Homebrew twin stick, 100% recycled materials

OldGold3VZE · 03-09-2009, 12:46 PM

Well, I was rebuilding a transfer case and forgot to install the interlock pin, so I decided to just whip up a twin stick using whatever I could find around the shop. Here's the materials list:

-Shifter arms, some kind of 1/2" stock from a retail display
-Shifter prongs that go into the case, stock front leaf spring shackles, the bent ones
-Bolt and sleve, from the rear overlaod off a 1984 spring pack
-2x3" square, just laying around.

I still have to weld the 2x3 to the stock base plate for the original shifter, but I ran out of weld wire, so that'll happen tonight. I'm going to use rubber for the cover, and it will probably be recycled too.

MaXXis85 · 03-09-2009, 01:44 PM

Kool deal for on the cheap.

tomjordanphoto · 03-09-2009, 02:47 PM

That looks really good. I also did not put the shifter pin in and tried to make one after about 4 hours of wasted time I just got a used TG one from Dave. How long did it take?

800MJ · 03-09-2009, 02:59 PM

now you need to have shift knobs that are just as cool and recycled. or else all credibility is ruined

OldGold3VZE · 03-09-2009, 03:06 PM

I took about 2-3 hrs, with lost of goofing around.

Golf balls are on the list for creative knobs.

yotasavg · 03-09-2009, 03:16 PM

this is a cool project, nice n' creative. i say go for the golf balls

800MJ · 03-09-2009, 04:33 PM

ha ha golf balls. thats sweet. they gotta be dirty though lol

nevada · 03-09-2009, 05:13 PM

very nice. i plan on doing something very similair, except mine will be remote shift, so i can keep the center console.

OldGold3VZE · 03-09-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevada

very nice. i plan on doing something very similair, except mine will be remote shift, so i can keep the center console.

Yeah, that's what I wanted to do on my other truck with another version of a homemade twin stick using a forward shift rail and a top-shift rail. I ended up with one shifter coming outta the tranny, and one outta the case. I wanted to remote shift that one, now maybe I will. Thanks for the positive feedback.

cperry · 03-09-2009, 07:43 PM

so how are you going to seal it?

ColoradoToy91 · 03-09-2009, 08:13 PM

or bolt it down for that matter, did you already make a base to weld it to?

SkZuk · 03-09-2009, 08:32 PM

Dude at least use a clean rubber.

YOTAon40s · 03-09-2009, 08:35 PM

Looks good dude, cool to save a few dollars wherever you can.

nevada · 03-09-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColoradoToy91

or bolt it down for that matter, did you already make a base to weld it to?

my plan is to weld it to the cover plates. the ones that cover the unused holes.

ColoradoToy91 · 03-09-2009, 11:22 PM

good deal, those are rather thin. Galvanized one? or a mild steel one?

wxxyz · 03-16-2009, 08:55 PM

cool

good job for not letting people 'get you down' about how the metal needs to be hardened and stuff. the way people beat the crap out of their rigs, they sure seem to complain when you try to build something a little cheaper than the norm.

MT4Runner · 03-16-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevada

very nice. i plan on doing something very similair, except mine will be remote shift, so i can keep the center console.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGold3VZE

Yeah, that's what I wanted to do on my other truck with another version of a homemade twin stick using a forward shift rail and a top-shift rail. I ended up with one shifter coming outta the tranny, and one outta the case. I wanted to remote shift that one, now maybe I will. Thanks for the positive feedback.

Check out my 4Runner build; there's a remote twinstick on about page 6 or 7.

I used an inchworm twinstick from Davez, but the ideas are all there for the stealing!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevada

my plan is to weld it to the cover plates. the ones that cover the unused holes.

Those are too thin. I'll plaz one for you out of 1/8" or 3/16", you just pay shipping. (thanks for posting homebrew tech!!)

Schneider591 · 03-18-2009, 08:42 AM

what are you guys saying is too thin? the base plate or the shift arms?
great mod on the cheap looks good keep us posted when you finish.

yota_kid · 03-18-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schneider591

what are you guys saying is too thin? the base plate or the shift arms?
great mod on the cheap looks good keep us posted when you finish.

