NP200 and NP205 Parts interchange

Master Yota · Post by **Master Yota** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 12:39 am

Does anyone know if the output yoke will interchange between the NP200 and NP205?

I'm planning to convert my NP200 to a centered rear output (I know that drive shaft adapters have been used to mate the shaft to the drum brake yoke). I'm just entertaining a thought at the moment. I'm fairly sure that the output on the NP200 and the NP205 is a 10 spline yoke or flange. NP205s used a flat flange on the front output and I'm wondering if it could be swapped in place of the NP200 rear output? I could then either re-drill the brake drum to fit the new output flange, and use a standard Gm driveshaft, or I could install one of the newer disc brake parking brakes place of the drum.

Another thought would be to just swap the Stock driveshaft yoke over to the center output, and again redrill the drum to match the different flange bolt pattern.

Any thoughts anyone?

Frank Irons · Post by **Frank Irons** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:04 am

You could use an output yoke from the Dodge 6 x 6. That will be a direct fit except you would have to use the civilian or WW2 style universal joint mounting system.

Frank

Master Yota · Post by **Master Yota** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:43 pm

Frank Irons wrote:You could use an output yoke from the Dodge 6 x 6. That will be a direct fit except you would have to use the civilian or WW2 style universal joint mounting system.

Frank

I've seen pictures of that setup - my only question is that the civy yoke looks weak. I'll admit, I've never held one in my hands to make a fair judgement on its strength though. I'm judging a book by its cover...

Does the civy yoke use the same ujoint as the M37? Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced supplier for either yoke?