NP205 frame mount bracket??

[zakt]

Does/would the NP205 have a frame mounted bracket also or does the trans just support it?? anyone have pics (Im thinking it needs a bracket?)

Todd

[FORDification]

There's a bracket... In fact, this bracket was the subject of a Truck Trivia entry back in August.

http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 28&t=35083

[zakt]

So, a dent side will fit the bump side and its for a married NP205... have one laying around ??

Todd

[FORDification]

Just the one bolted to the NP205 that's eventually destined to go into the choptop 4x4. Sorry.

[zakt]

had to ask

[willysrul]

Pretty simple to build one.
Angle iron, any sort of rubber bushing, a drill, a angle grinder, and a few grade 8 nuts & bolts. Depending on how clocked your t-case is, you won't need to manipulate the angle iron that much.
You can also get pretty elaborate depending on your fab skills. I Have seen guys that put a bushing at each end of some DOM tube and build brackets off the frame. Then they go from the other side and build a new PTO cover and build off it. That way the whole t-case is supported.

[zakt]

anybody have a pic of the t-case mount on there truck to the NP205 to give me an idea how it mounts.

Todd

[zakt]

found a place has them...

http://www.73-79fordtrucks.com/np205.html

[FORDification]

I'd be VERY careful if dealing with this guy. He doesn't seem to have the best reputation:

http://73-79.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=143

I've also run across threads on other truck-related forums with negative comments. FYI.

[zakt]

Keith,
thanx for the info, wont be buying from him

Todd

[averagef250]

Zakt, If it's any help I've used plenty of mated Ford 205's without the extra t-case mount and haven't had an issue. I'm not sure what the point of that extra mount was. Modern trucks don't use them, older stuff didn't use them, but seamed like the mid-late 70's 4x4's all had them. If you find one great, but if not I wouldn't worry about not having it. Just my

[zakt]

cool, thanx for the info

Todd

[willysrul]

That is alot of weight to be hanging off the back of the tranny. The main reason for the mount in question is to help with the torque that passes through the t-case. If this truck is going to be used off road I would recommend bracing the 205. I literally ripped my stock crossmember in 3 places on a trail run. That in turn left me stranded in 2 wheel drive becuase there was so much movement in my drivetrain it sheared the bolts on my front output. If it is only street driven and fairly small motor then you are probably fine.

[zakt]

picked up a NP205 last weekend and it came with the bracket on the t-case side but not the frame side, so should be able to fab something up




Todd