Advance Adapter Kit with JB Fabrication Twin Sticks

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I recently installed an AOD transmission in my rig and used Advance Adapters Kit #50-2704A . This kit uses an adapter along with a clocking ring. I went to the JB Fabrication Website to order a set of twin sticks. When I looked at the available J Pattern twin stick kits all I find are kits that are for use with AA #50-2704 or 50-2704E . There is a another set for an AOD for use with AA #50-9920 or AA #50-4303 those two show just a clocking ring on a 4x4 AOD transmission. So my question has anyone ran into this problem and can I use the first JB sticks for 50-2704 or 50-2704E with my 50-2704A kit . Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give me.
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[needabronco]

I know I had to modify my JB Fab twin sticks to fit my AOD and John has since changed his setup to fit the AOD better. I would call him directly and ask I'm which kit you need.

 

[JB Fab]

Advance adapters has been making improvements.
We are keeping up....
See attached file for the most recent application information.
All models are available in "T" or "J" type.

 

[mattt]

Hopefully Advance Adapters has corrected the one huge mistake in the AOD adapter kit instruction sheet where they state the AOD with their adapter is the same overall length as a stock Bronco V8 drivetrain. It is not...the AOD/AA setup is 1.5" longer than stock. I think that is what may have caused the twin sticks to not be bolt on in earlier generations. When I bought mine, Jon re-made them after I gave him some measurements, and the second set fit perfect in a stock body hole.

Anyone know why AA has revised the AOD adapter to now include a clocking ring? Did they shorten the adapter to make up the difference in length with the clocking ring, or is the whole setup even longer now? I saw this last month with the clocking ring and had been wondering. TIA

 

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Mattt
I got my AA Kit in May 13' and it had the clocking ring then. Seemed like when I ordered one of the guys at WH told me there would be short wait because AA had redesigned their kit and WH was waiting for them to come in . Jon fixed me up with the right set of twin sticks for the AA kit with the clocking ring. If I am not mistaken he had like four different sets of sticks that he sent me pictures of before I ordered mine. The adapter that came in the kit didn't appear to be any different then the old adapter, so I am not sure the reason for the newer design .
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[mattt]

Thanks for the info. The only reason I can see to add the clocking ring is perhaps that new, revised kit is a bolt on for 4wd AOD trans' without having to swap the output shaft. If you are starting with a 2wd AOD, you would still need to swap the output shaft.

What is the overall length of the kit you have with the clocking ring?

 

[377]

Mattt,
Sorry I just got online, I will measure the adapter and clocking ring tomorrow night. I got to climb under my rig to rework a fuel line so I will be under there and grab a measurement.

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Mattt,
I measured the adapter and clocking ring, measured about 7 1/4 inches . It was kinda hard getting a super accurate measurement since there was stuff in the way.

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[JGZ]

I've been looking into this.Near as I can determine the adapter housing is 6" and the clocking ring is between 1 3/8" &1 7/16" .If I did my math right the whole assy(including trans).is 3 5/8"longer than the stock assy.Does anyone think this will create drive line angle issues?