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Well, I don't know if a 700r4 was ever mated up to a 205, but a 205 is the ONLY t-case to own. a 203 is full time 4wd and part time boat anchor. I don't know anything about a 208, but I have never heard anything good about one either. I found this quote about a 208 "But certain aluminum housings—like the NP208 and NP231—have earned reputations for weakness and cracking under severe-duty conditions. So if you’re modifying your 4x4 with big tires or a torquey motor, make sure your stock T-case is up to the load, or consider a swap. " I did a little searching on the 700r4 with a 205 and I think you need a Klune adapter to get them mated up. Disclaimer: I don't know jack about a 700r4 and they might be great, but the empression I get is when one goes, they are 1200 bucks to rebuild and the early ones are rumored to grenade on cue. You might look into trading it for a th400, which will mate up to a 205 and is known to be the stongest thing since the hulk, granted, no overdrive. (remember my disclaimer) http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarticles/68958/ has info on how to ID a 205 Good luck __________________ 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.