Twin-sticked 205

[uglyjeep]

I finally got something done on my jeep. This weekend I spent most of my time cleaning, painting, and modifying my np205. I now have a good looking t-case that the rear and front shift independently! And I have front wheel drive! I ended up making the notch at the rear of the rail 3/4 inches long (with an abrupt edge) and the one in the middle about 1 inch long (with a sloped edge). I still can not have the front in low and rear in high or the other way around - which is a good thing. The only difference now is rear neutral. I'm going to be modifying a set of stock dana 18 twin stick shifters for my truck.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff31/uglyjeep/IMG_2095.jpg
Cleaning the 34 years of baked-on grease off the t-case.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff31/uglyjeep/IMG_2112.jpg
Painted but not twin-sticked t-case

I don't have any pics of the modification, but I can give one piece of advice on this modification. Make sure the front range rail is in neutral before you try to remove the other rail.

[AlsChopShop]

well that gives a little inspiration, but i think i'm still to chicken to modify my own rails.... :eek:

looks good though! :thumbsup:

Al

[Bob Barry]

I modified my 205 before I installed it; VERY nice feature to have, especially in ice/snow where power to a wheel will slide that end off a trail... :rolleyes:

[4x4fEvEr]

well that gives a little inspiration, but i think i'm still to chicken to modify my own rails.... :eek:

looks good though! :thumbsup:

Al


do it its easy even though i messed up the roller pins and had to take mine apart. but thats just a good reason to give it a thorough inspection

[uglyjeep]

It is easy. I only had a problem getting the danged rail out (as I said put the front output in neutral :o ). I'm a bit paranoid about screwing something up, so I used a flap disc on my angle grinder to take a little metal away each time I ground. After about 6 times of reinstalling to see if it worked, I went ahead and measured and ground away. It worked fine. Now I got to make a crossmember to mount the 205. I think I'm going to center it to get same length driveshafts.

[JeepsAndGuns]

I was very lazy. I just left the interlock pills out. :eek: :eek:

I was giveing it a complete rebuild, and I just didnt feel like possiably screwing up my rail, plus I was too lazy to grind a little then test, grind a little more then test......:rolleyes:

All I have to do is mare sure one stick is not all the way forward when the other is all the way back and I am good to go.:D

[Bill Moore]

how do the positions work on the twin stick? I have one, but no instructions on how to modify, thanks
Bill

[j20brett]

http://www.offroad-tech.com/tech/twinstick205/

[Subic Jeep]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/SubicJeep/NP205/131_0505_tran_14_z.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/SubicJeep/NP205/131_0505_tran_15_z.jpg

These pix are from INTERNET (not mine) but do not remember from what www
http://ivanribic.clubfte.com/page2.html

http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/drivetrain/154_0008_np205_twin_stick_shifter/index.html

http://www.offroaddesign.com/instructions/NP205%20shift%20instructions.html

http://www.high-impact.net/transmission_and_gear/Tcase_NP205.htm

[Subic Jeep]

http://jkwoffroad.com/offroadproducts.php
GM NP205 transfer case Shift Rails

This is a pair of brand new NP205 transfer case shift rails. These are machined to allow full twin stick functionality. Now you won't have the guess work of grinding your existing worn out rails in order to add a twin stick. They are brand NEW rails, not modified stock rails. They will fit 73 and newer passenger side drop NP205 transfer case, commonly the GM and some Dodge versions. They are machined from heat treated alloy steel for years of durable use. They will allow you to shift the front or rear axle into hi, neutral or low range and maintain the safety detents which restrict you from shifting into hi and low at the same time. These are a great addition to my twin stick shifter kit.

Price: $105.00
http://jkwoffroad.com/images/logo2.jpg



http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/SubicJeep/NP205/131_0505_tran_08_z.jpg

[elbastardo]

Al if your Tcase is in your rig, then its too late:banghead: . But if its on the bench why not:thumbsup:

[AlsChopShop]

Al if your Tcase is in your rig, then its too late:banghead: . But if its on the bench why not:thumbsup:i know, i thought about doing it before it was installed, but it was one more project to slow me down.

hey, if i take it apart i'll probably find the case all worn out anyway from some previous owner.... :D

Al

[BRUTUS]

hey, if i take it apart i'll probably find the case all worn out anyway from some previous owner.... :D

SHAW AS IF... I have torn into only one and it looked brand new inside. That is what I really love about gear drive cases. Low on fluid... no problem. Little water... no problem. Couple rocks... no problem.

I would suggest that J&G puts the interlock pills back in... what if someone else were to borrow your rig and put them in different gears... not that it would hurt the 205 but they would have a hellova ride.

[JeepsAndGuns]

I dont let anyone drive it but me. But if I did let someone drive it (and thats a big IF) it would not be off road.
Plus I have a couple neat ideas of ways to keep them from being shifted into opposate ranges.

[AlsChopShop]

SHAW AS IF... I have torn into only one and it looked brand new inside. That is what I really love about gear drive cases. Low on fluid... no problem. Little water... no problem. Couple rocks... no problem.i know, i'm just flinging some poo because the case used to be elbastardo's! :D

Al

[Bob Barry]

The nice thing about the interlock pills is that if you're trying to shift out the front or rear while offroad, you just grab and yank the handle, not having to worry about placing it precisely in neutral. The detents on the shifters are not really so firm as to prevent you from overshifting into the wrong position, especially if you rig up the shifters like I have....