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Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
I have a 72 Jimmy and the transfer case shifter wobbles side-to-side.
Presumably there should be a spring or something to keep it stable. Can anyone tell me what should be there and if possible post a photo? Thanks! |
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
No spring.your bolt and or shifter is just worn. If its lifted your driveshaft
Angle could be wrong causing it to vibtate. |
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
[url=https://flic.kr/p/QpsjkW]
![]() It is only held in place with a large pivot bolt, maybe your bolt is backing out, can't imagine shifter bolt or shifters wearing into an egg shape to allow wobble, but these trucks are over 45 years old. Lack of grease could cause it [url=https://flic.kr/p/P9qons] ![]()
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
I had one do that about 20 yrs ago, and I put large plastic washers from a plumbing supply between the bolt and divorce mount and worked great. Mine was a chinging and a rattling too.
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
Thank you for all the info and photos!
I will have a closer look and try to source a new bolt. I love this forum! |
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
I worked on my 70 Blazer NP205 a while ago and learned there were 2 size bolts used over the years. In my case I needed the narrower 7/16-14 thread bolt.
1969-70 used 7/16-14 x 2-3/4 bolt with 5/8 head 1971-72 used 9/16-12 x 2-3/4 bolt with 15/16 head - the pic above from jaros44sr is it. - I may have one, shout if you want me to look, they usually go for around $50 -Jim |
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
69 and 70 utilized the 221 case and in 1971 they went to the 205
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
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My twin stix wobble, and thinking of turning down some sort of plastic, between both shifters, but didn't know if I should put it between all joints Why don't they put the salt away, and let us fend for ourselves
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
Thanks. I am thinking about maybe going to a dual stick.
I installed a Lokar shifter on the floor and was thinking about making a console - so now would be the time for a twin stick! |
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
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I had the same problem with making the two shifters look right together, and I think your mount for the Lokar may be the answer If you find Stephan Jarvis's number please pm me
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
Sorry - don't have many photos and the truck is tucked away for the winter.
I got the nostalga version of the lokar shifter - it has a funky bend in it! I also got the matching bott trim ring that includes an LED display to show what gear its in. Super easy to install. If I get serious about the twin stick idea I'll pm you. |
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
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It looks like if you move the shifter to the rear mount, both would line up. Am I correct?
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
Couple more photos of the truck.
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
Jaross44SR - they would be close if you used the rear mount.
I cut about an 1 1/2 inched out of the length of the transfer case shifter to make it sit a little lower and a little more towards the passenger side. I had a B&M pistol grip shifter left over from another project and put it on the transfer case shifter. |
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
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Re: Transfer Case Shifter Wobble
Sorry for the delayed response - I have been out of town.
Yes! You have a good eye. In order to get the shifter where I wanted it I cut a slot in rear holes to mount it. |
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