NP231 doubler / crawlbox

[someguysjeep]

it's whole again time to think about the next steps soon. i put the 1310 yoke back on the front output until i make up my mind.
input retainer is temp'd just to hold the bearing, i assume it'll be removed anyway during the next step.

 

[someguysjeep]

so thinkin about this a bit more i'm gonna slap that 1350CV yoke over to the front output and pick up a 1350 dual pattern flange for the rear, that'll give me the option of a pinion brake, if i choose later.

 

[someguysjeep]

i got that rear output flange and i'm makin up a rotor to fit the backside of it to make up for lack of E brakes in the hat. still needs turned to be finished up but i wanted a test fitting. don't mind my cockeyed paint job. that'll get turned round when its surfaced. not meant to be an emergency brake really, just a parking brake. now to find a mechanical caliper and make a bracket.

 

[LincolnJr]

Wow... just came back after several months and this thread has more than doubled! Great work on your 205s, @someguysjeep !

I see that Midnight has had to raise prices (like everyone these days) and for a moment I thought NorthwestFab was completely gone, but according to their FB page their website is just down at the moment.

I'm personally probably not going to pursue a doubler - it's more than I need or have time for - but it sure has been fun learning about this stuff with you guys. I'm going to regear my axles and then decide what else I want to do for playing around on the rocks. I did get a hand throttle control to help some of the situations we talked about earlier. For now, I just need to finish installing my lift and get back on the trails.

 

[RINC]

I'm going to regear my axles and then decide what else I want to do for playing around on the rocks. I did get a hand throttle control to help some of the situations we talked about earlier. For now, I just need to finish installing my lift and get back on the trails.

My axles are regeared but I did find the 2.72 low was still too high with the 31" tyres. Now on 35" tyres, it will be still to much higher.

 

[Wildman]

JB Conversions is offering the LoMax 3:1 gears again for the NP205.

http://www.jbconversions.com/produc...k9AzSyNaPt016_hsTQISoLNXkb1bcDYnHA54ub79LMV1c

 

[someguysjeep]

JB Conversions is offering the LoMax 3:1 gears again for the NP205.

http://www.jbconversions.com/produc...k9AzSyNaPt016_hsTQISoLNXkb1bcDYnHA54ub79LMV1c

i think i saw midnight's post about it.....................i think they also said it was 2500$...... so screw that.

 

[Wildman]

i think i saw midnight's post about it.....................i think they also said it was 2500$...... so screw that.

Yep, they never said any of this shit was cheap. I was a little shocked at the price too.

 

[Gollywomper]

$2500 for a set of 3-1 gears for a 205 is dumb.

 

[Wildman]

$2500 for a set of 3-1 gears for a 205 is dumb.

For your application yes. But I'm sure there is someone out there who could argue that with you for their setup. But it is a HUGE amount to try and justify.
I wonder why they are so expensive?

 

[Mike_H]

This 205 thing has been kicking around in my head again. @someguysjeep where did you end up? I know you shifted gears a little to build your trailer. Did you ever get the 205 installed?

 

[someguysjeep]

Not yet, got 1 ton axles to build b4 I do that. Then I was considering the frog fab doubler kit also

 

[Wildman]

Midnight Metal Works 1st NP205 going out the door.

https://midnightmetalworks.com/prod...ojXTHXfVSAu14jr9qjC7jMQx4d7OuRr-OgznT7EJ9_U6g

$1899 for the case(no internal parts)

 

[LincolnJr]

Midnight Metal Works 1st NP205 going out the door.

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https://midnightmetalworks.com/prod...ojXTHXfVSAu14jr9qjC7jMQx4d7OuRr-OgznT7EJ9_U6g

$1899 for the case(no internal parts)

So the output options with this box are 2Hi, 2Lo (3:1) (Front OR Rear), 4Hi, and 4Lo (3:1)?

 

[Wildman]

So the output options with this box are 2Hi, 2Lo (3:1) (Front OR Rear), 4Hi, and 4Lo (3:1)?

Not with stock gearing but Yes 3:1 if you have the JB gears. Stock gearing is 2:1.

 

[freedom_in_4low]

So the output options with this box are 2Hi, 2Lo (3:1) (Front OR Rear), 4Hi, and 4Lo (3:1)?

but it's also shorter than a 231 so there's room for a doubler, if you need one.

I think having a 2:1 case plus a 2.72:1 doubler would be the bees knees.

 

[Wildman]

JB Conversions 3:1 gears are $1999.

MMW 205 case- $1899
JB Conver 3:1 - $1999
MMW UD - $1099
———————
$4997
And you still need to source a NP205 for parts & a NP231 for parts

But when you add up what a 4 speed Atlas is this isn't totally off base. And you now have a t-case that will clear you automatic transmission easier as apposed to the D300. My STaK's 3 speed t-case cost $2899 when I bought it in 2006 and the new Hero 3 speed t-case is $4999.

 

[LincolnJr]

but it's also shorter than a 231 so there's room for a doubler, if you need one.

I think having a 2:1 case plus a 2.72:1 doubler would be the bees knees.

Yes, that would be super cool, but you're looking at $5k+ for that setup?

 

[Wildman]

Yes, that would be super cool, but you're looking at $5k+ for that setup?

No if you're not adding the cost of the JB gears that drops the price by $2K so you could build it for $4k roughly?

 

[Gollywomper]

That is ridiculous for a case. $2k for a set of 3-1 gears is dumb. But that is what happens when you are the only game in town.
4 speed atlas is less than $4k last I saw.