EricM
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Can this be done and if so what parts do I need to collect?
Thanx
Thanx
The only thing out of the ordinary for a 4500 with a Doubler kit is hooking the 203 to the 4500, the rest is standard stuff.
we've got two ways to go with hooking the trans to the NP203, one is to use Advance Adapter's kit to put them together. It's just under $300, and requires a Dodge tailhousing on the 4500, a GM 4wd output shaft, and a 32 spline input shaft on the 203.
The other way is one we're not sure of but think will work. Basically, the idea is to re-drill the face of the NP203 to match the round pattern on the back of the GM NV4500 adapter. We've mocked it up in the shop and don't see much reason why it won't work, but until it's done and in the field, I can't say much about it for sure. This would require some disassembly work and machine work on the 203, but would be the minimum number of parts to get the job done. We're doing some work with the round pattern cases now and will try to see about drilling the face of a 203 while we're doing it.
Hope this helps
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Bringing this one back from the dead. Now that a few of the ORD crew is working towards 4500s I am wondering about any new parts,info on this setup. The K5 Crawler could use an o/d transmission.