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    300 Verado - converting 25" leg to 20"

    Hi All,

    Is there a kit for converting the 25" leg to 20" leg on my
    300 Verado 1B717200
    I have the standard 4.80" gearbox.

    What parts are needed for doing the conversion?


    Thanks

    /Martin

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    #2
    Yes there is a kit. Its not cheap for us in Scandinavia. I did it on my engines.
    It is a new shaft with bearings, new studs,new gear shifter parts and chims. It is not a drop in solution you will need a bunch of special tools.

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    #3
    My 300 is a standard L6 with 4.80 gearbox, so there is no 5" spacer
    Last edited by prepsdk; 03-12-2023 at 02:58 PM. Reason: Misspelling
    Thanks

    /Martin

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    #4
    Then it’s even more parts and work, it can be done but price will probably be horrible:)

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    #5
    Best bet would be to find a 20" engine (or a blown 20" engine to use for the parts needed). Otherwise, it will simply not be cost-effective to try to convert this.


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