Dana 20 twinsticks

Thought I'd post some D20 twin stick pics while I had the t-case out.






Its fairly simple. I just threw it together in a day. The sticks are 3/8" round bar that pivot on a 3/4" bolt. The linkage uses some of the old single stick parts along with two bolts and some female heim joints. I think the hardest part was figuring out where to put the pivot point and how tall to make the sticks etc....

Obviously I no longer have the interlock pill installed. Works great! Much more leverage when shifting and since its direct to each rod I know what gear its in. The front is still a pain to shift, but I believe that has more to do with lining up the gears etc....

Anyhow, thought people would like to see pics, at least for reference.

Kevo

Ps. Low gears are in the t-case and it was installed tonight. Still have to fix a rear spindle issue, but I am expecting to drive it tommorrow.
Cross your fingers!

 

I'll see what I can do. Kinda hard now that its installed. Underneath be ok?

Went for the maiden test drive just a few minutes ago and all looks good. No funny noises or vibrations. One small leak I need to track down. Doesn't even seem to make that much noise in 4lo 4th gear! Although, I didn't have the front hubs engaged.

Rear output felt a little warm, but I drove it further at highway speeds and it got no hotter. Looks like I may drive it into town in a little bit to further "break it in".

Currently I'm just stoked!!!!!

Kevo

Ps. Its noticeably slower to!

 

Ok Dan, some full frontal pics.





Hope that helps.

Kevo

 

kev........... is your front shaft square? :?