Akirby,
Thanks for the response. The answer is yes, I plan to run the front end in a 2wd configuration. The rear end will run through the transfer case. The idea is the low range will be significantly lower for steep grades
and will save tons of stress on the transmission. Currently the rear diff is the highest ratio you can get and changing the overdrive ratio would likely be expensive and not solve the low and slow power of a transfer
case.
Thank you for your ideas.