Ok, so I just bought a twin stick setup for my 205. I bought it because it wasn't that much and I have the 205 out already. And because it seems to be a pretty popular setup. But other than the convenience of being able to run in 2wd with your rear in low or 4hi, is there a point? Originally I thought maybe it would be cool to be able to run your front in high, and your rear in low, or vice versa (i was thinking of climbing out of a mud pit or something, front tires on solid ground in low, rear tires trying to float in the mud on high, etc). However I see that you indeed cannot do that because it wont allow it. So, again I ask, other than convenience, is it worth it? ( It is getting installed either way, just wondering if I will even use it.)
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Twin stick, whats the point?
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Jason4x4
1/2 ton status
front only, tight turns
Beyond the flexibility you mentioned, the only thing that springs to mind is more reliable control. While IIRC the stock 205 lever is better than the stock '203 (which are notorious for getting out of adjustment), the twin stick gives more positive engagement.
And you CAN run high on one end and low on the other, if the shift rails are appropriately modified ... but, umm, that's risky
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And you CAN run high on one end and low on the other, if the shift rails are appropriately modified ... but, umm, that's risky
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For serious crawling in the rocks, you can use front wheel drive only to reposition the front of the truck. Basically, by breaking traction and steering the wheels you can easily move the front end onto a different line.
Theft deterrant...leave both sticks unlabelled. 
Rene
Rene
Well the rear low is the one in my book i like. Also for break overs that would bottom you're rear d shaft out on you can climb the hill then go front drive only and dig the ledge down for a easier break over angle. It is all about options now you have a lot.On the easy trails when you are going slow 2 low is nice.
2 low is where its at. I only put in the front when needed anymore. You can engage it on the fly at very low speeds so I leave my hubs locked and leave it in 2 low alot. I guess this only really matters if you have a front locker though
supersize75k5
OrganDonorRacing.com
Front wheel drive big block burn outs in low FTW
ciffer
1/2 ton status
can 208s or 241s be twin sticked?
See, there's LOTS of good reasons for a twin stick. You should be sold now .
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BlazerBoyK5
1/2 ton status
No they cant.
Front digs are the best! Lock rear brakes in front wheel drive only and turn on a dime, literally I can spin in a circle.
cegusman
3/4 ton status
Also make shifting the 205 a lot easier. Doesn't seem to bind as much.
And it just looks badass with the twin sticks sticking up through the floor.
El Larry
Registered Member
I just put an SM465/NP205 in my Blazer, and a twin-stick is next on my agenda.
If you fabricated the right pieces, you could potentially seperate the two shift forks so that the range and mode forks each had their own lever (this is assuming there is room to run the extra linkage inside). However, this would not allow front wheel drive or seperate ranges to the front and rear. The only extra thing you would pick up would be 2LO. You would also have nuetral in 2 or 4, but I don't see how that would help.
So i take it you're happy with the triple stick doubler i sold you?
The1980BEAST
1/2 ton status
not to hijack the thread but does anyone know a thread that tells how to put a doubler in?
wheel400
1/2 ton status
Look in the Product reveiw section on the ck5 home page,They talk about ORD 203/205 doubler kit. I think this the only thing that talks about the install
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