Im not opposed so switching trannys i just thought if it was easy enough to go divorced i would do that to save a few $$$ from having to buy another trans also im not real big in a the 4wd stuff so i am just gathering some info
P.S. riot just saw in your sig you are looking for a winch i have a 16k that is chaindrive and i was always gonna put a hyd motor on and then mount the whole thing on a 3pt hitch to pull logs but i bought a dozer with a winch so i no longer need it
Like I said search out a divorced np 205 that's likely the easiest thing you can do IMHO seeing as you want to retain 2wd. This will give an added + of a LOW range for you as well to get those hard to move loads going. Nice side benefit if I do say so myself.
No one said you have to install a front axle that's just an option.
As for the winch...pics please! brand of winch etc that is if it's for sale or trade hint hint nudge nudge wink wink...ifn u want, I'll see about a divorced NP 205 I know about....but will wait for response on winch!
Again shipping that **** tcase...bit heavy but doable. Small pallet and frieght shipment