Originally Posted By furious
Originally Posted By Mr onetwo
Here is a link to a pdf copy of the Dana service book for you to peruse. http://www.billavista.com/tech/pdf_index...e%20Spindle.pdf Also a good video on YouTube showing the procedure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOQPQfKAuHU
Thank you so much!
I have been making pretty good progress with it. Fenders, doors, hood and bed are off. Floor pans are roughed in waiting for a couple more parts.

Originally Posted By geo.
Yeah, all the hard core guys like to bash the NP203.
But if most of your use is on the street, I'd strongly recommend you keep it.
Most other T-cases are never recommended for pavement or hard surfaces.
The NP203 is more like a modern AWD system, exactly what you'd like on wet,snowy, or icy pavement. Most new trucks aren't available with AWD, you've got to buy a Durango to get it.
That is very encouraging information, thanks! I am going to be sure to check out the chain when that time comes. Not far now from yanking the drive train.


I agree with keeping fulltime 4wd. I have had several of these trucks on the farm (and still have my Dad's original, bought brand new, 1976 Power Wagon W100 318 truck, fulltime 4wd, all stock). Many, many of these on the farm and my Dad wouldn't use any other type of truck or t-case (all had to have the NP203). I have the Electronic "Shift on Demand" t-case in my 2011 Ram, and it's ok, but on wet pavement, snow, ice, the Power Wagon is much better (excellent traction on all surfaces, all the time).

Good luck!

JS

76 Dodge Adventurer Sport Power Wagon W100 318, 727, NP203 Fulltime 4x4 Russet Red
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