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Dana 20 problems

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by DanStew, May 15, 2005.

  1. May 15, 2005
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Well Tellico was great, but wish i could have been in 4WD. Found out for some reason the shifter linakge is not going into 4Lo, only a 2Lo. I heard bout the 2Lo feature occuring when the Tcase is worn. I am just wondering if the shifter linakge for a CJ dana 20 is problematic?? Or actually to think of it, i have a CJ shifter on a Jtruck dana 20, i just saw that there was two differnt bearing retainers for the CJ and truck versions. Is the problem because of me not having the correct shifter?? I am considering just going to the twin stick, but i dont want to shell out the $$. Is there any writeups for making a twin stick shifter at home?? It doesnt look hard, but the kit i saw had new shift rails so i am uncertain if i needed new rails, or if it is a thing particular to the dana 20 twin stick kit.

    Thanks!!
     
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  2. May 16, 2005
    hudsonhawk

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    You can buy a twin kit for the 20 for about $100. You can make the same kit for about $20 worth of material. Here is a pic of mine with the twin stick installed. You should be able to figure out what you need to make from that pic. As you can see, there is nothing complex about it.

    You do not need new rails. And since the case is arleady worn enough that you have 2-lo, You do not even have to remove the interlock pills. It is a very easy conversion.

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  3. May 16, 2005
    DanStew

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    Thansk!!! That is exactly a pic i was looking for. Yeah doesnt seem to be a bad swap, just not sure bout them rails the kit had. But looks like i have a project to think out :)
     
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  4. May 16, 2005
    hudsonhawk

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    Let me know if you need pics from different prespectives. My floor is still open and I can take some top down ones that show how its all put together.
     
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  5. May 16, 2005
    DanStew

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    is that a CJ shifter you used for the tube or th etruck version. if you could get a top pic, that would be great.

    Thanks!!!
     
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  6. May 16, 2005
    hudsonhawk

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    This was the stock CJ Dana 20. Its bolted to a J-series T-18a.
     
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    hudsonhawk

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    Top down shot

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    Ghetto Fab.

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    Yup, get rid of that funky shifter junk and go twin stick. Very easy to fab up. Mine looks similar although I used bits of the old linkage at the rails hooked to little rod ends at the sticks. I used some simple 3/8 rod to make the sticks and found some knobs at the hardware store. I still have issues getting the front in and out of gear, but that may just be getting the gears to line up etc... Still shifts WAY easier than it ever did, plus I know what gear its in now. No need for new shift rails, although I did remove my interlock pin anyways.

    Kevo
     
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  9. May 16, 2005
    DanStew

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    Thanks Guys!!!! I have to hunt the new parts now :) This shifter defiantely has to go. and it means i can use my twin stick boot again :) Just wish i did this before Tellico :(
     
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  10. May 17, 2005
    iamgeer

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    Danstew,

    I have a FSJ d20 tcase that I just rebuilt. I was planning on using my cj shifter on it. Because of your post I am reconsidering this. I will either use the FSJ shifter I have or go twin stick. Could you keep us posted on your findings please?

    Karl
     
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  11. May 17, 2005
    DanStew

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    Sure Karl, Look at the Novak site for thier link to the Dana 20 twin stick. read that website, you will see that it says their product will not work with the fullsize truk dana 20 because the bearing retainer is made differntly at the holes the rails slide in.
     
    DanStew, May 17, 2005
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