74 CJ5 , Teraflex, Twin Shift, new console, new CB
Decided to have a Teraflex 3:14 conversion put in my Dana 20 . While it is apart, may as well convert to the Novak twinstick, make a new console and, what the heck, Xmas is here need a CB....
The Teraflex is a really high quality conversion-HUGE difference compared to the 2:1 stock gears.
The Novak twinstick is a really high quality twin shifter kit. Once installed however, the rear diff immeditely began jumping out of low range. A quick call to Novak, and consultation with their Dana 20 expert-and a solve was in process. I did see where many used spring shimms to stiffen the springs. For my application Novak advised that we fill in the "slopped " detent on the rear diff shift rail-with weld. Once filled in, grind until the Shifter (for the rear diff) snaps in and out of four low. WORKED PERFECT! What really suprised me was how smoth I could move in and out of four low-rear diff.
I have seen pros and cons re driving a CJ5 in front wheel drive. Speaking from first hand experience during the recent snow storm in the East-I can say for me, the CJ was MUCH easier to drive when the roads had patches of dry and snow combined. I would simply slip the rear diff in neutral, leave the front diff engaged. As soon as the roads were completely covered-back to 4Whl. My opinion-jeep fish-tailed MUCH less, and, was easier to keep straight
The Console was fabbed out of diamond plate, with , the Novak twinshift boot installed. Picture does not do it justice-looks really clean !
The Cobra 29 is a REALLY nice unit. I did have some difficulties mounting it due to the size. I made a bracket , and, bolted it to the lip under the dash-I wish I could angle it a bit more, but, with Limited space, this was the best compromise! Love the Weather stations
I will post some actual storm driving pictures in a bit....
The Teraflex is a really high quality conversion-HUGE difference compared to the 2:1 stock gears.
The Novak twinstick is a really high quality twin shifter kit. Once installed however, the rear diff immeditely began jumping out of low range. A quick call to Novak, and consultation with their Dana 20 expert-and a solve was in process. I did see where many used spring shimms to stiffen the springs. For my application Novak advised that we fill in the "slopped " detent on the rear diff shift rail-with weld. Once filled in, grind until the Shifter (for the rear diff) snaps in and out of four low. WORKED PERFECT! What really suprised me was how smoth I could move in and out of four low-rear diff.
I have seen pros and cons re driving a CJ5 in front wheel drive. Speaking from first hand experience during the recent snow storm in the East-I can say for me, the CJ was MUCH easier to drive when the roads had patches of dry and snow combined. I would simply slip the rear diff in neutral, leave the front diff engaged. As soon as the roads were completely covered-back to 4Whl. My opinion-jeep fish-tailed MUCH less, and, was easier to keep straight
The Console was fabbed out of diamond plate, with , the Novak twinshift boot installed. Picture does not do it justice-looks really clean !
The Cobra 29 is a REALLY nice unit. I did have some difficulties mounting it due to the size. I made a bracket , and, bolted it to the lip under the dash-I wish I could angle it a bit more, but, with Limited space, this was the best compromise! Love the Weather stations
I will post some actual storm driving pictures in a bit....
