1350 Jumps out in Low

[Vanner1993]

My 1350 manual t case is fine in 2hi, 4 hi but in 4 low I have to hold the lever to the side to keep it from jumping out and grinding. I know for a fact that I was the first person to actually use 4 low in the truck as it was family owned. Is there an adjustment? It seems like it just doesnt want to click or drop in.

 

[88_Eddie]

is it just now happening since you installed the lift?

 

[Vanner1993]

No it has been going on since I got the truck, everytime I put it in low it grinds when I let off the clutch so I really try to mash it in and it will go but kinda jerks and pops in and out as if not fully engaged.

 

[88_Eddie]

take off the shifter boot and see if you're hitting the floor at all. you can grind a little bit away and it may stay in. my buddies K5 blazer used to do that.

 

[Vanner1993]

So I took off the boot and by having a bodylift it is so easy to work on. The shifter rides in a rail and doesnt allow to go further. One bolt goes into the trans which allows for rail movement. I noticed my shifter when in 2hi didnt contact the rail, but in 4low it hit the rail end and still was not engaged. I loosened the rail, adjusted it and now 4 low clicks like it should fully engaged. I also while so happy about my 4low ran over my dam tool bag haha, only casualty was the socket case inside.

 

[scotts90ranger]

I've found it easiest to adjust the T case by putting it in 4hi and adjusting the guide to match there, works well. Sounds like you did it similar.

When I first put my truck together as a 4x4, it was out of adjustment where it would pop out of 4hi randomly (interesting driving on icy roads where the rear will pass the front)