Broncobowsher, did i read in the archives that u have done the explorer motor conversion. If this tranny is a step in the right direction i will procede with the 46,000 mile exploder motor i picked up last week. $700.00 for the motor isnt bad is it.
Did the transfer case have the internal modifications to allow the twin stick to work to it's full potential? That is extras clearances put in the shift rails or pill removal?
Looks like you will have everything set up before you install it. I think you will e fine. Put it all together, make sure the starter engages correctly and you will be ready to drop the package in.
I'm doing a twin stick right now, I have the tranny and T-case out. What are the internal mods? What do you mean by full potential?
With the T-shift transfer case the front axle cann't be engaged unless the rear axle is already in that range. So you can't put the transfer case in front only and leave the rear in neutral.
By going inside the transfer case and doctoring the shift rails or pills, you can disrupt the interlock and allow the front axle to shift indipendently of the rear. Without doing such modifications the twin stick (functionally at least) will behave no differently and give no other powerflow options then a single sticked T-shift transfer case.
Never delt with J-shift but apparently they do benifit more from twin sticking without going inside.