The original Base Plates.

Nookymonsta · 03-21-2009, 07:12 AM

Great thinking, Let us know how it goes

03-09-2009, 12:46 PM	#1
OldGold3VZE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107137 Posts: 166	Homebrew twin stick, 100% recycled materials Well, I was rebuilding a transfer case and forgot to install the interlock pin, so I decided to just whip up a twin stick using whatever I could find around the shop. Here's the materials list: -Shifter arms, some kind of 1/2" stock from a retail display -Shifter prongs that go into the case, stock front leaf spring shackles, the bent ones -Bolt and sleve, from the rear overlaod off a 1984 spring pack -2x3" square, just laying around. I still have to weld the 2x3 to the stock base plate for the original shifter, but I ran out of weld wire, so that'll happen tonight. I'm going to use rubber for the cover, and it will probably be recycled too.

03-09-2009, 01:44 PM	#2
MaXXis85 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72746 Location: Leonville,Louisiana Posts: 576	Kool deal for on the cheap. __________________ 1989 Toyota SAS 3VZE/RF150F/Dual RF1A's/8.0/8.0/5.29s Locked/30 Spline Longs/38 TSLs

03-09-2009, 03:16 PM	#6
yotasavg Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113382 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 80	this is a cool project, nice n' creative. i say go for the golf balls __________________ 94 T4R.

03-09-2009, 07:43 PM	#10
cperry Rock God Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33381 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 1,316	so how are you going to seal it? __________________ East Coast Gear Supply Differential Sales & Service Fair prices on quality products EastCoastGearSupply.com 919-672-2705

03-09-2009, 08:13 PM	#11
ColoradoToy91 FAQ Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108480 Location: Colorado Posts: 356	or bolt it down for that matter, did you already make a base to weld it to? __________________ 1991 Toyota Pickup 4.3L 700r4, flat bed, axles the usual.... and so on

03-09-2009, 02:47 PM	#3
tomjordanphoto Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86771 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 220	That looks really good. I also did not put the shifter pin in and tried to make one after about 4 hours of wasted time I just got a used TG one from Dave. How long did it take?

03-09-2009, 03:06 PM	#5
OldGold3VZE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 107137 Posts: 166	I took about 2-3 hrs, with lost of goofing around. Golf balls are on the list for creative knobs.

03-09-2009, 05:13 PM	#8
nevada Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 128384 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 161	very nice. i plan on doing something very similair, except mine will be remote shift, so i can keep the center console.

03-09-2009, 08:32 PM	#12
SkZuk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25448 Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada Posts: 193	Dude at least use a clean rubber. __________________ --Kev

03-09-2009, 08:35 PM	#13
YOTAon40s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44892 Location: FONTUCKY~Southern Cali Posts: 872	Looks good dude, cool to save a few dollars wherever you can. __________________ [url]WWW.ROCKBRAWLERS.COM[/url] Last edited by YOTAon40s; 03-09-2009 at 08:37 PM.

03-09-2009, 11:22 PM	#15
ColoradoToy91 FAQ Guru Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 108480 Location: Colorado Posts: 356	good deal, those are rather thin. Galvanized one? or a mild steel one? __________________ 1991 Toyota Pickup 4.3L 700r4, flat bed, axles the usual.... and so on

03-16-2009, 08:55 PM	#16
wxxyz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38255 Posts: 10	cool good job for not letting people 'get you down' about how the metal needs to be hardened and stuff. the way people beat the crap out of their rigs, they sure seem to complain when you try to build something a little cheaper than the norm.

03-18-2009, 08:42 AM	#18
Schneider591 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 102907 Location: phx az Posts: 341	what are you guys saying is too thin? the base plate or the shift arms? great mod on the cheap looks good keep us posted when you finish. __________________ 87 4runner dd/camping 82 crawler [url]http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=664201[/url]

03-21-2009, 07:12 AM	#20
Nookymonsta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123250 Posts: 12	Great thinking, Let us know how it goes __________________ the 9 most feared words in the English language.. Put your seat belt on I'm gunna try something

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