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Converting from manual mirrors to power? Or converting from manual 84-96 mirrors to manual 97+ mirrors?

Can confirm. GM also used an NP241, which was the NP241C. But they also used an NP261HD and NP261XHD in 2500 and larger trucks because GM in the early 2000s was weird I guess. Dodges were D and Fords were F.

Here's a neat website talking about some of the different transfer cases, along with the applications for them: http://www.n0kfb.org/homepage/amc/tech/transfer_case/swap/index.htm The website is about swapping the transfer case in an Eagle, but it does a really good job with explaining the different transfer cases. I wish it made note of spline count because NP119, 129,219, 229, 228, and 128s are all 23 spline to the best of my knowledge. Here's the part I found fairly relevant to this conversation. The rear half of the case can be swapped or the tail housings can be swapped with drilling and tapping new holes. Some folks have suggested that you can avoid this problem all together with a 90 degree speedometer cable adapter, but I have no firsthand knowledge as to whether this works. Of these options, the first is the easiest for the do-it yourselfer, but it does require that you take apart and disable your old 119, 129, or 128 case. I’d rather keep mine whole as a spare. So, if you have adapted your new case with the proper yokes and relocated the tailshaft housing all that’s left to do is re-install. Reinstallation is simply the reverse of removal. No really it is, it helps again to have a friend who can help you get the case lined up. Some of the early 119 and 219 cases use 10w30 motor oil for lube, some others use automatic transmission fluid (dexron III). Again, as mentioned previously, the 207 and 231 will require additional mod’s to either the driveshaft or the output shaft to mate up with the Eagle stock hardware.

I I think the camper going over the cab would be more usable than having the spare on the roof. It would not be fun to get the spare down from there. Could you mount a spare tire on the back of the camper?

@Minuit talks about it some in this thread:

That seems fairly cheap.

It has to look good so you’re inspired to work on it.

I’m a fan of having multiple projects going at the same time. Especially if they’re at varying stages of completion. It lets me work on whatever I feel like at any given time.

Looks like new. Probably better than new.

I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it

This is on track to be my favorite 97+ swap yet. I like the flares and the color.

I like both vehicles! 99-06 GM pickups are some of my favorite vehicles built.

I used the Rubicon Express one in my Eagle with the 231 because it was the cheapest option out there. It never said this in the instructions, but you’re supposed to do a rear CV driveshaft. I didn’t do that, so I used these u bolts instead for the u joints.

You got that done quickly! I like it. Perfect timing as well.

Looks like a pretty solid rig

I’m going to guess that the loose one is the lockdown cable for the transmission, if it’s an automatic. If it shifts fine, I’d leave it. Tightening or loosening the cable will change the shift points.

@jeeptruck636, any updates?

I haven’t done it, but the consensus seems to be that it’s a must do. If I ever have that kind of money burning a hole in my pocket, I would probably do it, but I’m also happy with the way mine shifts.

Could one of the lines be collapsed or kinked internally?

I suppose a person could convert to electric power steering. Might free up some room in the engine bay and will consume less horsepower. Probably not worth doing unless it was in a manual steering 4cyl.

Does the power steering work while its moving? Maybe the new box is no good or the pump is bad out of the box. Wouldn't surprise me with quality control these days.

That’s the conclusion I’ve come to as well

This is what has happened any time one of my family members has done it too.

There are places that should be able to remake that hose. I’m sure most hot rod shops have the tool to make them. Any shop that installs Vintage Air would probably have the tool to do it.

@boxyjeep might have some words of wisdom.