Transfer case interlock pin?

nocents · 05-11-08, 08:29 AM

I am rebuliding my duel transfercase set-up, putting 4.70 in the rear. I thought I would treat myself to a twin stick at the same time. The problem is Marlin is out of stock on twin stick and does not have a date when I can get one (I am on the list). I don't really want to pull the T-case out again to install the twin stick.
Why can't I just leave the interlock pin out when I reassemble the unit? I think all it does is prevent you from shifting to 2wd low. Anyone out ther tried this. (I did a search and came up empty).
I know on the 40 style T case you just modify the shift plate to eliminate the shift interlock, this just seems like the same deal to me.

thank in advance for the help
Nocents

2ndGenToyotaFan · 05-11-08, 10:03 AM

Should be fine, it's really just a safety measure I think..... So you can't mess up the shift fork configuration... with out the inter lock pin, you could go from 4hi to 2low by shifting both forks at once with the shifter in the middle instead of one side or the other.... But as long as you know what is going on down there, it shouldn't be a problem.

Bob_Garrett · 05-11-08, 10:13 AM

Have you checked with Front Range Off-Road to see if they have any available? I have one from them and it works well.

missouriman · 05-15-08, 07:05 PM

I was also going to order front range off roads if they ever have a sale..

they could next day air it to you!! may cost ya a 50 but you would have it.
I plan on putting some closed cell foam in there.

do you have any problems with leaks with yours?

fourwd1 · 05-16-08, 10:00 AM

Sky Mfg also sells twin stick kits.

missouriman · 05-18-08, 09:11 PM

I think that sky sells the front range off road one, correct me if I am wrong.

ps.
if sky has his own, what are the choices out there, I am activily looking to buy one.

05-11-08, 08:29 AM	#1
nocents IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 261	Transfer case interlock pin? I am rebuliding my duel transfercase set-up, putting 4.70 in the rear. I thought I would treat myself to a twin stick at the same time. The problem is Marlin is out of stock on twin stick and does not have a date when I can get one (I am on the list). I don't really want to pull the T-case out again to install the twin stick. Why can't I just leave the interlock pin out when I reassemble the unit? I think all it does is prevent you from shifting to 2wd low. Anyone out ther tried this. (I did a search and came up empty). I know on the 40 style T case you just modify the shift plate to eliminate the shift interlock, this just seems like the same deal to me. thank in advance for the help Nocents

05-11-08, 10:03 AM	#2
2ndGenToyotaFan No longer pre-approved... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yreka, CA TLCA# 13872 Sign Up!!! You know you want to! Posts: 3,169	Should be fine, it's really just a safety measure I think..... So you can't mess up the shift fork configuration... with out the inter lock pin, you could go from 4hi to 2low by shifting both forks at once with the shifter in the middle instead of one side or the other.... But as long as you know what is going on down there, it shouldn't be a problem. __________________ Jerod The 79-95 Truck/4Runner FAQ 89 4Runner "The James Caird" 01 4Runner, for my Pacific Mountain Cruisers

05-11-08, 10:13 AM	#3
Bob_Garrett IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shawnee, KS TLCA# 9268 Posts: 903	Have you checked with Front Range Off-Road to see if they have any available? I have one from them and it works well. __________________ "Inside every old person is a young person saying "What the F*** happened?" Bob 95 FZJ80 83 Mini-Truck Tornado Alley Cruisers Shawnee, KS

05-16-08, 10:00 AM	#5
fourwd1 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central MD Posts: 83	Sky Mfg also sells twin stick kits. __________________ 84 4Runner - ARBed 5.29s F&R, 2.28 & 4.7 t-cases, 30 spl Longs, 36" TSLs, etc. seen in FOUR WHEELER magazine July 2006, OFF-ROAD magazine Feb 2007

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05-15-08, 07:05 PM	#4
missouriman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 161	I was also going to order front range off roads if they ever have a sale.. they could next day air it to you!! may cost ya a 50 but you would have it. I plan on putting some closed cell foam in there. do you have any problems with leaks with yours?

05-18-08, 09:11 PM	#6
missouriman IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 161	I think that sky sells the front range off road one, correct me if I am wrong. ps. if sky has his own, what are the choices out there, I am activily looking to buy one.