Np435 mounting

[jakeh937]

For you guys who have swapped in a np435 ford version with the Novak adaptor mated to a Dana 20, what'd you guys do for mounting. Haven't found a whole lot of info on this as anything iv searched comes up with parts needed for the swap. I read one thing where you can notch the stock skid plate (it's on 79 CJ5) and move it back a few inches. Anything else??

Thanks.



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[gert]

For you guys who have swapped in a np435 ford version with the Novak adaptor mated to a Dana 20, what'd you guys do for mounting. Haven't found a whole lot of info on this as anything iv searched comes up with parts needed for the swap. I read one thing where you can notch the stock skid plate (it's on 79 CJ5) and move it back a few inches. Anything else??

Thanks.



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I have swapped in a NV4500 which is not a stock trans to any Jeep and was looking at building a tubular skid plate but I think I am just going to make one out of plate steel and give it a 2 inch drop or so. I am looking for as much ground clearance as I can get. If you can get your stock skid to work that should save you a lot of time and energy.


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[jakeh937]

I have swapped in a NV4500 which is not a stock trans to any Jeep and was looking at building a tubular skid plate but I think I am just going to make one out of plate steel and give it a 2 inch drop or so. If you can get your stock skid to work that should save you a lot of time


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I'm not to good when it comes to visualizing stuff without actually having something in front of me. Not to talented in that area lol. I was hoping I can make the stock one work and just drill/retap some holes in the frame. That'd be the best for me


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[jakeh937]

I have swapped in a NV4500 which is not a stock trans to any Jeep and was looking at building a tubular skid plate but I think I am just going to make one out of plate steel and give it a 2 inch drop or so. I am looking for as much ground clearance as I can get. If you can get your stock skid to work that should save you a lot of time and energy.


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Is that nv4500 a auto dodge trans?


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[gert]

Is that nv4500 a auto dodge trans?


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Negative, it is the best heavy duty 5 speed manual that you can fit into a Jeep, it was used in Chevy and Dodge trucks from 92-2000 I think. I have the early Chevy version that nets me a 6.34 first gear, the rest of them have the 5.61 first gear


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[gert]

Negative, it is the best heavy duty 5 speed manual that you can fit into a Jeep, it was used in Chevy and Dodge trucks from 92-2000 I think. I have the early Chevy version that nets me a 6.34 first gear, the rest of them have the 5.61 first gear, you have one of the best 4 speeds made, New Process merged with GMs trans division to create New Venture who made my trans


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You have one of the best 4 speeds, I have had a few I love em, New Process merged with GMs trans division and became New Venture who made my trans



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[gert]

I'm not to good when it comes to visualizing stuff without actually having something in front of me. Not to talented in that area lol. I was hoping I can make the stock one work and just drill/retap some holes in the frame. That'd be the best for me


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It would be best to re drill your skid, there are trapped nuts on the inside of your frame rails, it's all good not everyone has the gift to visualize things


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[jakeh937]

It would be best to re drill your skid, there are trapped nuts on the inside of your frame rails, it's all good not everyone has the gift to visualize things


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Ah that's awesome. What bell housing do those use? I didn't know that, If I go that route re drilling the skid is what I'll do!


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[Torxhead]

The experts for adapting the heavy duty transmissions to a Jeep CJ, are Novak and Advance Adapters. You might want to look up those guys.