Twin Stick rail mods - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SunSoaked · 01-09-2013, 05:11 PM

I'm going to twin stick my 205. I plan to fab the shifter and linkage myself. I know I need to modify (lengthen?) the indexing "slots" on the shift rails. Has anyone done this or have instructions on how to do it? I don't want send them to ORD and pay $85 for a simple mod.

I will be using a mill, not the angle grinder

snj8198 · 01-09-2013, 05:14 PM

I think ORD has a guide on how and where to grind the shifter rods. Check their site. I used to have a template for it but not sure where it got put.

Redcap · 01-09-2013, 05:17 PM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gener...ick-cheap.html

SunSoaked · 01-09-2013, 06:04 PM

Thanks guys. That actually looks pretty easy.

Redcap · 01-09-2013, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunSoaked

Thanks guys. That actually looks pretty easy.

It is. Having access to a mill makes it even easier.

**kwmech** · 01-09-2013, 08:04 PM

I've done dozens of them, you don't even have to touch the lower rail. The purpose of the twin stick is to be able to do a front drive (dig) only. So with that, all you have to do is modify the 2wd or top rail to neutralize while in 4wd either high or low. This way also prevents from putting the rear into low and front into high or visa/versa

01-09-2013, 05:11 PM	#1
SunSoaked Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 1,525	Twin Stick rail mods I'm going to twin stick my 205. I plan to fab the shifter and linkage myself. I know I need to modify (lengthen?) the indexing "slots" on the shift rails. Has anyone done this or have instructions on how to do it? I don't want send them to ORD and pay $85 for a simple mod. I will be using a mill, not the angle grinder

01-09-2013, 05:14 PM	#2
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Twin Stick rail mods I think ORD has a guide on how and where to grind the shifter rods. Check their site. I used to have a template for it but not sure where it got put. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

01-09-2013, 05:17 PM	#3
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: Twin Stick rail mods http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gener...ick-cheap.html __________________ '77 K35 - 454, SM465/NP205, 4.56 D60/14bFF

01-09-2013, 06:04 PM	#4
SunSoaked Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 1,525	Re: Twin Stick rail mods Thanks guys. That actually looks pretty easy.

01-09-2013, 08:04 PM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: Twin Stick rail mods I've done dozens of them, you don't even have to touch the lower rail. The purpose of the twin stick is to be able to do a front drive (dig) only. So with that, all you have to do is modify the 2wd or top rail to neutralize while in 4wd either high or low. This way also prevents from putting the rear into low and front into high or visa/versa

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