Divorced Tranny and T-case Mounts?

[Tito]

Guys, was wondering how the divorced transmissions and transfer cases are attached (as in crossmember) since there isnt an intermediate housing. I only have experience with the EB's and was wondering about this. My trail rig is stretched an extra 12" and have thought about putting a divorced setup in since I have the room.

 

[ashuss]

I just sold a 77 high boy with a divorced transfer case, and a 435. They attach to two seperate crossmembers, similar to the t-case mount on an early bronco. It means two more u joints, two more yokes, and if you break that drive line you're down for the count, no front or rear drive. I didn't like the set up, but I can change a u joint with my eyes closed now.

 

[Tito]

Are they just cradled in or are there bolts through the crossmember into the housings? I hear you on the extra shafts, etc, but I figure it would take a lot to break the one in the middle since there would be no angle, etc to really wear it.

 

[ashuss]

Yes they have bolts through the cross members into the housings. One good thing is changing out you clutch will be a snap, just drop one side of the drive line and you're in. In 6 years I broke 1 u joint and one yoke, at the same time.