What are you guys doing with your np205's? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Eturnit3 · 06-12-2009, 07:36 PM

Hi everyone,
Happy Friday! I was wondering what popular modifications everyone is running with their np205's. Ive been thinking of throwing on a set of these
http://jbfab.net/Merchant2/merchant...._Code=Shifters whatcha think?

I have been reading a lot about clocking rings and stuff I don't understand. So maybe if your guys can tell me what mods your running and what the mod does in lamens... That would be cool!!

babyJay · 06-12-2009, 08:13 PM

what, may I ask, is wrong with your stock shifter. It has been my understanding that twin stick shifters only come into play with an NP205/203 Doubler t.c.

duramax3388 · 06-13-2009, 02:42 AM

you can twin stick a 205 but it just makes it so that you can use one stick for 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive and one stick for high and low range its been awhile since i have seen one to remember how it was done but i know you can do it

Burt4x4 · 06-13-2009, 10:39 AM

Nothing, just 15yrs of wheelin it

Changed the gear oil & painted it..oh and added a washer to the linkage mount to take some slack out.

powerdriver 1958 · 06-13-2009, 12:55 PM

I have thought about doing the twin stick thing to my mud truck.I think it would help me and there is a certain cool factor to it also.My axles are locked.Some of the places I run there is some tight turning so I'm in and out of 4by.The difference is about a 1/2 inch between 4by and 2by with the factory shifter and the ground is usually pretty rough. I really want something with a longer throw so in low light conditions you can just reach over and "feel" that it is in 4by.2/3rds of the races my class runs are in the dark.

**special-K** · 06-13-2009, 08:51 PM

I`ve never done a ding dangley thang to a 205.Neffin,I tellya...ceptin`paintin`a couple-few here or there.

Eturnit3 · 06-13-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duramax3388

you can twin stick a 205 but it just makes it so that you can use one stick for 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive and one stick for high and low range its been awhile since i have seen one to remember how it was done but i know you can do it

Negative with the kit I posted you can use front wheel drive only or rear wheel drive low...requires internal mod and to the shift rail as well... no one running clocking rings or nothing?

babyJay · 06-13-2009, 11:33 PM

Beatin the snot out of it pushin a Boss V-Plow!

Reno's71 · 06-16-2009, 01:28 AM

I do know that I need to replace some seals. After that, clean, then paint. Though, I need to replace every other seal too. Except axles....

turp mcspray · 06-22-2009, 06:10 PM

Years ago I made a twinstick set up on my orange blazer. I use 2 low all the time when I'm "wheelin". Most of the time you don't need 4wd but being able to drive in low range 2wd is nice. When I made my set up they didn't sell a kit yet. I came across an article in Petersons a few years ago on how to modify your stock shift rail. I have never got around to doing this. Without modifying the rail you can't use front wheel drive only. At least I'm guessing thats why I can't on mine.

Eturnit3 · 06-22-2009, 10:59 PM

yeah I found modified shift rails..
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog...seshifters.htm

1969K10 · 06-23-2009, 01:21 PM

Mostly I'm just adding gear grease to mine... need to fix that leak!

I twin-sticked mine when I swapped it in to replace my blown T-221. I did NOT make the internal mods. So I have 1 stick that is HI-N-LO for the rear axle & the other stick is HI-N-LO for the front axle. W/O the mod, you must move the rear shifter, and then the front. To come out, you have to move the front shifter and then the rear...
Did I need it, no, but it was only $20 more than a new single stick kit, and the X-fer I got had no shifter. Mostly, it's a cool factor in my truck. I'll never use it to drag the back end around. If I ever open the X-fer up, I'll make the mod. Again, don't need to, but want to.

06-12-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
Eturnit3 Bloodied Knuckles Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grass Valley CA Posts: 273	What are you guys doing with your np205's? Hi everyone, Happy Friday! I was wondering what popular modifications everyone is running with their np205's. Ive been thinking of throwing on a set of these http://jbfab.net/Merchant2/merchant...._Code=Shifters whatcha think? I have been reading a lot about clocking rings and stuff I don't understand. So maybe if your guys can tell me what mods your running and what the mod does in lamens... That would be cool!! Last edited by Eturnit3; 06-12-2009 at 07:37 PM.

06-12-2009, 08:13 PM	#2
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: What are you guys doing with your np205's? what, may I ask, is wrong with your stock shifter. It has been my understanding that twin stick shifters only come into play with an NP205/203 Doubler t.c. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-13-2009, 02:42 AM	#3
duramax3388 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Zanesville Ohio Posts: 3	Re: What are you guys doing with your np205's? you can twin stick a 205 but it just makes it so that you can use one stick for 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive and one stick for high and low range its been awhile since i have seen one to remember how it was done but i know you can do it __________________ 03 duramax 6sp. 4x4 cc sb Last edited by duramax3388; 06-13-2009 at 02:46 AM.

06-13-2009, 10:39 AM	#4
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: What are you guys doing with your np205's? Nothing, just 15yrs of wheelin it Changed the gear oil & painted it..oh and added a washer to the linkage mount to take some slack out. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

06-13-2009, 12:55 PM	#5
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: What are you guys doing with your np205's? I have thought about doing the twin stick thing to my mud truck.I think it would help me and there is a certain cool factor to it also.My axles are locked.Some of the places I run there is some tight turning so I'm in and out of 4by.The difference is about a 1/2 inch between 4by and 2by with the factory shifter and the ground is usually pretty rough. I really want something with a longer throw so in low light conditions you can just reach over and "feel" that it is in 4by.2/3rds of the races my class runs are in the dark. Last edited by powerdriver 1958; 06-13-2009 at 01:17 PM.

06-13-2009, 08:51 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What are you guys doing with your np205's? I`ve never done a ding dangley thang to a 205.Neffin,I tellya...ceptin`paintin`a couple-few here or there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-13-2009, 11:33 PM	#8
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: What are you guys doing with your np205's? Beatin the snot out of it pushin a Boss V-Plow! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-16-2009, 01:28 AM	#9
Reno's71 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 47	Re: What are you guys doing with your np205's? I do know that I need to replace some seals. After that, clean, then paint. Though, I need to replace every other seal too. Except axles....

06-22-2009, 06:10 PM	#10
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: What are you guys doing with your np205's? Years ago I made a twinstick set up on my orange blazer. I use 2 low all the time when I'm "wheelin". Most of the time you don't need 4wd but being able to drive in low range 2wd is nice. When I made my set up they didn't sell a kit yet. I came across an article in Petersons a few years ago on how to modify your stock shift rail. I have never got around to doing this. Without modifying the rail you can't use front wheel drive only. At least I'm guessing thats why I can't on mine. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

06-22-2009, 10:59 PM	#11
Eturnit3 Bloodied Knuckles Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grass Valley CA Posts: 273	Re: What are you guys doing with your np205's? yeah I found modified shift rails.. http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog...seshifters.htm

06-23-2009, 01:21 PM	#12
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: What are you guys doing with your np205's? Mostly I'm just adding gear grease to mine... need to fix that leak! I twin-sticked mine when I swapped it in to replace my blown T-221. I did NOT make the internal mods. So I have 1 stick that is HI-N-LO for the rear axle & the other stick is HI-N-LO for the front axle. W/O the mod, you must move the rear shifter, and then the front. To come out, you have to move the front shifter and then the rear... Did I need it, no, but it was only $20 more than a new single stick kit, and the X-fer I got had no shifter. Mostly, it's a cool factor in my truck. I'll never use it to drag the back end around. If I ever open the X-fer up, I'll make the mod. Again, don't need to, but want to. __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)



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