289/aod/205

[bax]

I got a little further on my build. The 205 is tight, but it works. The AOD is a good fit. The new longer radus arms are realy nice too. I am putting a 2'' body lift on. that should help with some clearance issues. I am getting close to sandblast time. I want to do the roll cage next. This will let me build the frame tie in's. Gotta get all that welding done before sandblast and paint. I need a crab cage decision? ( I vote Family with seat mount f/r) Here are some pictures.
Having Fun!!!
Bax.

 

[mlogan24]

Clean install-I have to say I am a little surprised at how well that 205 fits. Keep the pics coming!!

Oh yeah, seeing as how you're running an AOD, if you haven't already, you may want to check out my AOD group-

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/AODominators/

 

[GubNi]

Aren't you worried about torque twisting the T-case loose from the frame over time without a rubber bushing? It seems like it need some movement or it would at least pull your frame mount off or bend it.

 

[mxpaz]

Nice set-up. Good choice on the 205.

 

[bax]

Posted by- GubNi

Aren't you worried about torque twisting the T-case loose from the frame over time without a rubber bushing? It seems like it need some movement or it would at least pull your frame mount off or bend it.

The frame mount on the side of the 205 has washers in it now for spacers. I will use a rubber spacer pad for the final mount. Also the bolts will be bottomed out in the case before the heads pull tight on the mount. It will allow some movement and provide some vibration isolation. Thats what I'm thinking anyway. any Ideas?

 

[crawln68]

Looks real nice. I like the wooden crossmember. I hope you used oak, it's much stronger. (LOL) Just kidding. ;D Nice job! You will never regret going with the 205.

However it might be a good idea, as stated above, to put a rubber bushing on that 205 frame mount just to keep the vibration down. Here is what I did just as an idea. Keep up the good work.

 

[bax]

Crawlins68, that is a nice mount. I may have to re think mine. crossmember is Maple.
Thanks.
Bax

 

[SaddleUp]

SecondChance used a piece of angle mounted directly to the 205. Then on top of the frame he has holes drilled through and nuts welded to it. (If I recall correctly) Then he has bushings sandwiched between the frame and the angle. On mine I completely skipped the side mount since my t-case mount is on the steel doubler and I have another mount under my tranny. I wouldn't suggest doing that with the stock aluminum adapter though.

 

[68 Broncoholic]

I lowered my 205 so that it helped with driveline angles. Problem here is the side mount is now in the middle of the frame rail with only 1/4" of space between. I like how Crawlin68 did his side mount. If I raise my 205 that high my drivelines will bind but maybe I'll get high angle drivelines. But so far its been a great setup.

 

[SecondChance]

As SaddleUp stated I do have urethane bushings top and bottom of angle.

 

[bax]

I cut it off. I am working on a new one. The sandwich rubber nubber and angle sounds promising. It's going to be close to the body.

Bax

 

[bax]

Pictures of the new mount. This is a much better mount than my first one. Thanks for the input, it helps. I have a guestion about the 9/16'' stud and the steel bracket. Right now I have a 9/16'' hole drilled into the bracket. Should I make the hole bigger to allow some play side to side. The rubber mount works good up and down. Yes I know I need a bigger cotter pin. I like crawln68's mount but the lower angle worked better for me.
Any other input?

Thanks Bax

 

[68 Broncoholic]

Can anyone send a few photos of your driveline angles with the 205 up this high? Maybe at full droop as well?

 

[bax]

posted by 68 Broncoholic

Can anyone send a few photos of your driveline angles with the 205 up this high? Maybe at full droop as well?

I dont have my rear driveline angle set yet. I am waiting on a few parts for the rear end. The front is set up and the angle looks good. The front shaft has more angle than the rear will have. The other guys posting on this are running doublers. Their drive angles must be steeper than mine will be. If I have problems I can drop the motor, trans, and t case down about 1 1/2'' I would have to build new mounts, but I can do that. I am still on the jack stands so I have no droop at this time.
Bax

 

[68 Broncoholic]

All I did was disconnect the front shaft off the axle end and see how far it could drop while turning by hand. I have CV's on mine and it only dropped a few inches before I couldn't turn it . I even grinded out the ears a bit. This is why I lowered the t-case to help from blowing u-joints. You can only drop so far otherwise the front yoke starts to head up hill and cause a real bad bind. But the rear driveline angle gets better and better the lower it goes.
So far so good with 5 years on the 435/205 setup.
My 205 hangs 4" below the frame rail . Seems to hold up well like a skid plate, I might add some 1/4" plate to the bottom to help from scratching thru.