NP229 X-case, what's a good replacement

[Iron Horse]

Man this is nice being able to ask everyone for their advice!!

I'm looking for a beefier (gear?) X-case, than my 229, what are some fairley easy swaps for a AMC 360/TF727 combo. I'd like to get the most "bang for my buck", but I don't mind paying for quality.

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Thanks,

Andy

Iron Horse:
'88 Grand Wagonner
stock 360, TF727, NP229, 44's front & rear, 31" BFG AT's
soon to have a 4" spring lift and a 1-2" body lift.

[scotty]

the 208 is a direct replacement,youll just need a 6 inch longer rear drivehaft.it is the simplest,and prolly most cost affective repalcement.as chain drive xfers go,it is a resanbly strong unit that youll likely not ever have trouble with if you get a good one in the first place,and maintain it.

if you want gear drive,the d300 is a bolt on,but youll need to also swap the front axle to one with a passenger side diff,and youll have front drivehaft clearnace prollems that can be fixed with a minimum of 4 inces of suspension lift,or possibly clocking the xfer alittle clockwise and tilting the engine.that last part is specualtion,ive never tried repositioning the d300 on the 727 ,when i discovered i didnt have the room,i swapped my 727 for a 904.

let us know if you need any more specifics. also see the thread "what do you think?"

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scott
85 grand wagoneer
258 with motorcraft 2bbl/904/twin stick dana 300/dana 44/welded amc 20
38x15.5 gumbo mudders
snorkel/dual batteries/onboard air/"custom" convertable
3 inch body lift/mostly stock suspension/"modified" fender openings
custom front/rear bumpers and brushgaurd

T18/dana-spicer 18 with drum E brake and PTO,and offset dana 44 swap very soon
BIG tow truck PTO winch and full roll cage install shortly thereafter
searching for jeep 4.0 six engine

now we can do some 'wheelin!