ZF5 adapter

Post by **Justin** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:53 am

This is a very long shot, but if anyone stumbles across a deal on a ZF5 to Dana 20 adapter please let me know. Thanks!

Post by **Gunnibronco** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 11:12 am

You know an Atlas doesn't require an adapter. stirpot

Post by **Justin** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 11:36 am

I was curious to see who'd post that first. The thought has crossed my mind. I figure the adapter would be easy to sell if I go that route. I want to try the Dana first. They're pretty stout and I've got half a set of Tera low gears sitting on the shelf. The Dana is also a bunch lighter and I'm not sure I need the strength.

Post by **Digger** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:53 pm

Justin wrote:The Dana is also a bunch lighter and I'm not sure I need the strength.

Pft, Really? That's your excuse?

Post by **Rox Crusher** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:03 pm

Digger wrote:
Justin wrote:The Dana is also a bunch lighter and I'm not sure I need the strength.

Pft, Really? That's your excuse?

Calling it like we see it !

LOL !

Post by **Gunnibronco** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:05 pm

I think Justin has more weight in link brackets welded to his front axle, than the difference between an Atlas & a D20. LOL.

Post by **Gunnibronco** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:06 pm

The fact that an Atlas didn't need an adapter was my excuse to spend more on a transfer case than I paid for my whole Bronco.

Post by **Justin** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:14 pm

Gunnibronco wrote:I think Justin has more weight in link brackets welded to his front axle, than the difference between an Atlas & a D20. LOL.

Atlas=110lbs dry
Dana 20=79lbs dry

So, yeah, pretty much. Heck, I've probably got 3lbs just in welding wire.

Actually, I'm surprised they're that light. I added up the weight of an NP205 doubler setup awhile back and it was something like 250lbs. It's as much a money thing as anything else. I've got a spare Dana and the low gears, so I figure I'll try that. If I break it, I'll go Atlas then. I'm also trying to keep my rear driveshaft as long as possible so that I don't have to limit droop too much, but I'm not sure if the Atlas is longer. I would need to keep my speedo, which adds length to the atlas. Gunni, any chance you could measure that? Now I'm curious.

P.S.: You guys suck. I don't need an Atlas...I don't need an Atlas...I don't need and Atlas....

Post by **crawlercreations** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:16 pm

What's another 2 years wait to get the funding for an Atlas?

Post by **Justin** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:18 pm

(puts fingers in ears) LALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALA!

Post by **Gunnibronco** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:39 pm

I bought an Atlas with no speedometer provision (saved almost 2" overall length). I already had an aftermarket speedometer that can use a GPS sensor. Since I went with the 4 speed, I really wanted to keep it all as short as possible. I also went with the smallest spacer that allows the ZF to bolt to the Atlas. They recommend a 1", I bought their smallest a .5". I could have used .25".

Post by **Justin** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:48 pm

What's the overall length of your atlas from mounting surface to the centerline of the u-joint? Their web site lists the length, but doesn't specify if that length includes the yoke. Mostly curious.

Post by **Gunnibronco** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:56 pm

16.75" case + .5" spacer

Post by **landshark** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:19 pm

Don't forget the HD output shaft you will need for the Dana 20 [emoji3]

Post by **Justin** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:25 pm

Thanks chad! I've heard mixed things on the Dana output. Lots of people seem to be running g the stock one without problems. I've got a spare and plan to carry that for now.

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