NP203 Transfer case backyard install

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I'm trying to install my np203 transfer case with a floor jack on a truck with 6" lift and 35's
Any suggestions?

 

[Strick]

Any suggestions?

Bolt the case to the crossmember(s) and get some long bolts (3/8 starter bolts are great). The crossmember will help to sturdy the case and you can use it for leverage when trying to get the case aligned with the transmission. When you get the crossmember a few inches from the frame you can put the longer bolts through the frame and help support the awkward weighted case. I have done this a few times as well as pulling the floor out and using an engine hoist to install the trans/case combo. Good luck!

HS

 

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Bolt the case to the crossmember(s) and get some long bolts (3/8 starter bolts are great). The crossmember will help to sturdy the case and you can use it for leverage when trying to get the case aligned with the transmission. When you get the crossmember a few inches from the frame you can put the longer bolts through the frame and help support the awkward weighted case. I have done this a few times as well as pulling the floor out and using an engine hoist to install the trans/case combo. Good luck!

HS

Little confused what holes on the T-case will bolt to the crossmember?
My cross member only bolts to the frame and transmission.

 

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Think the suggestion is bolt the TC to mount then mount to crossmember, then use a jack to lift the assembly up.

 

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Think the suggestion is bolt the TC to mount then mount to crossmember, then use a jack to lift the assembly up.

The t case doesn't have a mount on my truck it just bolts to the transmission

 

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My trucks are newer. Both are like that, neither have mounts. Was assuming he knew the application. I call a friend and just manhandle them in. They are awkward as heck. Someone probably makes jack adapters but never used one.

 

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My trucks are newer. Both are like that, neither have mounts. Was assuming he knew the application. I call a friend and just manhandle them in. They are awkward as heck. Someone probably makes jack adapters but never used one.

I'm thinking about buying this jack(Dont want to)

450 lb. Low Lift Transmission Jack

Amazing deals on this 450Lb Low Lift Transmission Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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But i would still need blocks since its so high.

 

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How would the TC attach to it? Doubt that would help.

 

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that strap would hold it down also bigger area for it to lay on flat with out it moving back and forth.

 

[SquareRoot]

I'm thinking about buying this jack(Dont want to)

450 lb. Low Lift Transmission Jack

Amazing deals on this 450Lb Low Lift Transmission Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

But i would still need blocks since its so high.

This was my suggestion. I have that jack and it is worth its weight in gold. However, I still had to use pieces of 2x4 blocks to get it high enough and that's on my K20 with 2" lift and 31 inch tires.

 

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This was my suggestion. I have that jack and it is worth its weight in gold. However, I still had to use pieces of 2x4 blocks to get it high enough and that's on my K20 with 2" lift and 31 inch tires.

Ok you convinced me ill be buying it.

 

[SquareRoot]

Ok you convinced me ill be buying it.

It will come in handy for other things down the road. You wont regret it.

 

[Strick]

Little confused what holes on the T-case will bolt to the crossmember?
My cross member only bolts to the frame and transmission.

My fault. The adapter bolts to the trans on an NP203. NP205 is opposite.

 

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I usually screw together some kind of half-assed wooden cradle and strap it to my floor jack.

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[ali_c20]

I usually screw together some kind of half-assed wooden cradle and strap it to my floor jack.

I do the exact same.