Thank you.I literally swapped both in the parking lot on my lunch break.There is a good instructional video on YouTube. I just watched it and brought the tools I needed to work with me. All together it took 30-45 minutes.
Thank you.I literally swapped both in the parking lot on my lunch break.There is a good instructional video on YouTube. I just watched it and brought the tools I needed to work with me. All together it took 30-45 minutes.
Gee thanks... Just what I needed... Another post reminding me how sweet those shifters are. I think that's my next upgrade. Also, thanks for letting us know the install is simple.The b&m transfer case shifter makes it a lot easier by giving you more leverage. And rolling very slowly with trans in neutral (manual or automatic) is the best way. Also the more you use it the easier it gets.
Side note: if you have a manual, the sport shifter is definitely worth the money as well.
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Thank you so much for verifying this. I never understood why being in gear mattered if the clutch pedal is in, but I appreciate you chiming in and answering my question. I was surprised I missed this when I read the manual so I also checked and saw the same thing you did:With a manual transmission you can just press the clutch in and shift into or out of 4L (while rolling). No need to shift it into neutral.
That’s what I do and I just checked the manual to make sure.
Frozen yogurtYep. Just a little. You’ll understand once you do it. It’ll slide right in/out like butter.
2Hi /4Hi until you get stuck, 4Lo to get you out. Bad news bears if you get stuck in 4Lo in the middle of nowhere, unless you've got a winch or a buddy (or both).I noticed the Wrangler 4x4 worked the same as the OP mentioned. When test driving the Rubicon JL with an auto trans. Going into 4LO while stationary was extremely challenging. Damn near impossible. My Trail Premium model has to be in neutral to go in and out of 4 low. The transfer case is much smoother than the Wrangler. I always error on the side of caution and use 4low if i feel the need. Especially when I am in unfamiliar territory.
Yeah on my last two trail runs I just got moving slowly, pressed the clutch in, and pulled the lever into 4LO. If I am going around 5MPH it grinds a little but I am not worried about that. I can't be going exactly 2-3MPH when I am on uneven trail road so I just do my best.after a few trips on trail it will get easier to shift in and out of 4L. That and you'll learn what it likes and doesn't like when shifting.
What are your thoughts as to why the manual shifter is worth the $$?The b&m transfer case shifter makes it a lot easier by giving you more leverage. And rolling very slowly with trans in neutral (manual or automatic) is the best way. Also the more you use it the easier it gets.
Side note: if you have a manual, the sport shifter is definitely worth the money as well.
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