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Old 06-08-2012, 03:56 AM
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My 4wd hi is working perfect, but for some reason it wont go into low

I have a 05 with the manual 4wd

Any ideas?
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Remember, the truck needs to be in neutral or park to engage 4WD Low. You can't do it while it's in motion or in drive.
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Yeah even in neutral it doesn't shift into gear
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1. Put in neutral
2. Put in 4wd low
3. Release brake
4. If no light, put in reverse and back up a little
6. If still no light, put in drive and go forward a little
7. If still no light, drink beer and wonder what's wrong.
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Originally Posted by militaryrednek
1. Put in neutral
2. Put in 4wd low
3. Release brake
4. If no light, put in reverse and back up a little
6. If still no light, put in drive and go forward a little
7. If still no light, drink beer and wonder what's wrong.
He has the maual shift 4WD, not the auto engage. (If I'm reading correctly)

Does the lever go into position or will it not go into the correct position for 4lo?

If the lever won't go into 4lo, there is a chance the linkage is bent. Remember also, it's not a straight shot into 4lo, you have to pull back and to the right.

The body lift might have FUBAR'd the linkage.

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same process for manual shift though. although on those i usually go straight into reverse after putting in in lowside and back up about 10-20 feet for a good solid engagement of the gears.

didnt see anything about a body lift so ya, im betting on linkage is probably fubared.



i wish i had manual shift 4wd on my truck and a cup of coffee, of to the gas station i go! swwwooosshhhhhh!



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