Or at least just new ones, not so much stiffer ones, as one might be broken?

 

4 Low all the time?

Need a "get by" for maybe a temporary way to stay in 4 low?

Can you "Bungee" the stick so it will stay in place until you can

dig in deeper?

I have no idea if that will even work.

Stay in 2 or 4 high and it won't bother you at all!

----JEEPFELLER

 

The first step is to insure the boot/shifter isn't contacting the body. This can be an issue with body lifts or the drivetrain has shifted.

Next, drop the inspection plate and insure the gears are moving all the way into their positions. Failure of the gear to move all the way can be from a worn or loose fork or an obstruction of the shift rail.

If everything looks correct, then you will have to drop the t case and disassemble it to get to the shift detents and springs.

 

The shifter isn't contacting the body - that's for sure. I guess dropping the t-case is inevitable. If a full disassembly is required, I'll maybe go for a rebuild / 4:1 kit...

 

A stiff, hard shifter boot, especially if it's an aftermarket boot, can and will push the shifter forward. Check that first.

 

Sir, I think you nailed it!
Removed the shifter boot and it stays in place now and won't pop out.
What's the long term solution? I do need the boot...
I tried to play with it - lower the contact point with the shifter, widen it a bit - and things did improve - it takes more time to pop out but still it does.

Any ideas?

 

Ain't that crazy!? It happened to me as well with a brand new boot. Somebody told me what I told you, and I didn't believe it. It was a revelation! I ended up cutting a slit in the boot, which makes it useless. It's a shame/disappointment that new parts are such low quality.

There is a link floating around for another brand of boot. I can't remember the name, but it's definitely NOT Crown/OA. Somebody will post it up before the day is over...

 

My original boot was torn completely through. I replaced it with a Fairchild one. The new one hasn't given me any problems but I just replaced it a year and a half ago.

Honestly the new boot was kind of a waste. The old boot looked a little ratty when the shifter was in low, but it also caused no problems!

 

Remove all of the body mounts

Slide the body forwards or backwards (whichever way works) to relieve the boot pressure on the stick

Then reattach the body to the frame.

This will probably be a task that will take a whole week.

Or

Maybe see if you can find a more rubbery, less stiff boot!

----JEEPFELLER

 

I replaced both my Dana 300 and T5 boots with vinyl boots and bezels from Stronghold Shift Boots. The rubber after-market boots from both Crown and Omix-Aida are CRAP. They are way too stiff.

 

Some deerskin would look nice on there