Transfer shifter loose???
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JK Freak
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From: Middlebury, CT
Originally Posted by Weeds
The trick to getting the bushing in is to put it in hot tap water for a couple of minutes. Then put it through the cable end and on to the shaft last.
I was struggling until the hot water. I went together I was pissed because I hadn't thought of it earlier.
I was struggling until the hot water. I went together I was pissed because I hadn't thought of it earlier.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Central Illinois
This just happened to me yesterday, 2009 JKU. Dropped at dealership this morning since its under warranty. Great write-up though. Eventually that warranty will run out and if it happens again I can bypass the dealer and do this myself.
JK Newbie
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Great write up. Had mine replaced twice already too. The second time, I watched as the tech at the shop replaced the plastic bushing. Simple but aggravating... Definitely smart to grab some extra bushings and keep them with you. I think the heat plays a factor in weakening that plastic bushing over time. As little as I shift into and out of 4wd, I should not have had to replace that twice already.
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JK Freak
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From: Middlebury, CT
Originally Posted by 303rubi
Saw this thread a few mths ago and went to the dealership and bought a few of these.... Broke on the trail last weekend. Had it fixed and running in ten min.
and I also bought a couple extra for the trail so I'll be able to help someone else or back up for me. thanks again dude
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JK Freak
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Ok boys I have a folllow-up! Headed out on the trail. My son goes to switch into 4wd and the lever is loose. I went through this in April of 2012 and had the replaced the crappy $0.30 piece under the console. I took the center console off.....it's fine. Look under the Jeep and discover they use the same piece at the transfer case. Definitely installing a Advanced Adaptors linkage!!!!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Portsmouth, NH
Bringing this back from the dead, but it was the most useful thread for me. Drill out the stud, then after the linkage is back on just put a cotter pin through it. Mine just broke while I'm in vacation, gonna do that if I can find a drill somewhere.