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Oh come on gator you know you want an Atlas II

 

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Want and afford are 2 different things. maybe one day. But for now it is what is cost effective (for now)
Lator....

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Oh come on you make it sound like the atlas II would cost you over $2000.00

I hear ya but I always try to do things once.

This is for your hardbody correct or are you felling crazy and gonna do up the fronier.

 

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I am all for doing it once as well, so if you would like to donate an Atlas II, I will accept. It's all for the Hardbody. The Frontier is keeping it's V6 until it's paid for. Right now the Frontier is in the shop getting a new rear main seal. Just in time, I have less than 3000 miles left on the powertrain warrenty. Ihope to have the Hardbody done in a year. It is pretty much going to be a frame up project.
Lator.....

The Uglier The Tire, The Better The Truck Looks!!!!

 

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So you are going all out, engine, tranny, axles......... If you can find one I would get a divorced NP205, I don't know if a 720 case will have the strength to handle that engine. I an throwing in a 720 case as a 2nd in my truck, and it "should" be able to handle that.

Give us spome details (If you know them yet) What are you gonna run for susp?

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Tim
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'87 Range Rover
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Forgive my ignorance but what is an Atlas II?

Later Ya'll
Super Dave
West Tennessee

 

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Here ya go Super Dave they dont make an adapter for nissan YET
here's a link for ya http://www.4x4central.com/atlas_2.html

 

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Here ya go Super Dave they dont make an adapter for nissan YET
here's a link for ya http://www.4x4central.com/atlas_2.html
and one more http://atlas-tc.com/general/general.html

 

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Gator, I might have to drive down there just to see it. I'm going to Daytona for spring break I think. And I WILL be driving!

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Daytona is only 20 minutes from me. If you come down though the only way your going to see it is if you lend a hand hehehe. j/k. I am unsure of what suspension set up I am going with. I would like to follow in Anti-Crisp's set up using a Dana 44, but it is a matter of finding a good one at a good price. I have to measure an axle from the old Wagoneer's to see if that will work. I also need a tranny, I'm pretty sure it will be a C6. As for the T-case, This could be the very factor that forces what front axle to use. That is why I am thinking of the 720 case, it drops out in the middle and I believe it is gear driven. The first thing that is going to happen is the Hardbody is going to be stripped to the frame. I want it beefed up so it does not break when I least need it to. I will keep everyone updated as I go through it. Just please do not expect a 3 week project.
Lator......

The Uglier The Tire, The Better The Truck Looks!!!!

 

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The Atlas II is what comes between the Atlas and soon to be Atlas III.. hehehe, Sorry Dave you know to expect these kinds of things from me? Atlas is a serious kick-atlassss t-case made by advanced adapters. You know that company that sells parts which us cheese-head canadians can't afford.!

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I'm with Tim on the NP205, very versatile and parts are easy to come by. It's also very durable just like the NP435 which Wild Horses has a killer dual-case adapter kit for it and I don't mean the "Cold DUCK". Get the complete Creeper kit, it comes with drive shaft and everything you'll need, where as the "Duck" requires you to get all the extras over and above the adapter/t-case. It's also not nearly as strong.... [link]http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/33.asp[link]

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Another great thing about the 205 is you can get a doubler kit and connect a np203 and have 2 t-cases, plus you can twinstick the 205 for 2wd low

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93 Pathfinder 4wd V-6 89,000 miles

 

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Ha ha, you are correct sir, ha ha!

 

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Part 1: 86.5 Nissan Hardbody boduy & frame - Secured!
Part 2: 89 Lincoln Mark V 5.0 HO motor & trans - Secured!
Part 3: 80 Jeep Cherokee dana 44 front end - Secured!
Part 4: Transfer Case - Pending!

I am looking for that final part so the work can commence. I picked up the Cherokee (whole thing) for $200. I am almost done gathering all the parts, so then the fun can begin.
Lator......

The Uglier The Tire, The Better The Truck Looks!!!!

 

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Damn Brother, with that 5.0 lincoln you might want to consider Dana 60's instead...

 

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I thought about it, but I figured since I am not going to hop up the motor any more and I do not plan on running anything bigger than a 35" tire, I should be ok. But if I break it or the rear end I plan on going to one ton stuff.
Lator.....

The Uglier The Tire, The Better The Truck Looks!!!!

 

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Well Chris, I may be going tha way of NP 205. I talked to a friend of mine who believes he has one with the driver side output and a PTO!! Here are the pictures of the G.C.
http://bbs.off-road.com/wwwthreads_uploads/11-542560-81GrandCherokee.jpg
http://bbs.off-road.com/wwwthreads_uploads/11-542563-81GrandCherokeeDana44.jpg
http://bbs.off-road.com/wwwthreads_uploads/11-542569-81GrandCherokeeDana442.jpg
Lator....

The Uglier The Tire, The Better The Truck Looks!!!!

 

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Should work very much goodester! Whatcha goin' to do with the rest of the Cherio-kee?

 

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Hi Gator ,
Most excellent choice on the cherokee axle. I also bought one for my winter beater and donor . The width is perfect and the steering looks easy to convert. I am using springs from a CJ since they are slightly shorter.Have you thought about a spring over install? Looks to me like lots of lift! What is your time frame on this? I might need tech help and will give where I can. Good luck...Tom

 

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Yes the spring over is happening at the same time as the SAS. I am going to use the Grand-ma Cherio-kee springs. As for time frame, let's just say I am not going to break any records. I will be happy if it is completed by this time next year.
Lator.......

The Uglier The Tire, The Better The Truck Looks!!!!