Dana 300 Twin-Stick Conversion

[jdulmer]

Ok folks, once I start my build, I plan on converting my Dana 300 to a Twin-Stick. I like the idea of having a 2low option and quite frankly, I like the whole nostalgic look of it.

Here's a link to the kit:
Dana 300 Twin Stick Shifter - Novak Conversions

It looks pretty straight forward. Have any of you, more experienced, Jeepers done this conversion? Thoughts?

 

[Deerejeep]

http://jb-custom-fabrication.myshopify.com/collections/jeep-stainless-steel-twin-stick-shifters. I would offer this vendor as an option too. I have this kit, not installed yet, but straight forward and made in the USA by what I understand to be a small business.


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[jdulmer]

http://jb-custom-fabrication.myshopify.com/collections/jeep-stainless-steel-twin-stick-shifters. I would offer this vendor as an option too. I have this kit, not installed yet, but straight forward and made in the USA by what I understand to be a small business.


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I'll check it out, thanks!

 

[Hedgehog]

From everything I can see they are the very same kit, JB manufactures them in his own shop. Probably his own garage. When I bought mine I noticed that he didn't answer E-mails until later at night making me believe he has a day job. It was a pleasure dealing with him. Also the last time I looked his prices were lower than NOVAK could sell them for. JB Fabrication has a VERY strong following here.

 

[jdulmer]

From everything I can see they are the very same kit, JB manufactures them in his own shop. Probably his own garage. When I bought mine I noticed that he didn't answer E-mails until later at night making me believe he has a day job. It was a pleasure dealing with him. Also the last time I looked his prices were lower than NOVAK could sell them for. JB Fabrication has a VERY strong following here.

I'm probably going to go with JB. Thanks!

 

[Posi]

I like the whole nostalgic look of it.

If so go with original Dana 18 twin sticks.

 

[jdulmer]

If so go with original Dana 18 twin sticks.

Do you mean just the sticks, or the whole tranny? My Dana 300 only has 46k on it. And I like the T-176 -Dana 300 combo.

 

[Posi]

In the pic is my T-18 Transmission with a Dana 300 and Dana 18 twin sticks.

 

[jdulmer]

In the pic is my T-18 Transmission with a Dana 300 and Dana 18 twin sticks.

Sweet! I will definitely consider doing that.

 

[gert]

Mine is a JB custom twin stick, I absolutely love it I found it to be the best out there IMHO

 

[jdulmer]

Mine is a JB custom twin stick, I absolutely love it I found it to be the best out there IMHO

How's it fit once installed? Looks good.

 

[Dan77CJ7]

If so go with original Dana 18 twin sticks.

Posi, hows the linkage on those d18 sticks? they look sweet.

 

[Torxhead]

How do I get one of those? Can I get one from one of the big box suppliers or do I have to go straight to JB?

 

[Dan77CJ7]

How do I get one of those? Can I get one from one of the big box suppliers or do I have to go straight to JB?

Email: jonb@jbfab.net (THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT US) < from the site,

I got mine at small local 4x4 shop paid $20 for ups.

 

[gert]

How's it fit once installed? Looks good.

They work great I put a JB conversions rotation plate (different company also freaking awesome parts http://www.jbconversions.com) on mine to rotate the Transfer Case pretty flat so I took my floor jack handle and bent them up a little to re clear my NV 3550 Transmission shifter. Here is a pic it is a little hard to see because they are wrapped in electrical tape PM me if you want a larger file

 

[jdulmer]

Thanks!

 

[gert]

Ok folks, once I start my build, I plan on converting my Dana 300 to a Twin-Stick. I like the idea of having a 2low option and quite frankly, I like the whole nostalgic look of it.

Here's a link to the kit:
Dana 300 Twin Stick Shifter - Novak Conversions

It looks pretty straight forward. Have any of you, more experienced, Jeepers done this conversion? Thoughts?

LOL, I just re looked at Novak's shifter, (its been awhile) their's is very similar to JB's shifter, same boot and stainless trim, same attachment to shifter ear and to shift rails. I did notice that they use a smaller diameter bolt with a bushing thru the shifter attachment ear on Transfer Case where as JB sends you a big ole honking grade 5 bolt and nylock nut and his is $50 cheaper

 

[hole]

I love my JB twin stick!

 

[jdulmer]

I love my JB twin stick!

I think you just persuaded me to go with JB. That looks nice.

 

[Posi]

Posi, hows the linkage on those d18 sticks? they look sweet.

Thanks, I wanted sticks that were easy to reach without bending forward and the original black old school look as well, both sticks shift smoothly.