Xfer Case / Tranny Question...

[limpingalong]

I am trying to work my SOA conversion, with the axle question:

I have a AMC20 Rear and D44 Front from an 85 wagoneer.

I want to somehow connect that to my 258 w/ a T-5 tranny...by changing the xfer case.

I currently have a D300 case and thought I may be able to change it over to a NP231 to be able to use the axles.

Can anyone confirm or deny this? Any ideas?

Thanks,
Chip

 

[pyagid]

I belive the 231 and the 300 are interchangeable. WIth the 231 you would should at least do an SYE. or you could get a flip kit for the d300

http://www.downeastoffroad.com/dana300flipkit.htm

or look at this too
http://forum.neow.net/index.php?showtopic=25226

-Paul

 

[limpingalong]

Already looked at the flip kit, $600, too pricey for what I am trying to do. Thought the 231 may be a cheaper option but as you point out, I will then have to do the SYE...more to think about.

Any ideas on cost of a 231 with SYE installed? Used of course

 

[jon]

Chip...

My buddy is still selling that dana 300 with the flip kit installed, You can try and talk him down. hes asking for $600 right now.
The guy with the auto and 231 has not returned my phone calls, which is pissing me off as he also has a wiring harness to the motor I bought off of him.

I got an ax15 and 231 with the sye for $500 this winter, but that was a damn good deal.

 

[limpingalong]

Jon, thanks for the info...I was hoping that I could do something for less money...still trying to figure out how that would work.

If I use a double CV joint, would I then aleviate the need for an SYE?

 

[jon]

You can't run a double cardan with the slip yoke in. IT will really dislike it.