NP435 Install

[gobeavs]

So getting close to bolting the trans up to the motor and getting everything in. I thought I read somewehere that the mounts for the crossmember get reversed, thicker mount on bottom and thinner on top, when you go from factory 3 speed to the np 435. Searching but can't find now. Is this correct information? Appreciate the help.

 

[SavageBurro]

Yup, by doing what you mentioned provides a tad more clearance. It's arguably necessary if you do not have a body lift.

I kept the thicker bushings on top to maximize ground clearance but I have a 1" body lift and the trans fits but it's up very close to the body.

Good luck. Just saw your gobeavs. Are you a fan of any particular Oregon State sport?

 

[gobeavs]

SavageBurro thanks for the reply. So is the bushing flip for clearance issue then? I'm actually going to have 2 inch body so sounds like I don't need to flip the bushings. As for my beloved beavers I love all the sports. Had football season tickets for a couple years. Get to basketball when I can and am a diehard baseball fan. We live in Albany so easy to get over and see games.

 

[Bronco Junkie]

I have an NP 435 in my trail rig and when I first read your post I could not remember if we did that or not. But I do have a 2 in body lift so I am now quite sure my mounts are not switched. Good luck!!

 

[gobeavs]

Thanks! Every day is a little closer to back on the road. It's been in pieces for 3 years now. Goal is to have it ready for NW Bronco Roundup for 2018. My 50th bday present to myself.

 

[SavageBurro]

He gobeavs,

That's great. I'm a fan of all Oregon sports. I tend to jump on the bandwagon for whichever Oregon team is doing well and their events get exciting.

Correct - the flip is for body clearance. No need to flip bushings if you have 2" body lift. I suppose it might benefit the rear driveshaft angle a bit but that shouldn't be needed unless you're running a really tall lift and/or long doubler set up etc.

Good luck with the assembly!

 

[.94 OR]

I guess I never read about flipping the bushings when I did mine.

Poly bushings in original orientation with no body lift. It is a tight fit but I got it to go.

I suppose having the tail of the trans down a bit the stock shifter might have a little more clearance to the dash. Again, mine fits ok.

 

[Phil76]

"We live in Albany so easy to get over and see games." I have a buddy from high school who lived there for a number of years. He's moved back to Mississippi now, but the mission organization they started is still based in Albany. Did you ever run across Mike Salley?

 

[gobeavs]

"We live in Albany so easy to get over and see games." I have a buddy from high school who lived there for a number of years. He's moved back to Mississippi now, but the mission organization they started is still based in Albany. Did you ever run across Mike Salley?

Not that I remember. We've only lived here 10 years though. Moved down from Portland. 600k people to 50k. Man that was an adjustment for me!!!