dana 20 ...new twin stick

hey all ... finally got a twin stick on my dana 20 ... i really like it ... i was just wondering .. under normal use each lever only has an in and an out posision ... im guessing the driver side does eather high and low and the passengerside lever does 4x4 and 4x2.. would i be correct ... i havent taken it out for a spin yet ... thanks

 

that sounds about right. on mine, lever closest to you all the way back and the other in the middle is two high. both in the middle is neutral. both back is four high and both forward is four low. i found that with the inter lock pellets still in i am able to get two low as well. that is the stick closest to you all the way forward and the other one in the middle.

 

http://www.hermtheoverdriveguy.com/id103.htm

Here's a decal Herm is selling.

 

Actually on the Dana 20, with the twin stick each stick has 3 positions. all the way forward, middle, and all the way back. Each stick controls a axle. So the stick next to the tranny controls the rear axle (hi, neutral and low). The other stick controls the front axle (hi, neutral and low).

 

Sounds nice! I've got a couple D18's I'm putting the internals into my D20, and plan on using the twin sticks as well. Did you fab your sticks up or use a kit? I'd be interested in seeing some pics or a write up.

 

well i got my twin stick from e bay nice stainless steel and adjustable linkage and ball joints all stainless was 120 dollers ... i had to drill it for the set screws and thats all and cut up the floor board a little bit . the only problem is i have an after market heater core and houseing and the stick hits it so im gonna have to get longer threded rod for the linkage to move the sticks back a little other than that works great ... i just am haveing a chargeing problem with the battery... i probely need a stronger alt.. and new battery cables ... ill see about getting a sticker for it ... looks nice and ill see if sometime this week if i can get some pics in ... im gonna be getting rid of the old shifter... i tryed posting an ad on the for sale here but i cant find my ad after i posted ... me thinks it didnt work ...

thanks for all the help

 

its great youll have to drill the places for the set screws ... pretty easy and ... if you want too install greese nipples on the shifters ... make it easyer to lube ... its an easy install .. only bad part was cutting the floor board .. ill get some pics up as soon as i can .. been kinda busy lately

 

i tryed cutting it with tin snips .....the really big ones that look like bolt cutters ... it didnt work well i had to use an angle grinder ... and the only angle grinder i have has like a 3/4 hp electric motor in it .... my grandpas old tools.. i need pnumatic toold i have a butterfly wrench and a impact wrinch ... need a die grinder and a cut off tool and maybe a ratchet.. and an air hammer/chizle(with ball joint tool ).... my christmas list i guess ...

 

Where did you guys get the twin stick shifters? My D20 linkage is so sloppy that I cannot get the front axle for 4Low to engage due to the shifter hitting the floor board.

I am having trouble locating replacement parts and a dual stick shifter would be the answer in my book.

 

http://home.alltel.net/ezduzit/twin20.htm Found this checking around.

 

Sorry to rain on your parade but you can't use the 18 twin stick housing and shift rails on a 20 unless you are converting a 20 housing to 18 off set outputs. Reason is the type and way the bearings are retained . Lay the 18 and 20 front outputs side to side and you'll see what I mean. That's why you have to use Scout Twin stick housing and shift rails which are rare and can be hard to find or build custom. That's why no one sells just the 18 parts to convert a 20 to twin stick. I wish it were that simple . Nickmil. :stout:

 

Can someone explain to me the advantages of a twin stick. Does it make it easier to shift in and out of ranges or 2+4?