Divorced Transfer Case = Rover LT230 × 4BT Cummins Discovery #21 [Land Rover Build]

Building a "divorced" transfer case subframe that supports the whole drivetrain... took a while to build but it's stout! It's constructed of 1/4" steel plate & 1.25" DOM tube. The Rover LT230 transfer box & NV4500 transmission are bolted nearly solid to this subframe, BUT then the assembly is rubber mounted to the frame. The idea is to limit movement between the transfer case & transmission by linking them together. Primarily for the sake of reducing deflection in the u-joint between them under high torque loads, while still reducing some vibration transmitted to the frame. I built it to be easy to work on by dropping out as a whole unit & not blocking any areas that need maintenance/visual-checks from time to time. Made sure to design it so that when mounted it's tucked up high & clear of potential trail damage, which worked out great! ~ PART#21 in a project dubbed "Nanuuq" to swap out my lifted Land Rover Discovery 2's blown 4.0L V8 & boring ZF auto for a Cummins 4BT 3.9L turbo (Holset Super HX30W) diesel 4-cylinder engine (Bosch P7100 pump) with an NV4500 5-speed manual transmission. The AWD 4x4 will remain with the LT230 transfer case divorced behind it all, & plenty of Dodge 6BT parts too. Another big phase of my custom DIY build to create a do-just-about-anything off-road / overland rig. Did I mention it's a camper too? ~ BUILD THREAD: (Entire build) https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/... ~ BUILD THREAD: (4BT specific) https://www.4btswaps.com/threads/100657/ ~ DISCLAIMER: Please do not do/repeat/imitate/recreate anything I do in my videos. JUST DON'T! It can be very harmful to bystanders, your person, your wallet, & your psyche. Don't risk the only "meat vehicle" you get!