Miles D. Oliver wrote:
>
>
> Just an update to my thoughts of installing a NV 241OR transfer case
> from a Jeep Rubicon in a Gen III Dakota/Durango in case anybody cares or
> is interested.
>
> Well after studying and measuring the truck up on the lift it is not
> going to be possible to install a 4:1 transfer case out of a Jeep
> Rubicon in an IFS dakota. Unless you extensively modify the crossmember
> and the possibly the rear torsion bar mounts.
>
> The slip yoke 'cone' of the stock xfer case goes above the crossmember
> and then the driveshaft angles down at the rear past the crossmember.
> With a fixed yoke a longer driveshaft would be required and it would hit
> the crossmember.
>
> So much for big ideas...
>
A modified crossmember isnt that difficult to put together. Either that
- or you could swap a slip yolk onto the 241OR.
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