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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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Do I have to stopped? Or in neutral?
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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Stop, put it in neutral, shift into 4l.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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4 hi no need to stop- 4 lo STOP
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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How to start a thread new to the sight might be a dumb question but need help
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As long as your going below 5MPH, you just need to put it in N and shift into 4lo.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 02:52 AM
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Grind it until it fits. Or just stop, put it in neutral, and drop it into 4L. My tcase always grinds though.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 03:31 AM
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Grind it until it fits. Or just stop, put it in neutral, and drop it into 4L. My tcase always grinds though.
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Go below 5mph don't stop then put it in neutral then in 4lo it shouldn't grind
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 03:59 AM
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when you get in 4 lo is the steering supposed to feel fudged up when you try to turn lol
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 04:03 AM
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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the reason I asked I think it messed my tranny up. I didnt stop or put it in neutral and my tranny seized up on me promptly.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Me personally, I would not be moving at all to put it in 4Lo. Stop, trans in neutral, shift t case to 4Lo, (should not grind), trans in D if auto, 1st if manual, and off you go.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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it may have been a coincidence but Im not so sure. I put a new tranny in it already but It just kind of got me wondering.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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The manual says put the tranny in n then shift the transcase while moving under 5mph (not stopped). Also shift it directly from 4hi to 4lo not stopping at the n position on the transfer case.
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I was told to put the tranny in neural. turn off the engine n then go2 4lo. ... also wen I go into 4lo it'll pop out n go to neutral. any suggestions?? could it just need an adjustment in the linkage??
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