Hey y'all
I noticed that I am not able to shift into 4L. 4H seems to work and the part-time light comes on but when I shift down into 4L nothing engages and it feels like its slipping through. Any recommendations as to where I can look for an issue? Transfer case?

it's a '99 Manual XJ

Thanks

 

Have a look underneath and check the linkages for any play or damage. I've never dealt with a transfer case issue myself but have seen people post about upgraded linkages as the stock ones begin to fail. The linkage could even possibly be out of adjustment. That's where I'd start.

 

Bump
While you're down there you could also change the transfer case fluid and check for metal. Just to make sure you haven't chewed any teeth up.

 

I am only familiar with NP242..on all 3 of my XJ, it is often not easy to shift ranges.

It is especially difficult to shift into Lo, and the instructions in the Operators Handbook must be followed, and a few little tricks

The problem is made worse by worn trans mount, engine mounts etc

On other 4wd vehicles I have owned, its normal to have some issues shifting the transfer case

 

Are you you moving at all when you try to get into low range?

 

Here is the linkage, obviously slipped from the casing/bushing. is this a common issue or should I be worried about something bigger like in the transfer case itself?

 

I've never personally had this issue but I've always been told it's very common.

http://www.boostwerksengineering.com...-V20_p_25.html
This is what I ordered for my build (haven't installed it yet cause tranny is out) and it is also what I've always been told is the best solution to fixing this problem. So let's hope both of what I've been told is correct and helpful to you XD

 

One question, do you have a transfer case drop installed?

 

I do not believe so. Pretty sure just stock under there.

 

OK. Then I am guessing you will have to replace the bracket since that bushing will probably just pop out again

 

Check that the transmission mount isn't shot. If that or the motor mounts are bad and the trans is shifting side-side, that will make that linkage pop out.

There is also a kit to replace the bushing parts. $16

Or replace the poorly designed linkage altogether for $60. Don't know much about the second one, but others here have used the BoostWerks one.
http://www.boostwerksengineering.com...-V20_p_29.html

 

Hey all,
I am looking at two transfer case linkages:
one from Azzys design works: https://www.azzysdesignworks.com/sto...se-linkage-kit
and one from boostwerkengineering: http://www.boostwerksengineering.com...-V20_p_29.html

Have you heard one is better than the other?

Thanks for the input

 

I can't say if one is better than the other but I put the boostwerks linkage on mine about a month ago and have been very happy with it. I installed it a week before a trip to Colorado and it shifts better than it ever did before even after several days bouncing around on the trails.