Transfer Case Shift Linkage
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greg92jeepxj
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Welcome to JEEPZ.com . Thank you for your membership . While I'm no expert and have not actually done this , yes, there are kits available to correct this and are supposed to be installed when a t-case is lowered and the geometry is out and mechanical advantage is lost. There are other members on this forum who are knowledgable and have actually performed this installation . If I'm not mistaken , Tera flex is a brand that is popular but there are others I recall seeing . Prices vary . Check with QUADRATECH for the kits name and search for it with other sites too. I'm sure you will find one adequate for your jeep to suit its need at a price without breaking the bank .
greg92jeepxj
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Found one at Novak conversions . SK2xc was the part number. $179.
Tera flex has one for less than $100
if your jeep is a TJ , I think the Novak conversion is better suited.
Tera flex has one for less than $100
if your jeep is a TJ , I think the Novak conversion is better suited.
Bounty__Hunter
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I wouldn't use the drop bracket.
Bounty__Hunter
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3" is way too much body lift and the source of your issues. 1" to 1.5" is more reasonable to keep the stress off your body bolts and tub.
There's a good chance your transfer case linkage will still bind after the drop bracket as it's still a poor design. Too much twist between the tub and frame, made even worse by a body lift.
Your best bet is a bracket for the transfer case that removes the linkage from the tub. Or a cable operated shifter.
There's a good chance your transfer case linkage will still bind after the drop bracket as it's still a poor design. Too much twist between the tub and frame, made even worse by a body lift.
Your best bet is a bracket for the transfer case that removes the linkage from the tub. Or a cable operated shifter.
Dragon5126
New member
The only real reason for a body lift is to accommodate lifting the transfer case above the frame line. but there is more to it than just adding spacers and raising the T case. You have literally changed ALL the geometry of the driveline at that point. and are looking at thousands of dollars of work. Pull the body lift out, and plan a proper lift, you will be glad you did in the end, when you notice how much more stable the ride becomes.
69jeepcj
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Body lifts have been around for decades, way before anyone started putting the tcase above the frame line. Only time you would really want a body lift is if you put on a suspension lift on, and your tires rubbed the fenders still at full flex. A small body lift would eliminate that. Many people use them as poor mans lift kit, which is fine if the lift stays under 2". I would ditch it or at least shorten your 3" blocks.
Dragon5126
New member
back when the shifters were directly connected to the Tcase and transmission body lifts were cheap and easy ways to clear tires. but that WAS decades ago. jeeps are not built like that anymore. Even a 2 inch lift can create linkage issues that create issues that need to be dealt with, and add more headaches than they are worth. Most people don't notice the problems because they don't use their jeeps off road. Those that do don't mess with them as a general rule. Another issue with rubbing tires is improper suspension lifts, one of the giveaways on these is the rear axle not being centered when sitting flat, without any load in the vehicle. As the axle articulates the wheels change position, one coming forward and the other moving back as the axle moves on an arc. A proper lift will keep the rear axle centered in the wheel well. Too many people forget about the driveline when doing a lift...
Dragon5126
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I think we both agree they are the worst method to use, and should only be used in conjunction with other methods so that the center of gravity and suspension geometry are maintained (Yes the center of gravity can be maintained while lifting the jeep but it aint easy) so the handling and wear and tear are not adversely affected.
The taller a jeep gets the more involved the whole lift needs to be . When we cant talk back and forth trying to cover it all without missing an important point while waiting for a reply does lead to confusion... about this time I feel like making some off color comment about BJs being superior to BLs as I told off another member and think my account isn't going to be very long lived... so If I disappear hang in there and do it in the dirt!, You are one of the decent people on here!
The taller a jeep gets the more involved the whole lift needs to be . When we cant talk back and forth trying to cover it all without missing an important point while waiting for a reply does lead to confusion... about this time I feel like making some off color comment about BJs being superior to BLs as I told off another member and think my account isn't going to be very long lived... so If I disappear hang in there and do it in the dirt!, You are one of the decent people on here!
Just to made sure we're in the same page, are you talking about the Jeep popping out of 4th gear on the manual transmission, or are you having problems with the 4WD shifter?
Yes it's the transfer case that will pop out of low range sometimes.
If I hold the lever back and put the jeep in reverse and back into forward it will usually lock in and stay.
My concern is, if it's not engaged properly then gears are not seated correctly which will lead to premature gear failure.
My jeep has a automatic and I use 4 wheel low most of the time in the hills to avoid riding the brakes on hills etc.
I bought the jeep as it currently is and it's the first one I've had. FYI, so far I love it.
It currently has 35" tires which is why, I'm sure, they put the body lift on with the suspension lift.
With all the posts I have received about body lifts, I'm probably going to drop it back down once I wear these tires out and go to a smaller tire.
If I hold the lever back and put the jeep in reverse and back into forward it will usually lock in and stay.
My concern is, if it's not engaged properly then gears are not seated correctly which will lead to premature gear failure.
My jeep has a automatic and I use 4 wheel low most of the time in the hills to avoid riding the brakes on hills etc.
I bought the jeep as it currently is and it's the first one I've had. FYI, so far I love it.
It currently has 35" tires which is why, I'm sure, they put the body lift on with the suspension lift.
With all the posts I have received about body lifts, I'm probably going to drop it back down once I wear these tires out and go to a smaller tire.
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