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Old 02-14-2019, 10:21 AM   #5
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Re: 700r4 to np205 question

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Originally Posted by YoungPup1977 View Post
If you cut the original output shaft you are cutting the splines off the shaft. That’s why you can not use the original 700 output shaft. If the original output shaft was splined to the governor provisioning you could cut the shaft but that’s not the case. I pay 60 bucks for the shorter output shaft. Ebay has it for around 125 with shipping. One more thing, when doing this conversion leave your transfer case in the stock location and move the engine crossmember forward.
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Thanks for this info, i hadnt beeen able to find this on the web. and havent pulled the drivetrain from the truck to make measurements. I'm gathering as many parts before i take the truck down.

Also, yes. I am moving the engine forward. It looks like the best route to me
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