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 Re: Shifting to 4 Lo Problem
[Re: kxtoy]
#948721
06/12/09 01:40 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 970
Rock Warrior
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Thanks for the replies. I am going to check it out on Saturday and see if I can get it to shift. As I said in the original post, the tranny was replaced. Come to find out, the transfer case was replaced when the tranny was (original t-case was working fine). He still has the old tranny and t-case to go along with the vehicle. If I can get it to shift into 4 lo and I decide to buy it, I will have an extra working t-case to go with it. Reckon what I could do with that? If it's an auto tranny, teh transfer case is not a seperate unit from the transmission, it all one big chunk that shares fluid passages etc. While you can technically seperate it, it's very rare to actually do so, neither is useful without the other. So it's most likely they juct changed out the whole chunk.
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Re: Shifting to 4 Lo Problem - UPDATE
[Re: wsquaredodie]
#948722
06/14/09 03:14 AM
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 13
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Need a Spot
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So I checked it out today. I can shift into 4 lo, but it appears to stay in 4 hi. The light on the dash (4WD i think) doesn't come on until it is in 4 lo, but again I don't think it actually was in 4 lo. No 4lo light comes on. This is an automatic so i don't know if it make a difference. Is there a mechanical linkage used to shift the t-case or is there some kind of vaccum mechanism that shifts it? I like the truck, but nervous about buying it due to t-case issue unless I can figure out if this is an expensive problem or not. I'm not very mechanically inclined, but don't mind learning and getting dirty.
It's a pretty nice truck. Front fenders have some rust on the edges. Back fenders have some rust on the edges too. The rocker panel on the drivers side in front of the rear tire is pretty rusty, but it is just the outer skin. Worst rust is in the passenger side front floor board. It's rusted thru where the metal bends upward to the fire wall on the outside side. Engine runs good (vehicle has 365k miles, 50k on rebuilt engine bored .30 over). Transmission shifts good.
Any input you can provide will be appreciated.
TIA
Chris
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Re: Shifting to 4 Lo Problem - UPDATE
[Re: kxtoy]
#948723
06/14/09 06:04 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
Forum Moderator
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There is no 4 low light. The light comes on when its in 4wd, either high or low
There should be a noticeable difference in gear ratio in 4 low. Drop the trans down into 1st gear. Drive around a bit in 2wd high to get a feel of the gear. Then shift it into 4wd low. You should notice a difference in the lower gear ratio. If not, your not in 4lo.
Check the frame for rust. Chances are, if the body is that rusty, the frame is too. Check around the rear half of the frame, under the cab and toward the back. Take a screwdriver and poke at it. Get a magnet, it should stick to good metal, and not to rust.
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