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1979POWERSTROKE · 06-12-2011, 02:12 PM

Hey guys this is probably going to sound stupid but here goes. On my 79 Powerstroke build I want to run a zf 5 speed with a 205. Problem is my donor truck was 2wd. The 2wd tranny has the right gears but I would need to run a divorced case. I have a 205 out of my 79 but it was married to a 435. My question is what parts do I need and where do I get them to convert my married 205 to a divorced 205, or is it even possible. Thanks for any help in advance. Sorry if is this has already been discussed just need a little help.
-Sten

huff75 · 06-12-2011, 02:28 PM

Might be easier to just find a divorced case than finding the parts from a divorced case.

1979POWERSTROKE · 06-12-2011, 02:34 PM

Could you give me an idea of which parts are needed? How hard would it be?

huff75 · 06-12-2011, 02:55 PM

I'm no expert and am not 100% sure it can be done but you would need the input shaft, bearing and seal housing from a divorced case. I would just think it would be less effort to get a whole case.

broncobowsher · 06-12-2011, 04:52 PM

You would need to find a divorced NP205 to get all the parts to convert. At that point, why not just use the divorced one? Sell the married version as a whole transfer case instead of parts (worth more that way).

BACRAKR · 06-12-2011, 05:45 PM

I've seen those divorced cases listed pretty cheap on craigslist.

1979POWERSTROKE · 06-13-2011, 05:51 PM

Thats what I figured. Just having a really hard time finding a divorced case.

huff75 · 06-13-2011, 05:57 PM

Craigslist is your friend. They are out there. Where are you located? Post in the wanted section.

78'460CC · 08-18-2012, 05:17 PM

Ive got a divorced case and im looking for a married on ethat I can add a 203 doubler too. Im new to the whole doubler scene and my haed starts to spin when I read all of the combos. Where are you? i'd be willing to trade if anyone can tell me if I can marry a divorced 203 as I too have two wheel drive transmission. Theres a divorced 203 on here for sale right now.
Crap i see this is an old post now but Id still like an answeer if anyone reads this

Elvis13 · 08-18-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78'460CC

i'd be willing to trade if anyone can tell me if I can marry a divorced 203 as I too have two wheel drive transmission.

You want to marry a divorced t case to a 2wd trans?

66CC · 08-18-2012, 07:38 PM

I have a 205 in one of my trucks, and those things suck. The low range is just too high for serious wheelin IMO.
I think you would be much better off converting or replacing your ZF and going w/ a 1356.
If you drove 2 trucks side by side you would easily pick the 1356, the low range ratios are that noticable.
Or go w/ a doubler with the 205, at least.

FordX4-offroad · 08-18-2012, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66CC

I have a 205 in one of my trucks, and those things suck. The low range is just too high for serious wheelin IMO.
I think you would be much better off converting or replacing your ZF and going w/ a 1356.
If you drove 2 trucks side by side you would easily pick the 1356, the low range ratios are that noticable.
Or go w/ a doubler with the 205, at least.

oh shit. you mean you actually give useful advice on here

i thought you only talked shit on my build

66CC · 08-19-2012, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordX4-offroad

oh shit. you mean you actually give useful advice on here

i thought you only talked shit on my build

I do only talk shit about your wreck.
It's nice to know your paying attention, now get back to work.

fordtrucknut77 · 08-19-2012, 07:22 PM

eh, dont here many people say a 205 *sucks* they are only one of if not the strongest production transfer case in existence...ok the low range is not great, but with a 203/205 combo its near bomb proof and fairly cheap.

66CC · 08-20-2012, 09:48 AM

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/doubler.htm

06-12-2011, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
1979POWERSTROKE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 189085 Posts: 54	Np 205 Hey guys this is probably going to sound stupid but here goes. On my 79 Powerstroke build I want to run a zf 5 speed with a 205. Problem is my donor truck was 2wd. The 2wd tranny has the right gears but I would need to run a divorced case. I have a 205 out of my 79 but it was married to a 435. My question is what parts do I need and where do I get them to convert my married 205 to a divorced 205, or is it even possible. Thanks for any help in advance. Sorry if is this has already been discussed just need a little help. -Sten

06-12-2011, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
huff75 Horsepower Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Member # 173427 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 564	Might be easier to just find a divorced case than finding the parts from a divorced case. __________________ 75 F250 40 inch LTB'S D60 front W/spool Fordteen Bolt rear W/ Grizzly 5.38's Rear 4-Link /w 16" FOA's in progress The Making of a Turd: Huff's Green Turd

06-12-2011, 02:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
huff75 Horsepower Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Member # 173427 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 564	I'm no expert and am not 100% sure it can be done but you would need the input shaft, bearing and seal housing from a divorced case. I would just think it would be less effort to get a whole case. __________________ 75 F250 40 inch LTB'S D60 front W/spool Fordteen Bolt rear W/ Grizzly 5.38's Rear 4-Link /w 16" FOA's in progress The Making of a Turd: Huff's Green Turd

06-12-2011, 05:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
BACRAKR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128169 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 245	I've seen those divorced cases listed pretty cheap on craigslist. __________________ Old Ford Turd Pickup

06-13-2011, 05:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
huff75 Horsepower Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Member # 173427 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 564	Craigslist is your friend. They are out there. Where are you located? Post in the wanted section. __________________ 75 F250 40 inch LTB'S D60 front W/spool Fordteen Bolt rear W/ Grizzly 5.38's Rear 4-Link /w 16" FOA's in progress The Making of a Turd: Huff's Green Turd

06-12-2011, 02:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
1979POWERSTROKE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 189085 Posts: 54	Could you give me an idea of which parts are needed? How hard would it be?

06-12-2011, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
broncobowsher Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 93013 Posts: 105	You would need to find a divorced NP205 to get all the parts to convert. At that point, why not just use the divorced one? Sell the married version as a whole transfer case instead of parts (worth more that way).

06-13-2011, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
1979POWERSTROKE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Member # 189085 Posts: 54	Thats what I figured. Just having a really hard time finding a divorced case.

08-18-2012, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
78'460CC Newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Member # 224793 Posts: 2	Ive got a divorced case and im looking for a married on ethat I can add a 203 doubler too. Im new to the whole doubler scene and my haed starts to spin when I read all of the combos. Where are you? i'd be willing to trade if anyone can tell me if I can marry a divorced 203 as I too have two wheel drive transmission. Theres a divorced 203 on here for sale right now. Crap i see this is an old post now but Id still like an answeer if anyone reads this Last edited by 78'460CC; 08-18-2012 at 05:18 PM. Reason: i see its an old post

08-18-2012, 07:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
66CC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Member # 219307 Posts: 198	I have a 205 in one of my trucks, and those things suck. The low range is just too high for serious wheelin IMO. I think you would be much better off converting or replacing your ZF and going w/ a 1356. If you drove 2 trucks side by side you would easily pick the 1356, the low range ratios are that noticable. Or go w/ a doubler with the 205, at least.

08-19-2012, 07:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
fordtrucknut77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Member # 178499 Location: good ol beford va Posts: 571	eh, dont here many people say a 205 sucks they are only one of if not the strongest production transfer case in existence...ok the low range is not great, but with a 203/205 combo its near bomb proof and fairly cheap.

08-20-2012, 09:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
66CC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Member # 219307 Posts: 198	http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/doubler.htm

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