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Rat72 · 07-30-2007, 07:25 PM

Has anyone found a good upgrade for the 205 shifter? I saw one on eBay that had a bearing in it and a greasable bolt. eBay I'd really like to find another one like this. There seems to be plenty of twin stick units now but I really have no need for one and they just use up more space.

Thanks,
Whit

eedgell · 07-30-2007, 09:46 PM

I dont know much about after market shifters, but my 79 3/4 ton has a greasable linkage as factory for the 205.

Rat72 · 07-30-2007, 09:53 PM

Does it have a bearing or bushing where the bolt goes through it? More importantly, does it rattle? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by eedgell

I dont know much about after market shifters, but my 79 3/4 ton has a greasable linkage as factory for the 205.

earl87gta · 07-31-2007, 01:00 AM

Im using a cable shifter on my divorced 205 case dont see why you couldnt do it to the regular case as well .

Rat72 · 07-31-2007, 12:36 PM

I was toying with the idea of finding an electric shift mechanism from a new vehicle and adapting it. But all that seems like a lot of work if all I'm looking for is a quiet shifter. My Atlas II shifter doesn't make any noise.

Whit

68K20 x Drill · 07-31-2007, 03:31 PM

http://quad4x4.com/New%20Process%20N...fer%20Case.htm
scroll to the bottom , then back up till you see anti rattle clips.

You can drill your existing bolt for a grease fitting, or buy one.
I also made mine a plastic washer using a yogurt lid.

eedgell · 07-31-2007, 09:42 PM

Mine is a bushing, not a bearing. No it does not rattle. Hard to wear out linkage that moves inches with a zert.[if you grease]. My 71' has no zert, and does'nt rattle either.

prg machine · 08-10-2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68K20 x Drill

http://quad4x4.com/New%20Process%20N...fer%20Case.htm
scroll to the bottom , then back up till you see anti rattle clips.

You can drill your existing bolt for a grease fitting, or buy one.
I also made mine a plastic washer using a yogurt lid.

The washer is one of many good upgrades ( I like the ingenious use of the yogurt lid!) I have shimmed the side play out of a few in Jeeps and made up a grease bolt with a zerk like above. All work good. It is all about getting the play out.

earl87gta · 08-10-2007, 10:25 PM

you can go here to and by the greesable bolt for 20 http://www.jkwoffroad.com/offroadproducts.php

07-30-2007, 07:25 PM	#1
Rat72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 135	205 Shifter Upgrade? Has anyone found a good upgrade for the 205 shifter? I saw one on eBay that had a bearing in it and a greasable bolt. eBay I'd really like to find another one like this. There seems to be plenty of twin stick units now but I really have no need for one and they just use up more space. Thanks, Whit

07-30-2007, 09:46 PM	#2
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: 205 Shifter Upgrade? I dont know much about after market shifters, but my 79 3/4 ton has a greasable linkage as factory for the 205. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

07-31-2007, 01:00 AM	#4
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: 205 Shifter Upgrade? Im using a cable shifter on my divorced 205 case dont see why you couldnt do it to the regular case as well . __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

07-31-2007, 12:36 PM	#5
Rat72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 135	Re: 205 Shifter Upgrade? I was toying with the idea of finding an electric shift mechanism from a new vehicle and adapting it. But all that seems like a lot of work if all I'm looking for is a quiet shifter. My Atlas II shifter doesn't make any noise. Whit

07-31-2007, 03:31 PM	#6
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: 205 Shifter Upgrade? http://quad4x4.com/New%20Process%20N...fer%20Case.htm scroll to the bottom , then back up till you see anti rattle clips. You can drill your existing bolt for a grease fitting, or buy one. I also made mine a plastic washer using a yogurt lid. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

07-31-2007, 09:42 PM	#7
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: 205 Shifter Upgrade? Mine is a bushing, not a bearing. No it does not rattle. Hard to wear out linkage that moves inches with a zert.[if you grease]. My 71' has no zert, and does'nt rattle either. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

08-10-2007, 10:25 PM	#9
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: 205 Shifter Upgrade? you can go here to and by the greesable bolt for 20 http://www.jkwoffroad.com/offroadproducts.php __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb



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