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NW Task Force · 11-20-2019, 10:53 PM

Question for OrrieG: I am looking for a 1/2 ton 4x4 donor rig for my 57 pickup, which is a better choice (73-80) or (81-87) running gear? I know the earlier stuff used Dana 44 front axles and 12 bolt rears typical. The newer square bodies used 10 bolt axles.

I see that the NP203 transfer case is usually "full-time", while the newer aluminum transfer cases like the NP208 & NP241 are part time. I prefer to build something that is mostly street driven and part time select-able.

I also prefer the simple TH350 vs 700r4 that requires a critical tv cable adjustment. Wonder if it's possible to run a TH350 with a NP208?

11-20-2019, 10:53 PM	#1152
NW Task Force Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poulsbo, WA USA Posts: 247	Re: Lurker OrrieG Progress Pics Question for OrrieG: I am looking for a 1/2 ton 4x4 donor rig for my 57 pickup, which is a better choice (73-80) or (81-87) running gear? I know the earlier stuff used Dana 44 front axles and 12 bolt rears typical. The newer square bodies used 10 bolt axles. I see that the NP203 transfer case is usually "full-time", while the newer aluminum transfer cases like the NP208 & NP241 are part time. I prefer to build something that is mostly street driven and part time select-able. I also prefer the simple TH350 vs 700r4 that requires a critical tv cable adjustment. Wonder if it's possible to run a TH350 with a NP208? __________________ 1957 Chevy Pickup 1/2T, stepside, big window, 77' Camaro subframe, 3rd gen Firebird rearend w/3.23 gears & disc brakes, 66' 283cid, TH350 auto, everything else is original