The Real-Deal Twin Stick Mod

[USMC]

Hey Drunk, the Twin Stick basically lets you run in lo or Hi, 4 Wheel or 2 Wheel.

I like the shift plan!

 

[USMC]

Hey Longslyde, do you want KaiserWillys contacting you? I have been requesting info on grille dimensions, and it led into the 2 Stick Conversion kit.

They were asking questions about the install, and I recommended that they speak to you. They are asking for pictures. I think that they are going with my idea to offer Roxor Conversion Kits.

Do you want me to forward your info?

 

[USMC]

By the way Longslyde, you can come to Florida and switch mine over to 2 Stick while I video everything for KaiserWillys!

We do have my office space that my wife took over as a guest room.

 

[Longslyde]

@USMC LMAO! Once was enough for me! It wasn't tough at all, just a little time consuming. But you'll love it when you're done though. As for the contact info, yes, feel free to pass it on to them. I'd be happy to answer any questions they may have.
Thanks!

 

[USMC]

Longslyde, who's gear shift knobs and boots did you use?

 

[Longslyde]

Longslyde, who's gear shift knobs and boots did you use?

Twisted Shifterz knobs and JB Fab boot kit.

 

[Longslyde]

@USMC Did you start digging into it yet?

 

[USMC]

@USMC Did you start digging into it yet?

Not yet. I have been completing work for some clients, so I have been quite busy.

 

[ADEggman]

Thanks for all the info Longslyde. Like you I modify almost everything I own in some way. I have been thinking about building my own twin stick conversion but this is way more straight forward and replacement parts are available.

 

[ADEggman]

Glad all this info is out there. I wanted to know what I am in for before starting this conversion. Just ordered the kit from Kaiser Willys as well as a shim pack. I'll take photos as I go along. The Kaiser Willys website has some good videos on the Dana D-18.

 

[Longslyde]

Awesome guys! You'll love the operation of the twin stick. Just remember the front shft bearing needs to be shimmed forward to make up the difference in the thickness of the nose cone flange between the Roxor and the Dana 18. Mine was ~.080". It needed a shim the same as the center shaft to push the bearing out far enough. Then you can use your shims to make it perfect. I missed it the first time and thought I had it shimmed properly. The resistance from the bearing on the shaft made me believe the tolerenace was right. It was not and 3 miles down the road I had a leaking t-case and loose shaft. When you measure the end play, make sure you pry the shaft back and forth enough to slide the front bearing on the shaft enough to make sure you have all the play out of it. ~.007 is the recommended end play. Do this and you'll be golden. Good luck with the projects!

P.S. Mahindra loves to use the old "Indian Shellac" compound to seal everything up. Those that know what that is will understand. One thing that might throw you off when you try to remove the T-case is how hard it cames apart when you have all the bolts out and thing you missed something because it doesn't just come off. You may have to do some prying to get things apart. just a heads up....