D300 twin stick driving

[todd238]

Soon I'll be installing the twin stick conversion for my Dana 300 . Right now I have Dana 44 axles with 3:27 gears. I can take off and drive down the road ok once I get going but I can't do anything else like haul my 5X8 enclosed trailer. So my question is if I use the 2wd Lo gear going down the highway or cruising in the back country will it tear up my Transfer Case ? I can't afford to lower the gears in my D44s at this point so hoping this will be a work around for now. Thnx for any input.

 

[bondo258]

2 Low is too low for highway speeds.

Jeeps can haul a small trailer pretty well, if left with near stock tires. Enclosed? maybe around town.

Putting 33's on your rig, without installing a taller gearset, is like carrying a trailer already. You are currently lugging the drivetrain near it's limits.

This chart is all over the web. It's accurate and often quoted. Notice where your setup is at.
myjeeptj.com » Blog Archive » Gear ratio to tire size chart

 

[Kane]

The thought of towing a 5x8 enclosed trailer with an SOA CJ5 scares me in itself. The biggest thing I ever towed with my CJ5 with 33's and a 3 inch lift was a small wave runner watercraft.

 

[PaRenegade]

I pulled a 4'x6' Jartran (like Uhaul) covered trailer from s. cali. to pa., with 2:73 gears and 32" tires. Wasn't always fun but it did it.
Using low in 2wd would be no different then 4 low except only 2 wheels will be powered instead of all 4. A twin stick will only give you more selection/control.

 

[Kilo19]

I'm hearing/reading alot about the Dana 300 and twin stick TC. upon getting one (Dana 300 ) would it be recommended right off the bat to convert to a twin stick, or just look for one instead? I like the thought of having more control off road with the twin stick.

 

[PaRenegade]

Look no further. JB Custom Fabrication: Jeep D-300 Stainless twin-stick shifter
It's probably the cheapest priced one out there, yet a quality product. Several folks on another site have gotten them and have zero complaints. I bought one for my rebuild but am not at that point yet. Looks to be built really well and the boot comes with it.

 

[Kilo19]

thx, that looks awesome

esp the alu. caps, maybe a little much, but still cool.

 

[todd238]

I just received my twin stick conversion for my Transfer Case . It was real easy to install, makes my tc easier to shift, and gives a lot more gearing options. Also looks pretty cool. I got mine from JB fabrication and it was great service and fast shipping.