divorce

[DesertStorm]

Correct me if i am wrong. Divorcing a t-case is actually seperating the case from the trans right? If I am correct how far away from the trans does one usually mount the case and would it be best to use a double cardan u-joint setup on the input shaft to the case. And one more question, does a BW1350 need to have the front axle connected to the internal yoke to keep fluid from coming out of the case? Thank you.

 

[projectnitemare]

What case are you trying to divorce mount? I'm assuming you are trying to add a divorced t-case behind your current setup. As far as the slip yoke, yes you will lose fluid once the driveshaft is removed. You will need to find a fixed yoke t-case. I wouldn't recommend using just a cardian between the cases, you are asking for problems. There is a guy on pirate that does that with some success. You really need to put a tiny driveshaft between the cases. The only divorced driver drop t-cases I've ever seen are the NP205 and the Dana 24. They are getting kinda rare in the junkyards anymore.

Matt

 

[DesertStorm]

Im going to SAS my 2wd truck. But I am doing it in steps. I have a BW1350 I got out of an 87 or 88 Ranger. I would like to go ahead and get a t-case in it so I can have low range to play around with until I get time to do all the front end work. I was going to divorce it but I did not know if it would work. I can get my hands on a NP205 but I think it is overkill,way too big, and heavy. I am only going to use 33" tires. I was going to drop a Dana 28 ttb in it but with the work required with it vs a Dana 30 I am going to take the extra time and go solid. Just brainstorming out loud and trying to get all my ducks in a row. I need others opinions. Thanks for yours Matt.
btw-My trans. is new and i dont want to get rid of it. This is why I want to mount the case behind the trans and get a connector shaft made. Maybe I will go with a 205 probably would be better. If I was rich I would get an atlas. I am working with mostly free parts.

 

[Todd]

The 1350 front slip will not loose fluid with the front shaft out. Its sealed unlike many rear output slips.

As for divorcing a 1350 you would have to make a custom input with a yoke to accept a u joint as well as swap in a 4x2 tranny as to get a joint at the output of the tranny. Much more work then just keepin it the way it is.

So you can go ahead and run your 1350 without a front drive shaft as still be able to use 2 wheel low.

 

[projectnitemare]

I better take a good look at my brother's 1350 to make sure his isn't leaking. His seeped fluid when I pulled his shaft. Being you are converting a 2wd to 4x4 a divorced t-case is usually the easiest labor wise. You can use the stock 2wd transmission, just tag on a divorced case. Making a 1350 divorce mounted is pointless. You'll have way too much money in it. If you want to use a stock type setup it would be easiest to replace the 2wd trans with a trans that was currently in a 4x4; it is cheaper and easier in the long run, then tag on a t-case. The NP 205 is a good t-case. You can twin stick it very easily although doing a burn with a Dana 30 isn't probably the best idea but you can still do it if you wanted.

Matt