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First - get your truck or some photos of the M37 drivetrain mounted in the chassis - this will allow you to see the short driveshaft that connects the 2wd transmission output to the NP200 t-case input. You need to understand the concept of a 'divorced' transfer case, as used on the M37. If you...

Correct - on stock M37's from factory, the diffs are both offset to passenger side. You have short axles on passenger side front/rear & long axles on driver side front/rear... and I just looked at the picture you posted of the rear of your truck - your diff is NOT centered; it's most definitely...

I'm well-aware of Paul / Moose Creek Maple; have conversed with him numerous times in past years via email - I'll leave this part right here - Photo 32 of 201, M-37 ' Bandit ' ... where Paul mentions that he used/made a 'centered Dodge M37 rear axle housing' - point here is that it doesn't...

Stock NP200 is a divorced unit, and can work with a 2wd NV4500, as long as there is enough space available for the short drive shaft... Does that 205 have the ability to run the front and rear driveshaft off of that right side drop?? 'Tanner'

Ummm..... okay. NV4500 - decent trans, but not cheap. Has some well-known weaknesses, runs synthetic (pricey) transmission fluid, installs easily enough behind the SB Chevy engine. Where does the NP205 come into the equation? Look underneath your truck... notice how Dodge built the truck...

4.89 gears, an OD transmission, AND taller tires would all be of benefit - but your wallet may not like it. 'Tanner'

Warren's correct - I missed out in my slow thinking & quick typing from my Android phone - meant to add note when I wrote this about going to taller tires as well, which would change the effective final-drive ratio. But taller tire options are limited to Michelin 11.00x16 XL/XZL's (when you can...

If the small block Chevy engine was installed in a quality manner, with good workmanship, etc., then run what you've got. If it runs/drives decently, go through the brake system & replace any suspect components first. Make sure she'll 'Whoa' before you get her to 'Go'. Update any worn steering...

I recall this truck on Fleecepay? Changing transfer cases would be tough, due to the front/rear diff layout. You could keep the stock 5.83 gearing, add in an overdrive 5-speed transmission, and keep stock t-case. This is not a truck that is going to run 75 mph down the highway and get stellar...