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Lift Kit Issue #939185 04/06/09 10:10 PM

Joined: Apr 2006

Posts: 46

Bayville, NJ

RLBomber

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Need some help please! I just installed a 2" lift kit which consisted of adding a leaf between the bottom two leafs. No problems yet!

Then I lowered the transmission plate using the spacers provided in the kit. Again, no problem.

Now the problem: Shifting to second gear seems like it's not fully engaging. Or if it engages, it pops out of gear. This does not happen in any other gear, just second. Did not have this problem prior to adding the kit.

Thanks guys!

Re: Lift Kit Issue [Re: RLBomber] #939186 04/07/09 04:48 PM

Joined: Jun 2005

Posts: 1,038

Eastkabumfuck,OR, USA

Seattlegti Offline

Body Damage is Cool

Might be the rubber boot under the shifter binding up.
Take it off and see if it still pops out of gear.

I had to beat the sheet metal back 1/2" or so on my Yoda after putting the lift in.

Re: Lift Kit Issue [Re: Seattlegti] #939187 04/07/09 04:52 PM

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 7,768

Central Texas

BigJim

Web Wheeler

Howdy RL You have encountered a fairly common problem with lift kits. Like already said take the boot off and see if the shifter is binding against the body of the vehicle.. If so then simply make the needed clearance by bending or cutting as needed.
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Re: Lift Kit Issue [Re: RLBomber] #939188 04/08/09 07:55 AM

Joined: Sep 2005

Posts: 1,087

Southeast Michigan

BobRowe

Body Damage is Cool

What kind of vehicle is it? Usually, installing a 2" spring lift doesn't necessitate lowering the transmission. Did you try running it before lowering the tranny plate? If not, you might want to try that. Usually, the driveline angle isn't bad enough to do that until you add 3" or 4" of lift.

I also agree that it's likely that your shifter is hitting the edge of the hole in the floorboard, or the hole in the boot ring.

1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch.

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