just got done putting a nv271 in my 01. it does not hit the frame and it does not hit the cab. it was pretty easy. the hardest part was gettin the rear drive shaft shortened. any questions let me know and i will try to help.

 

How did you hook up the linkage to the t-case? The 271 I have doesn't have an arm or anything for engaging 4x4, but you can see where it goes. I'm hoping the one from the 241 will fit on there when I go to install it.

 

Are the Yokes the same size? And I would also like to know about the linkage?

I'm install a 271 on mine with the new six speed Ally 2000 in two weeks.

 

tate. use the one for from the 241. it will work. slide the adjuster all the way to make it as lond as possible. when done the shifter will not be srtaight up like it used to be so i added 2" to the rod. did not have to just looks better

 

the front drive shaft will hook up just fine. the rear shaft will need a new slip yoke b/c the output on the 271 is much bigger. the rear shaft will need to be shortened. i had to take 2 1/4'' out of mine. if u need a slip yoke let me know i have the part number so u can get one from mopar. as 4 u joints use what the call for stock. the new factory slip yoke uses a bit bigger u joint (really the difference between a aam rear axle and a dana axle. not real real sure with the ally just make sure the input/outputs will mate up. i had to reverse the vaccume lines to get the center axle dissconect. to work. any other questions just ask

 

you will need to find a arm for a 271. just go to your local dodge dealer and fine a 3/4 ton truck with a manual shift 271 and get the vin number. then go back to parts and order one for that truck. i had to do alot of that to get the stuff i wanted i/e the slip yoke.

 

The 271 is still a chain drive right?
I wish there was an affordable gear drive transfer case for my truck...

 

Its called an NP205.

 

Yeah... it is a right hand drop? Does it fit? 1.9 gear ratio too.

 

All Ford NP205's are left hand drop. Either in married or divorced setups.

 

Tate, I just noticed your sig:
'98 3500 4x2 Quad Cab, 24v, 5 spd, 3.55s, 100 Plate, 4k GSK, 15.5° Timing
Have you left out the P-pump or is that implied?

 

It's implied. When I first did it, I still had my Smarty on for speedo correction. People were asking me how I ran a 10 plate and a smarty at the same time.

 

I'd love to p-pump mine. Too expensive unfortunately. I think I can buy a 98.0 truck for only 50% more money...
It is neat though to run a Smarty with a p-pump