4WD4EVER

I'm thinking about installing this set-up on my '98 XJ. Anyone have any input on this that they'd like to share? I'm just curious as to how well it's holding up long-term and if you're satisfied with the product?

http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/shifters/sk2xc.htm

andrewmp6

A better design and cheaper http://www.boostwerksengineering.com...Case_c_13.html

4WD4EVER

'preciate the link but I'm not so sure it is a better design considering the environment I live in. The hot Texas sun has a tendency to dry-rot rubber pretty quickly and those rubber knuckles may be problematic (It's the same design Harley-Davidson's engineers use on their OEM shift linkage and I know firsthand how high the failure rate is on them). And I'm sure you know how that goes. It usually happens when it's least convenient. Lol!

wrapstar

Been running boostwerks kit since it came out along with the last year in Florida. Works great

4WD4EVER

Thanks for the feedback wrapstar. I'm not totally opposed to a set-up like that, hell anything is better than the OEM linkage, but I do favor the Novak kit at this point.

srb53150

i put the novak unit on my 98 xj,i was a pia to install & adjust. it works well ,im happy w/ it ,sorta. i have the 242 tc & i could not get it to shift back far enough to engage low range w/o cutting a half round notch in the shifter bezel trim ring & also cut the same notch in the metal housing below the trim ring ? i even called novak , they had never heard of such a problem . it would not adjust to engage all positions w/o hitting somewhere. it may work better w/ a 231 case ? the boostwerks wasnt yet available when i did mine or i would have bought that instead.

4WD4EVER

Do you have the SK2X installed or the SK2XC?

srb53150

sk2xc

andrewmp6

The only problem with a cable shifter is if you don't use it,The cable can rust inside the sleeve and won't move.

4WD4EVER

You know, I believe I am going to try this set-up from boostwerks. Thanks again for the feedback guys.

Fred/N0AZZ

Considering we all know how the hood latch cable can seize up if not lubed at times, this would see a lot more water and rust much more quickly.

andrewmp6

I never thought about that fred but your right,I have seen a few cad 4x4 systems that use a cable shifter rust in place from not using them.