?? about clocking a 208

[rick88blaze]

I did a search on this, but couldn't get the answer I wanted.

I changed out my tranny last weekend and notice that the 208 has a symmetrical bolt patter where it bolts to the adaptor to the tranny. I was wondering if I could just spin the t-case up one hole to gain some ground clearance or if I will need a clocking ring like the 241 needs to clock it. I don't mind banging on the floor to make sure it clears. I want to try and find out by this Thursday because I plan on taking out my t-case to split it open and reseal it. (it leaks like mad right now.)

Thanks in advance,
Rick

 

[DougK20]

It looks symetrical, but it is not. You will have to use a clocking ring.

 

[rick88blaze]

cool, thanks

 

[big83chevy4x4]

yes the pattern is non-symetrical. there is 1, maybe 2 holes are are off compared to the others. also, if you go up 1 hole, it will be clocked up and not flat.

 

[sledheadak]

who makes a clocking ring for the 208?

 

[smokkey1]

greatlakes offroad. check over on pirate or ebay.

 

[DougK20]

Yep, Great Lakes Offroad..... when you're done it will look like this....

 

[rick88blaze]

Do any of you have a link for Great Lakes Offroad? I couldn't find one.

Also, I guess I'll have to wait to clock my t-case up then. I need to get this leak fixed. oh well, I want to try to change it out next year for a 241 later with a SYE kit anyways.

Thanks again,

Rick

 

[K5Kell]

Sorry to intrude, but is there any consequences to adding that much more fluid to the t-case? Otherwise it looks like that might be a future mod.
-Kell-

 

[DougK20]

The clocking ring works for the 241 too! So, just get one and do the 241 swap later like you said....

Fluid is the least of your worries when choosing to clock your t/c. More importantly, you will need to address floor clearance and driveshaft angles. I am using the same amount of fluid as before with no worries.

 

[smokkey1]

doug, what king of shaft are you using up front? and how much lift? thanks

 

[DougK20]

I have a thick pack of 52" springs w/ zero-rate putting me around 6" of lift.

You already know what shaft I'm runnin' Smokey..... remember this?

Driveshaft thread