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Old 06-11-2003, 06:38 PM   #1
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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.

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Old 06-11-2003, 07:43 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 06-11-2003, 10:24 PM   #3
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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?
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Old 06-12-2003, 05:07 AM   #4
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Try this: http://www.bulldogs-house.com/Projects/np205/
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Old 06-12-2003, 10:16 AM   #5
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Thanks for that JIMs70GMC. I will try to find all the parts to do that. Anybody know on the axels?
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Old 06-12-2003, 11:32 AM   #6
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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.
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Old 06-12-2003, 05:04 PM   #7
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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
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Old 06-12-2003, 09:16 PM   #8
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Thanks for the info Blazer1970. Also, jwhitfield send me the info.

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also, open knuckle axles have larger ujoints and are thus stronger...i'd like to do a similar swap
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Old 06-13-2003, 03:42 PM   #10
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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....
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Old 06-20-2003, 03:30 PM   #11
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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

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