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Old 01-18-2003, 01:39 AM   #1
71blacklighting
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off road truck help?

i am thinking of building a truck just to 4 wheel in but i am on a budget i can get a good 4x4 frame from a 79 and a body from a 71 it has a good 350 and a turbo 350 trans but not sure on the transfer case first of all will the auto be a good trans for offroading and how can i tell what kind of transfer case i have. would a bulldog 4 speed be worth a few extra hundred bucks? or is there a better trans. thanks alot guys any responce will be great ill post some pics of the truck when its finished and in action..lol it should be a blast.
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Old 01-18-2003, 07:50 AM   #2
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The TC could be a NP205 or NP203. The 205 is excellent, the 203 is full time(can be made part time) probably not what you want. I have a SM465 w/ NP205 (4speed w/ granny). As far as the tranny what do you prefer? I've owned/wheeled both types(auto/manual) and I prefer the manual. Though driving on the beach(outer banks, NC) w/ an auto was nice. As far as price you could probably break even by selling your turbo350/?TC and buying a SM465/NP205 combo. Good luck....
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1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX
1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears
1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now.....
1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone.
1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed.

1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm
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Old 01-19-2003, 02:19 PM   #3
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I used to wheel with a 350/203 in a 77 and I never had any problems. Had to replace chain in T/C once. But had lots of fun.
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