Suburban Cummins Transfer case

[bogl]

A friend and I are doing a cummins swap on an 83 Suburban with a first gen front axle.

What do you guys recommend for a right side drop transfer case. I got a 47re to throw in and I have a few options for the transfer case. We can either turn over a np241dld, use a np205 which I've been told I need to get bigger shafts for, or a turned over already np273?

I am relatively new to everything, and have just been reading a lot on the forums about transfer case strengths, but there seems to be some disagreement.

I'd like to get a few opinions on what people have done and/or what they recommend. What is the strongest transfer case? Why? And will it bolt up to the 47re. Thanks in advance for your comments and advice.

 

[bogl]

Also we're planning on it have about 500hp. And we will be taking it up trails this fall.

 

[oldestof11]

NP205 with whatever you need. Should be the 23 spline you need.

 

[Mark Nixon]

1988-1993 NP241D from a V-6 or V-8 DODGE 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton gasser.
Lighter, deeper low gear ratio and a fixed rear yoke that you can swap out.

It's also a bargain compared to other options for t-cases, because it's a pretty common and overlooked case.

Mark.

 

[oldestof11]

I'd do what mark says. He's real knowledgeable.

 

[bogl]

Thanks for the responses, I'll look into that that 241D.