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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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Hey all, I'm have some problems getting my jeep into 4L. It shifts perfectly into Part-Time 4 High, but won't slide into 4 Low. I am lifted about 5" with a SYE and i don't think the transfer case has been lowered at all. I'm thinking it may be the TC linkage..?? Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated!
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by The91XJ
Hey all, I'm have some problems getting my jeep into 4L. It shifts perfectly into Part-Time 4 High, but won't slide into 4 Low. I am lifted about 5" with a SYE and i don't think the transfer case has been lowered at all. I'm thinking it may be the TC linkage..?? Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated!
did you look at the linkage?
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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I had a similar problem when I bought my jeep and upon inspection of the linkage from the lever to the tranfer case I noticed that a pin that the linkage pivots off of was loose. I was able to pop it back into place and now it works much better. I occasionally have an issue with it popping out 4-low if I let go of the transfer case shifter before I shift into drive, so I usually just hold it down with one hand while I shift into drive with my other.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Thanks for the input. The linkage looked okay, but i didn't really check it for loose parts. I'll check and report back.
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