Rumour has it the NP435 has 2 lengths of 31 spline outputs. True / False
Also, how long is the adapter between the NP435 and T-case??
Is it the same for NP203 / NP205 / NP208, ect.??

I was just talking to a guy this weekend who rebuilds manual trannies for a living (he wants to buy an NP435 that I have). He swaps them into Jeeps all the time. He said that all Ford 4x4 NP435's are the same.

Is this correct?

The only differences I know of are the 4x4 435's are 31 spline which are raised splines. The 2wd 435's are 28 spline. I think the 435 and T-18 are inerchangable but the T-18 is 1" longer, maybe that's what you mean by 435 4x4's are longer splines??????? 435's have an aluminum shifter cover and the T-18's are steel

There are also 2 different input shaft lengths

Originally posted by thecarman
I was just talking to a guy this weekend who rebuilds manual trannies for a living (he wants to buy an NP435 that I have). He swaps them into Jeeps all the time. He said that all Ford 4x4 NP435's are the same.

Is this correct?

no, FOrd made more then 1

Originally posted by welndmn


no, FOrd made more then 1
So what are the Differences?? input lengths, 28/31 spline, and......??
Are there two lengths of 31spline outputs ??
(I'm guessing NOT)

there are 3 kinds of shift towers, I have seen 3 different outputs and 3 different inputs... big snout,standard, long and 31 spline output and long 28 and short 28 ... could be even more... dodge and chevy both used 435's

Mike-

i think there is more than one length. because i'll be damned if i can get my d20 to bolt up to the rear of my 435. i've cut about an inch off the output. just about fed up enuff to find a 205 that was mated to a 435 and say piss on the 20.
shon

Shon's,
The 435 you have should be a 28 spline and if the D20 you have is from a early Bronco it too has 28 splines. If you opt for a 205 you will need another 435 or an output shaft with 31 splines.

well, damn the luck. may have a line on a d21. thats what was behind my 435. i guess it'll do for now.
shon