split case twin-stick kits!!!!!

orangefj45 · 08-15-09, 10:44 AM

i've been tinkering with this idea for quite some time now and have built a few prototypes. now i finally have a design that i'm happy with so i thought i'd start selling them.
the kits come in two versions:

1) standard kit for single t-case setups. this kit is designed to be used with long and short h42, h41 and h55f transmissions or conversions where a single split transfer case is being used. the cost for this kit is $209.98

2) the "doubler" kit. this one is desinged for guys using the 203 grb units, toyboxes or any other application where more than one transfer case gear reduction unit or doubler is being used. the cost for this kit is $229.98

both kits are in stock and ready to ship; shipping is $12 flat rate anywhere in the usa. i can ship international orders as well but shipping is obviously more expensive.

these kits are loosely based on the AA twin-stick kits for the earlier one-piece fj40/45/55 transfer cases. i have modified a few of the components as well as adding a few of my own. all parts are available seperatley. the kits include everything you need to convert your existing shifter setup to a twin-stick system. also included are the shifter boots and black plastic shifter knobs. billet aluminum shift knobs are available as well for a little more. some simple fab work and sheet metal modification is required for the shifters themselves.
i will write up a thread on here in the 60 forum the next time i install a set of these in a vehicle. it'll be step-by-step with lots of pics to hepl guide you thru the installation process.

here are a few pics of the standard kit installed on an h55f. the first pic shows the oem shifter setup, the next two show my twin-stick kit installed on an h55f trans and split case. both transmission/t-case combos in these pics were built by me for customers. the one in the top pic was installed by me in a customers' fj40. the one in the two bottom pics was shipped to IPOR where it's being installed into and fj40 as well.

georg @ valley hybrids

orangefj45 · 08-15-09, 10:49 AM

here are a few pics of the 'doubler" twin-stick kit installed on cruiserdrews h41/toybox/split case combo. drew built the geartrain himself and then brought it to the shop where i built the twin-sticks for it. this combo will be going into drews fj60 project soon.

georg @ valley hybrids

orangefj45 · 08-15-09, 10:52 AM

fwiw, i will be building another split case with an AA adapter for a customer next week. he's requested a set of twin-sticks to go with the setup. i will be building this setup late next week and will post some pics when it's done as well.

Spook50 · 08-16-09, 10:28 AM

Sweet jebus that looks outstanding. Can't wait to see one available for A440F autos so I can do that on my 62.

That looks like a fantastic setup.

MANUCHAO · 08-16-09, 10:30 AM

I have an AA adapter and my current set up is not the best...
I like to see the AA adapter set up...

Im ignorant at this set up.. does this mean I could go to 4L with out having to go through 4H and N ?

Thanks !!

Dynosoar · 08-16-09, 10:51 AM

The far shifter is for 2wd - 4wd and the closer one is the range selector Hi - N- Low. I want to do this for my 700r4 I think it will fit I just need to do some measuring.

Dynosoar

orangefj45 · 08-16-09, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Spook50

Sweet jebus that looks outstanding. Can't wait to see one available for A440F autos so I can do that on my 62.

That looks like a fantastic setup.

the standard kit will work with the 62 case and auto trans. i have a complete a440f/split case combo sitting on a pallet at the shop and could do a mock-up if that helps.

georg @ valley hybrids

orangefj45 · 08-16-09, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MANUCHAO

I have an AA adapter and my current set up is not the best...
I like to see the AA adapter set up...

Im ignorant at this set up.. does this mean I could go to 4L with out having to go through 4H and N ?

Thanks !!

thanks for the reply and question. i have one of the aa th700/split case adapters at the shop, with a freshly rebuilt split case on it. i guess i could do a mock-up of for thie setup as well if time permits.
the twin stick offers a few benefits, one of them being that you can run the vehicle in "2 low".

georg

orangefj45 · 08-16-09, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynosoar

The far shifter is for 2wd - 4wd and the closer one is the range selector Hi - N- Low. I want to do this for my 700r4 I think it will fit I just need to do some measuring.

