More progress. Doing tons of research on specifics on how I want to go about making the truck road worthy at 60mph. Transfer case upgrade is a must. I really want to keep the factory axles. I know they aren't specifically stronger then new 60's and it's a nightmare it seems to find tubeless rims. I've been going around and around. I want the stock axles, I want the stock gearing, Because 5.87's are great bragging rights. LOL But yes 60mph+ is rough. That means big tires + overdrive? ... Spent some time with the tire calculator and to get the rpms below 3k I would need 40's. Then that takes me to the Rims issue.. What a viscous circle. Seems there is only one company who makes rims for these now. (Red Barn Customs at $534each) That price is painful. Thinking I might stick with the stock rims and tubes? I think I can handle the split rings, I have tire experience and they seems to be in good condition. Hmmm....


Update: Got a NP205 transfer case (Chevy 32 spline, Divorced) for $600!!
So I picked up the transfer case local. Got the NP200 down easy enough and wow.. they are quite different. NP200 has the both outputs on the far end so the gears are always turning, Probably why they are so noisy.
The mounts are very different as well. So here's my solution. I modeled up so brackets, 3d Printed them in plastic to verify they fit, Then sent the files off to be made in 1/4 steel. Cost $129 total.
New brackets and the transfer case mounted up perfectly. (maybe I will add a rear support bracket later)

And then I realized the previous owner of the transfer case played musical yokes. All of them where different sizes. I should have checked. Found 32 spline 1310 yokes for $60each.
Got the new yokes installed and we where in business. The Rear axle (left) stick can be adjusted and pinned with no issues. The Front axle (right) stick has to be cut and shortened 2")
I loose my e-brake, I see there is a kit for $325 to add it to the NP205. I'll look into that. For now it will be compression brake

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