i was wondering if i could use a Kenworth/Peterbilt shifter **** in my '96 CTD.
i haven't personally driven one of these big-rigs but i've ridden in them and i like the way that the shifter feels and looks.

i was looking at the shifter **** and was wondering if i could use the splitter gear actuater for my pac brake switch?
could it be done? i just thought it would be sweet if it could.

-Bryan

 

give it ashot u have nothing to lose....those shifter stick are really long...they'll come up to eye level in the dodge well almost....i think u might have ahard time replacing the entire stick with the springs doen there and all that but from that area up if u can bolt the pete stick on there somehow then go for it! and please provide pics on here i like this kinda stuff

Andrew

 

You'll have to find out what thread is used on the **** to see if it will fit your. The splitter switch is air operated.

 

Just the ****, not the whole stick.

The threads are different. **** on the Ram is metric. Other is standard.

 

I have a eaton shifter on mine...with the splitter.......works great takes some "riggin" with a nut and some all thread....can be done works flawless and looks good with a long boot to go up to the ****...

 

how did you work the splitter?
what exactly did you mean when you said "takes some rigging with a nut and some all tread"?
do you have any pics of this setup?
thanks for the replys
does anyone know what the two treads are so that could get an adapter?

-Bryan

 

Threads on the **** are 1/2 in. Yes you can use the splitter to activate the brake aslong as it is vacum or air. we have done both.
Dale

 

would you guy know where i could get a tread addapter from 10mmX1.5 to 1/2 course?
the rest i'm guessing i'll just have to play with.
Perkins, how did you do yours? have pics???
thanks

 

A good machine shop would be able to make one for ya.

 

I have a Fuller shifter with two valves on mine. I am using the splitter valve for a 2-low control. The low range selector is going to control my engine brake. Because of the height of the **** I cut the top of the lever off and welded a 1/2" bolt into it. I also made my own short throw shift tower. Have been very pleased with the results.

 

"riggin" - take a piece of allthread and thread it into your "new" shift ****.

Then weld a nut that is the same size as the thread on your shifter onto the allthread and you will be able to screw your "new" shift **** onto your shifter OR

put a die on your shifter and make the threads the same size as the threads in your "new" shift ****.

 

Cool idea using a Kenworth/Peterbilt shifter **** in your '96 CTD! Using the splitter as a brake switch sounds like a good idea. It might need some work to fit, but you can ask someone who knows trucks well to help make it safe. If you can do it, your truck will be awesome!

 

I installed a eaton shifter **** on my g56 thats in my 95 4x4.. i have a bm short shifter also . The eaton is used to control the exhaust brake ..i saw how o fellow modified his on u tube so i went that route. At first i made a adapter to go from the metric to the half inch on the eaton . It was just to long for me . So i cut off the end of the shifter an welded on the half inch bolt that i cut the head off with a metabo . A pass on 7018 and paint . All good now . Works good .