Hy guys. I drve a 96 xj wit a 6 inch lift. For some reason when i put thething in 4 wheel drive it is almost impossble to get it out. I think it may be something wrong with the linkage, or t case. You pretty much have o just keep slamming it back and forth for a while until it disengages. The part-time light will go off, but it doesnt come out. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

 

 

you should try changing the fluid on it or at least check the level

 

Did you do a transfer case drop?
If so take a look underneath and you will see that the pin that goes from a bracket mount on the body then to the transmisson is bent down... the pin is where the rod from the actual lever (transfer case shifter) to a rod that goes back into the transfer case or range lever that actually shifts it into 2wd, part-time, full-time, 4lo etc... this pin that is now crooked from the transfer case drop is originally level from the body mount to the transmisson..
I had this exact problem and there are mods you can do or purchase online...
But I found that white lithium grease did the trick for me.. I have a 4.5" lift and my Xcase drop was a 1.5" I believe... Grease the linkage up and see if that does the trick... I had to screw around for a bit to find out the problem but my rig was hopeless until I greased the linkage and has been working for several months nicely since.

 

"Pin" also know as Torque Shaft... Sorry I didn't know the name to that one.
Good luck if this is your dilemma anywhoo

 

they make a small bracket that also lowers the linkage when using the drop brackets

 

tcl31 is the part number by skyjacker

 

Or just adjust the linkage some to make work. That always helped me

 

Are you on dry pavement.