rkntoy's Really Slow Dual Case Install

[rkntoy]

It begins...

Thought I would start a thread to track putting together my dual t-case with triple shifters. I have gotten info from a bunch of different threads but will try to keep all my steps in this thread. Just don't expect me to get it done quickly as the startup I work for is starting to take off. My goal - get it wrapped and trail tested in time for Colorado Toyota Jamboree.

In parts accumulation mode now.

Thanks to Trail-Gear for starting things off with helpful phone calls and fast shipping.

 

[owyheerat]

sub'd

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[rkntoy]

Bit of a delay....Christmas Day present to myself.

 

[rkntoy]

But...using the time to keep accumulating parts.

Enter the URD short-shift kit and my triple-stick shifter setup from RADesigns. Going to get my drivelines lengthened/shortened in advance too - picked up some spares.

Rory at RADesigns is most excellent to work with.

 

[Tyler James Inc]

Bit of a delay....Christmas Day present to myself.

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Care to explain?!

 

[thegipper]

How on earth did you manage to do that??

 

[Sean K.]

Youch! Hope it heals up quick.

 

[jkeith.w]

Bit of a delay....Christmas Day present to myself.

so, is your startup a Jim Rose Circus sort of thing, then?

 

[JWaldz]

Well, I want to follow this build but not if you keep posting pics like that...

 

[MandAtaco]

Following the build, so close to getting mine ready to go in!

What the heck did you do to your finger?!?!

 

[St Runner]

Index finger, right hand on a obvious set of working hands. That is going to hurt for a while. That is the one finger that touches everything. Nice build, I love the duel case but dont have the need to justify it myself.

 

[rkntoy]

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Care to explain?!

Yup - breaking all safety procedures I was holding a stud aligned with the base plate with my right hand and using my framing gun with my left. Framing gun obviously pointed at my right hand.

Well, double shots happen - especially when I use my non-dominant hand. First nail - right where I wanted it. Second one - not so much. Off to the ER with a 3" galvanized framing nail in my finger. Thought for a moment about grabbing wise-grips but thought for sure I had gotten the bone. In the end, I just glanced the nail off the very tip.

Can't feel the tip of the finger any more - hopefully some will come back.

 

[rkntoy]

OK - feeling is finally coming back a little bit so hauling the drivelines in for modification.

Before I start is there any specific steps that people want documented while I do it?

Going to be following the Trail-Gear install guides for installing the 4.7 gearset (http://www.trail-gear.com/PDF/105000-1-INS.pdf) and Taco adapter (http://www.trail-gear.com/PDF/304091-1-INS.pdf). The guides are sure a lot more complete than the first time I installed a dual case setup.

 

[4x4runner2002]

Subbed might have to follow your lead on this. More of a novelty item, but would be useful as well, for me at least.

 

[rkntoy]

Ordering up some more parts during healing time. Anyone need a set of triple stick shift knobs? Ordered these which means I am getting 3 too many.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DZQ8926/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Heading off to the laser etching place to see how much it would take to etch them something like this with a matching 2WD-4WD.

 

[rkntoy]

URD Short Shifter Install

First step to free up some shifter space. Did not turn out like I thought it would and now understand why [MENTION=94888]EatonKyleH[/MENTION] cut and re-welded his shifters so much.

Only short shifter option for the W59 I could find was URD. The instructions were pretty good so I will just post up some things that did not align with the instructions - along with before and after pics.

Before front movement:

Before back movement:

First hiccup was #7 - where is says place the thicker section of the spacer to the rear. Looking at it all dimensions looked the same front and back. Broke out the calipers - all the same front and back. So I just put it on.

Next issue - the front shifter mount holes are under the front edge of the opening and you can't fit the long allen bolt in. You also have to torque them so I had to make some space.

All done - after pics.

The angle in the forward position does not show well. Ended up cutting a bit over 2" off the throw. All came off the forward motion which I was not expecting. Sooooo - looks like cutting and bending is in my shifter's future.

 

[owyheerat]

Good to know...

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I am in the process of installing an Inchworm dual case and have the same short shifter kit. This info is helpful. I hope to have the dual case installed this weekend, then wait for drive shafts to be reworked.

Thanks for the informative posts

 

[rkntoy]

I am in the process of installing an Inchworm dual case and have the same short shifter kit. This info is helpful. I hope to have the dual case installed this weekend, then wait for drive shafts to be reworked.

Thanks for the informative posts

You are way ahead of me.

I am wondering how hard it would be to heat and bend versus cut and weld.

 

[rkntoy]

Little things to prep.

 

[rkntoy]

I have to say the Trail Gear skid plate is dang beefy and a pretty good value if you shop around a bit.