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Old 11-27-2018, 07:43 AM   #1
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NP205 frame mount

I just acquired a 72k10. It has the np205, and I was noticing that it does not have the frame mount . Does anyone know if a 67-72 frame mount will work?
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Old 11-27-2018, 09:37 AM   #2
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Re: NP205 frame mount

yes- the torque mount should work as long as it is from a 72 and older NP205. 73 and newer mounts are different though and NP 203 mounts are different too. In this picture the left is from a '74 NP203, middle is '72 NP205 and right is a '73 and newer NP205 mount.
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Old 11-27-2018, 12:46 PM   #3
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Re: NP205 frame mount

I will have re-verify what I have. I thought said 208 but could 203(eyes are older!). Also it is a 73 chevy
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Old 11-27-2018, 12:55 PM   #4
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Re: NP205 frame mount

NP208's are all aluminum and I've never seen one use this type of mount. If it's in a '73 it will either be a 203 or 205. Either way- 72 and older mounts won't work.
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Old 11-27-2018, 12:57 PM   #5
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Re: NP205 frame mount

1968k20 -

The infamous NP205 torque bracket has been discussed to exhaustion on these boards as well as many other 4x4 forums. Read this thread and pay particular attention to post #25 by Dirty Larry - he speaks the truth. GM quit using the torque bracket beginning with the 1973 models for very good reasons.
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Old 11-27-2018, 02:56 PM   #6
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Re: NP205 frame mount

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The infamous NP205 torque bracket has been discussed to exhaustion on these boards as well as many other 4x4 forums. Read this thread and pay particular attention to post #25 by Dirty Larry - he speaks the truth. GM quit using the torque bracket beginning with the 1973 models for very good reasons.
I guess I will not install one then! Great article
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Old 11-27-2018, 03:00 PM   #7
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Re: NP205 frame mount

FWIW- my 74 K20 came with it factory with the 465/203 combo and lasted 40 years. I put it back in when I restored it and haven't had an issue. Not to say they didn't cause issues but it hasn't on mine.
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