A Couple of Basic Question About Twin-Stick Install

[Jeff10]

Hi Everyone,

I have read a lot of threads this afternoon about transfer case removal/reinstallation and twin stick install.

Without going into some of the other details, I guess I want to make sure that I will be able to do the install once I get started.

I read some time ago that someone used a furniture roller (small flat wooden platform with 4 casters) attached to the transfer case and then raised/lowered with a floor jack during the removal/reinstallation. It sounded like a good idea. Anything I should be concerned about?

The transmission is a T-18 and the transfer case is a Dana 20.

The twin stick I received as a gift is a T-shift JB Fab model.

There is a lot of good information in this forum. I just want to make sure that I can do this without removing and reinstalling the transfer case a number of times. In other words, I want to make sure it is worth me trying this as opposed to paying a shop to do it.

Thanks for your help.

Jeff

 

[BicksBronc]

I thought you could make a larger opening in your floor like an inspection panel to get down to where you need to work with transfer case.

 

[bluesbish]

I don't think you have to remove the t-case to install it, unless you want to remove the pills or grind the rails to allow for fully independant shifting.

 

[motoman]

i don't think you have to remove the t-case to install it, unless you want to remove the pills or grind the rails to allow for fully independant shifting.

+1 ......

This might help too.....
http://www.emotoman.com/twinstick/twinstick.html

 

[Viperwolf1]

...unless you want to remove the pills or grind the rails to allow for fully independant shifting.

If this is not the plan it's a complete waste of time and effort to twinstick a T style transfer case. You'll end up with a tcase that requires 2 hands to operate. Not much of an upgrade.

 

[Jeff10]

Hi,

I guess I didn't think that some folks may not want them to be independent.

I do want the independence, so it was my understanding that I would need to remove the transfer case to make the necessary changes.

Thanks, though, for the input.

Jeff

 

[Jeff10]

Thanks Greg

Hi Greg,

+1 ......

This might help too.....
http://www.emotoman.com/twinstick/twinstick.html

Thanks for the link. I had actually glanced through the write-up earlier.

Is the kit sold by Tom's actually the JB Fab product?

Thanks

Jeff

 

[Viperwolf1]

Hi,

I guess I didn't think that some folks may not want them to be independent.

I do want the independence, so it was my understanding that I would need to remove the transfer case to make the necessary changes.

Thanks, though, for the input.

Jeff

You'll need to remove and completely disassemble it to get the pills out. Might as well rebuild it at that time.

 

[bad 68]

The pills are the very last thing to come out of the empty Tcase during disassembly. The idler shaft usually shows wear so be sure to get the rebuild kit that includes a new hardened shaft. Yes you can do this if you have even intermediate mechanical skills.

 

[motoman]

Hi Greg,
Thanks for the link. I had actually glanced through the write-up earlier.
Is the kit sold by Tom's actually the JB Fab product?

Thanks
Jeff

You would have to asked TBP directly. I do not have that information.

 

[JB Fab]

You would have to asked TBP directly. I do not have that information.

No they are not......
The twin-sticks that they are selling are copies of our old style.

Our newer styles are based on multiple improvments suggested by the fine people here on this forum.
Jon