NP205 Tech???

[Beast388]

I was looking at the new NP205 shift rails available from JKW Offroad and it states that they are for '73 and newer t-cases.

Is there a difference in '72 & older cases that would prohibit these from working in my '71 NP205? I was not aware of any difference.

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[Beast388]

TTT

Anybody?

 

[original balzer]

only differnce i can recall is my older (71 K5) 205 had a fixed rear yoke and my 85 has a slip yoke. but that shouldnt realy matter, i dont know what years used what yokes or that there was any other differnce
sorry this dont help much but its the only thing i can think of

Balzer

 

[4X4HIGH]

The shift rails are different lengths between the years. The early ones had a bar that was welded onto one of the rails whereas the later years were not welded on.

 

[nvrenuf]

Fyi - yoke style was a product of the model and/or body configuration rather than year.

 

[thatK30guy]

Thanks for directing me to that site for the shift rails. I was watching some on eBay with a "buy it now" for $130. You just saved me $40.

 

[perp]

Save your money and grind your own. I did mine and with the air die grinder it took less than 2 minutes each rail. It was easier to grind them than you might think. like this

 

[thatK30guy]

Save your money and grind your own. I did mine and with the air die grinder it took less than 2 minutes each rail. It was easier to grind them than you might think. like this

Ummmm.....no. I'd rather have the shift rails modified to where they have the correct positions than have a "sloppy job" by doing it myself. Doing it myself is a way to not guarantee you will get it right the first time and I don't want to keep buying rails or removing them from other cases. Easier and cheaper to do it right the first time by buying them.

 

[dyeager535]

At some point the rails changed to accomodate the 4wd indicator light switch too, so that makes at least 3 sets of 205 rails.

Most probably care less about 4wd light, but thought I'd add that in just in case.

 

[MaxCrack]

I second that grind your own. It was very easy. If you need pics I can probably find some with measurment, and if I can't I know someone has some.

 

[MattK]

'tis a tough hobby to have if you're shy with the grinder

 

[JeffHK5]

I just did this mod last Sunday and it is very easy! I did not do it with a hand grinder though It was ground on a surface grinder. Save your money, any local machine shop worth a dam's got a little dry grinder and could do it in like 15 min. for a half hours billable time (like 30$). It is as simple as making both of the cutouts 7/16 (.437) longer without changing the original shape of ether. Front keeps small 3/16 radi. and middle keeps the 25 degree ramp.

Very easy


Jeff