Let's see your NV3550/AX15 Shifters?

[JB Fab]

Hey Guys,

After getting multiple requests for a stainless steel shifter that will match our twins-sticks, and have the optimal bend/length for our Bronco Brothers, we are requesting whatever input you guys might have?

Thank you in advance,
Jon Barricklow

 

[blubuckaroo]

The NV3550 is darned near perfect.
The one bugaboo is the factory shifter is really long. Sort of like rowing a boat.
Here's a photo of JB twin stix and a my B&M NV3550 shifter.
I cut a slot at the back of the B&M shifter shaft (below the boot level) with a disc grinder.
I sat in the driver seat and pulled (bent) the shifter back to a comfortable position.
Tig welded the shifter gap, and polished it up.

 

[markw]

I'll be looking for this. I have your twin sticks and getting ready to install the NV3550.

 

[jmangi62]

My shifter hits the cage if you're not careful,gotta figure something out there lol.

 

[WILDHORSES]

Hi Jon, make sure you cover the 3 different styles of attaching the shift handles. Here's 2 of the three. This applies to the 3550 not sure about the AX15. There are also shorter throw aftermarket options which are also different. ;D

Jim

 

[redwards69]

Following this. I have the stock jeep shifter and would prefer something to match your twin sticks that I purchased. When are you looking to have something?

 

[ChrisC74]

Hi Jon, make sure you cover the 3 different styles of attaching the shift handles. Here's 2 of the three. This applies to the 3550 not sure about the AX15. There are also shorter throw aftermarket options which are also different. ;D

Jim

I guess I have the third type...

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[ChrisC74]

My shifter hits the cage if you're not careful,gotta figure something out there lol.

I went to the local muffler shop and paid them a couple of bucks to bend mine. We did it in several steps until I was comfortable with it. This photo is in first gear and I have a few inches until I hit the dash. This will do for me until I get my giant hole filled in from my side shift. After that I am going to send my black shift stick to Jon to match the bend and angle with the same stainless steel shift rod as his twin sticks.

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[redwards69]

I guess I have the third type...

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Same here.

 

[JB Fab]

The NV3550 is darned near perfect.
The one bugaboo is the factory shifter is really long. Sort of like rowing a boat.
Here's a photo of JB twin stix and a my B&M NV3550 shifter.
I cut a slot at the back of the B&M shifter shaft (below the boot level) with a disc grinder.
I sat in the driver seat and pulled (bent) the shifter back to a comfortable position.
Tig welded the shifter gap, and polished it up.

Nice, do you have a side view picture to illustrate the amount/location of bend?

 

[JB Fab]

Following this. I have the stock jeep shifter and would prefer something to match your twin sticks that I purchased. When are you looking to have something?

Very soon, for the square mount.....
We just need some measurements as a starting point, and a couple of people that can test the square mount (with pictures in the next couple of weeks)?

Jon

 

[JB Fab]

Here is what the "T" type AX-15 application looks like.....
It's hard to tell in this picture but the AX-15 shifter is bent back and toward the driver.

 

[work765]

Ohh nice!! )


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[CoronaDog]

I'm in the middle of an AX15 install. Hope to get it done this weekend if it ever stops raining. I am very interested in getting a matching set to the J twin sticks you made for me.

 

[work765]

Jon, that main shifter looks great! Can you post some more pics when you get a chance. That would look perfect next to your twin sticks I have I think about it once and awhile how your twin sticks are probably the nicest looking thing in my cab! The rest looks old and beat up.
Thanks again for those


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[redwards69]

Very soon, for the square mount.....
We just need some measurements as a starting point, and a couple of people that can test the square mount (with pictures in the next couple of weeks)?

Jon

I wouldn't mind testing it, but my rig won't be finished until July. Keep us posted though as I'll be ready to buy when it's done.

 

[Dbteak]

I'm a little late to the party but here is my input. I would like to bend it back another 1". While shifting, the shifter is about 2 inches from my leg. Hope the pictures help. The pictures are the transmission in first gear. Doug
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This measurement is from the drivers door
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[blubuckaroo]

When I first installed my NV3550, it had the stock shifter. It had a very long throw. Sort of like rowing a boat.
It really didn't do much for a sporty feel.
I couldn't see any bending or a simple lever change would fix that, so I replaced it with a complete aftermarket shifter.

But then again, if you're just after a matching look, and are happy with the long throw, sure you can easily make a stainless lever, that looks just like the twin sticks.

 

[JB Fab]

When I first installed my NV3550, it had the stock shifter. It had a very long throw. Sort of like rowing a boat.
It really didn't do much for a sporty feel.
I couldn't see any bending or a simple lever change would fix that, so I replaced it with a complete aftermarket shifter.

But then again, if you're just after a matching look, and are happy with the long throw, sure you can easily make a stainless lever, that looks just like the twin sticks.

If anyone needed, we could duplicate the the interface of the aftermarket shifter too? If they are a single piece handle we can splice.

 

[JB Fab]

I'm a little late to the party but here is my input. I would like to bend it back another 1". While shifting, the shifter is about 2 inches from my leg. Hope the pictures help. The pictures are the transmission in first gear. Doug
[URL=http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/dbteak/media/WP_20160518_002_zpsxgwoltzp.jpg.html] [/URL]Measured from the steering column. It is an aftermarket tilt.
[URL=http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/dbteak/media/WP_20160518_001_zpsqds3z1tj.jpg.html] [/URL]
This measurement is from the drivers door
[URL=http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/dbteak/media/WP_20160518_003_zpspd6dpmec.jpg.html] [/URL]

Thanks for the measurements, unfortunately I don't have a bronco with a NV3550/AX-15 in the shop to use as a reference. Can you tell me what the length of the shifter is, the approximate degree of bend, and how far the bend is from the bottom?