NV4500 install pics with T-D20

[moonshiner]

Hey guys and gals, I would like to see some finished install pics of the NV4500 with the T-shift D20. I need to forward them to Jon with JB Custom Fabrication. He is a great guy and helping me with an install problem I have run into. Thanks again for all of the help

 

[73azbronco]

Whats the problem, I'm doing this install inside 90 days? Is this the same JB that makes twinstick shifters?

 

[moonshiner]

Yes its the same JB that makes the twin stick shifters. I am using an NV4500 with the Advanced Adapters kit ( I inherited during the purchase). The AA kit is only for a T-shift D20 and I have the J-shift D20. Jon is going to make a twin stick for this application and wanted to get some pics of where the NV 4500 install places the T-shift.

 

[moonshiner]

I have been on the phone all day with TBP, Wild Horses and Advanced Adapters, all of which did not know for sure. Advanced Adapters referred me to JB who was extremely helpful.

 

[70_Steve]

I would like to see some finished install pics of the NV4500 with the T-shift D20. I need to forward them to Jon with JB Custom Fabrication. He is a great guy and helping me with an install problem I have run into.

I should have some pics on the home PC, interestingly enough, that I took to send to JB fab several years to help with a t-shift install. I'll post some pics, or PM me your email address to get a better quality pic.

 

[moonshiner]

Thanks Steve, pm sent

 

[JB Fab]

Request for feedback?

We are going to try this again…….
One of the problems that we keep runnin' into with the adapters that use a clocking ring is with a "J" type case the shifter has to be made with the clocking position in mind. It will not be possible for us to have a different shifter for each clocking position.

The questions are:

Do you want to remove the flags, and drill a hole through the shiftrails for a rod-end type linkage? or can everyone agree on the most common clocking position?

The shifter comes straight up from the AA supplied shoulder bolt, and toward the center a couple of inches, is that a problem.
Our preference would be to make one shifter that will work on a “T” or a “J”, by using a hyme joint linkage. PITA to drill the shiftrails if you have a “J”, but it would allow the shifter to work in all three clocking positions.

We are looking forward to your input?

Jon Barricklow
JB Custom Fabrication LLC

 

[73azbronco]

is it possible to keep the J tabs, and drill those for the hyme joint?

 

[JB Fab]

That would be my prefrence, but think they are where the lower end of the shifters need to be to allow good angles for the lowest clocking position.
I will know more once the adapter arrives and I mock it up.

Jon

 

[moonshiner]

Jon, you should have the kit on Tuesday or Wednesday via UPS. Thanks again

 

[moonshiner]

These are the pics Jon from JB Custom Fabrication sent me today. Can't wait to get it installed. Twin sticks for the J-shift Dana 20 with the Advanced Adapter kit for the NV4500. Thanks for all of the help Jon

 

[JB Fab]

My bad!

I thought that the NV4550 adapter was clockable like the others, they are not!

Our off the shelf AOD "J" type shifter fits the NV-4550 if the hole in the AA mount is re-drilled 1" to the rear, and the shifter is mounted with a 1/2" bolt with a locking nut.

Moonshiner, thanks for the loan of the adapter so we could get this one cleared up! its all shipping back to you in the morning...

Cheers,
Jon

 

[73azbronco]

So looks good, I have already modified my J shift to accept the JB kit on a C4/D20 setup. Since I have modded my shifter rails, will the new NV4500/D20 J kit JBFAB setup still work with my J shift modded for the C4 kit/D20? Yes, confusing...

 

[JB Fab]

So looks good, I have already modified my J shift to accept the JB kit on a C4/D20 setup. Since I have modded my shifter rails, will the new NV4500/D20 J kit JBFAB setup still work with my J shift modded for the C4 kit/D20? Yes, confusing...

yes, confusing........

 

[73azbronco]

I sent you an email

 

[JB Fab]

I sent you an email

Got it........ No longer confused

Cheers,
Jon