Dynosoar

should definetly work!

georg

GLTHFJ60 · 08-16-09, 09:43 PM

Would it be possible to buy the kit for just the transmission mated to the transfer case, and then later upgrade it to work with a doubler setup? I'd like to have this now but when I get a doubler I'd like to still use the same kit, even if I have to modify it a little bit.

orangefj45 · 08-17-09, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GLTHFJ60

Would it be possible to buy the kit for just the transmission mated to the transfer case, and then later upgrade it to work with a doubler setup? I'd like to have this now but when I get a doubler I'd like to still use the same kit, even if I have to modify it a little bit.

good question!

yes, the standard kit can be upgraded to the "doubler" kit with just a simple mod. and all the parts are available seperatley so putting together and "upgrade kit" or "conversion kit" will not be an issue at all.

hth

georg @ valley hybrids

67azcruizr · 08-17-09, 09:17 AM

pm sent

GLTHFJ60 · 08-17-09, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangefj45

good question!

yes, the standard kit can be upgraded to the "doubler" kit with just a simple mod. and all the parts are available seperatley so putting together and "upgrade kit" or "conversion kit" will not be an issue at all.

hth

georg @ valley hybrids

Damn. I was hoping you'd say no so that would be the only excuse for me not to buy this kit! Now I've gotta find something else to sell so I can buy this.

vtcruiser60 · 08-19-09, 03:19 PM

Is this the space where I sign up for the vendor giveaway???

mwalls54 · 08-19-09, 08:08 PM

with the shifters not bent how do they fit in a 60?

orangefj45 · 08-19-09, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vtcruiser60

Is this the space where I sign up for the vendor giveaway???

nice try kieran!

but if i actually sell enough of these to make a profit, then i might just do an x-mas give-away.

so far i have well over $1k invested in parts to make the prototypes and a few kits. plus about 25 hours of R&D...........

orangefj45 · 08-19-09, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mwalls54

with the shifters not bent how do they fit in a 60?

the shifters supplied in the kits are straight and need to be bent for each specific application.

georg @ valley hybrids

copasspupil · 08-20-09, 06:37 AM

Did you get my pm?

orangefj45 · 08-20-09, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by copasspupil

Did you get my pm?

sorry, i did not. might have gotten "lost" during the server issue. please send it again.

georg

Spook50 · 08-24-09, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by orangefj45

the standard kit will work with the 62 case and auto trans. i have a complete a440f/split case combo sitting on a pallet at the shop and could do a mock-up if that helps.

georg @ valley hybrids

Oh cool. I thought the spacing was too far differentbetween the manuals and the A440F. Can't wait to get my Tcase rebuilt and order one of your kits. Now we just need someone to offer all the necessary parts as a vacuum to manual Tcase conversion kit

I assume the 62 application is one where the shifters will need to bebent, correct? Is it just a slight bend, or pretty drastic?

orangefj45 · 08-24-09, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Spook50

Oh cool. I thought the spacing was too far differentbetween the manuals and the A440F. Can't wait to get my Tcase rebuilt and order one of your kits. Now we just need someone to offer all the necessary parts as a vacuum to manual Tcase conversion kit

I assume the 62 application is one where the shifters will need to bebent, correct? Is it just a slight bend, or pretty drastic?

somebody does sell all the parts; the dealer!

as for thr shifters, they need to be bent to suit each specific application; none of them will work with the straight shifters.

georg

hicruise55 · 08-25-09, 01:32 AM

PM sent- Aaron

hicruise55 · 08-25-09, 01:50 PM

PayPal sent! Thanks again Georg! Aaron

orangefj45 · 08-25-09, 10:04 PM

thanks for the business and support guys, i do appreciate it!

georg @ valley hybrids

orangefj45 · 08-30-09, 09:38 PM

thanks for the orders guys. post some pics when you get them installed!!!!

georg @ valley hybrids

TLC Norway · 09-03-09, 05:58 AM

nice, cant wait to do this on mine... 2low is nice!

orangefj45 · 09-03-09, 07:41 AM

here are a couple of pics of the linkage attachment point at the 2-4 shift rod.

i don't have written instructions for the kits yet but i will do my best to write up an install thread on here later next week.

georg @ valley hybrids