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Dana 18 Single shifer to Twin shifter

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ShowMeGuy, Mar 11, 2008.

  1. Mar 11, 2008
    ShowMeGuy

    ShowMeGuy ShowMeGuy (MO) 1966 CJ5

    St. Louis Metro
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    OK... I got another question as I am putting my frame on the trailer tonight to go to get sandblasted i'm looking at rebuilding the T86 and D18 that i have or at least putting in new seals if it's OK.... Now I'd like to see if anyone can help me tell if this T-Case is capable of having a twin shifter... One Shifter for 2WD/4WD and the other for High/Low when in 4WD. I'm sure if my verbage is incorrect someone will correct me. Below is a pic of what I'm trying to describe. I seen on hermsthe OD guy he has a twin shifter conversion kit and curious what I should know before I jump into anything...... IE gottchas .....
    http://www.hermtheoverdriveguy.com/id41.htm (Twin shift kit towards bottom..)

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  2. Mar 11, 2008
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    You need to change the shift rails, front output housing, sticks, pivot pin, anti-rattle clip, and lock bolt to do a stock twin stick. You could fab something up but a lot of work. This will require disassembly of the transfer case. Nickmil
     
  3. Mar 11, 2008
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    I bought my twin stick kit from nickmil.
    Nice guy, also very very knowledgeable as you noticed.:D
     
  4. Mar 11, 2008
    ecvMatt

    ecvMatt 1966 CJ5

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    my shift set up looks different(1966 cj5, 4cyl) the shifter twists instead of moving up/down/left/right. I was under the impression that it was originally a twin stick, one for each rail and a previous owner converted it to single. i dunno!
     
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  5. Mar 11, 2008
    ShowMeGuy

    ShowMeGuy ShowMeGuy (MO) 1966 CJ5

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    NickMil.... Do you have these parts for sale as McRuff stated he bought his from you.....???
     
  6. Mar 11, 2008
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    PM'd Ya!:)
     
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