Dana 18 gears into a Dana 20

[tsm1@domain.elided (Tom Mandera)]

I saw this on the off-road.com newsgroup.. and wanted to make sure the rest
of us know about it, and it gets archived with the Digest...

I'll add a copy on my FAQ pages.. 

-Tom
http://www.tmcom.com/~tsm1/scout

>
>          (Scott) at849@domain.elided wrote:
>          >I have a '76 Scout with a 727 auto and a Dana 20.  I would like
>          >to upgrade to a Dana 300.  If you have a source of a Dana 300,
>          >please E-mail me. thanks
>
>
>          Dana 300 transfer cases are hard to find and can get pricy. If you
>          can't find a reasonably priced unit you might want to get in touch
>          with Ed Holbrook at Holbrook Enterprises (503) 655-4747. He converted
>          my Dana 20 with gears from a Bronco Dana 20 and a Dana 18 for a low
>          range of 2.48/1. The cost was $350.00 plus shipping. The case can
>          be sent via UPS and cost me about $25.00 each way. For the money you
>          get almost the same gear reduction and a rebuilt transfer case. Mine
>          works like a dream.
>
>          Mike