Thank You!!!!! Finally someone shows exactly what to do... most videos are skipping steps.. Thank you!

Thank you for the quick how too video. Worked great. I just changed my clutch and then had a hard time getting into 4 low.

great video!. just bought a 2000 TJ a few weeks ago, Took it out in the snow last night. It would not stay in 4H or 4 L. While driving. It would jump out of 4H and make a grinding noise (same in 4L). I saw your video, and made a quick adjustment to the linkage rod as you described. took it out for a test drive, Bam! fixed. Thanks for the assist!

Worked for me and I was real close to buying a Novak cable for $175 to resolve this issue. Thank you!

Thanks for posting! Definitely a much simpler fix than I thought! I'm actually the guy who posted about this on the forum a while back and just want to thank you for the help.

7 years later, this is still very much relevant! Thank you for making this. It really did take a moment to fix it. To think I was looking for the install video for the cable link install. Thank you!

thank you, , got long arms added to 03 TJ with 22,000 original miles , no 4 low . I undid bolt, lubed all pivot points, went to the front and pushed it back into 4 low , moved 3/4" on rod , snugged the set bolt...she's right on.

thanks for the info. I was able to get mine adjusted after some work. fire is amazing at getting rusted bolts to come free. I took the whole rod out, sanded it down, made sure everything worked good, used antiseise (shit spelling) on the whole thing, readjusted it, and works like a championship now! great video thank you.

Amazingly quick and easy! Worked like a charm. Thanks.

Cheers mate, best vid of this problem I have seen

Hot dayum....pretty sure this solved my problem. Bought my 98 TJ a couple months ago and every time I put it in for low it keeps popping out. I have a 3-in body lift and I'm pretty sure the guy before me did not adjust this. Thanks a ton!

You just helped me fix my Jeep. Thank you so much.

exactly what i was looking for, thanks you!

best explanation yet. solid video

Thank you. I'll be giving that a go this weekend.

Very helpful! You helped me solve my problem.

Worked perfect! Thanks for the video!

Excellent video. Just did a new front diff on my 97 and this is exactly what is going on.

Very helpful, sir.

Thank you. Worked like a charm.

Thanks...super helpful and easy todo! Time to crawl again!

Outstanding video, man!!!

Thank you! Working properly now.

Worked amazing quick fix thanks

Best video ever ❤❤❤

Did the trick thank you.

Great video but I have a cj3b 53 that won't go into 2wd only stays in 4 wd no matter how I move the shifters, is this an adjustment or do I have a tranie problem

Is the process on a YJ basically the same thing? I have basically the same symptoms you mentioned, mostly just grinds in 4WD, and the couple times it actually went in it seemed to slam in.

It worked...Thank you

works perfectly except for going from drive to reverse pops it out again. adjusted it three times. ideas?

i have the problem where it will shift into 4hi but not back to 2wd. Should i adjust it like this or instal the linkage drop bracket?

Great advice thanks

Wow.... I am having this problem. I put in a clutch and all was A OK. Then I had to do something to the my Exhaust pipe or something and drop the cross plate again. Now I have clicking and jumping when I put it in 4x4. So many have said it the front wheels or axsle pop. I know what it is..... I was about to change the transfer chain. As soon as I get home I will try this..... I am almost sure this should WORK. I will repost when it's FIXED. THANKS A MILLION

Wish this solved my issue went in to 4low a week ago, installed a body lift and now it won’t go in 4low, tried this it didn’t work anyone have so other options?

I have a 2003 wrangler and every so often it will pop out of 4wd high. I have a manual transmission. will this adjustment rod help?

Ok...I’ve adjusted the linkage as far out as it will go and 4L still isn’t engaging. I’ve got a 4.5” lift so do I need a longer linkage?

My TJ runs in 4 low just fine EXCEPT when I'm slowly going downhill with the clutch pedal engaged....just creeping down really slowly on the brakes, it'll make a grinding sound. Do you think it's the same problem?

Wow easy fix thanks

Good video

Get a cable system this linkage almost got me stranded once luckily I had a pair of pliers and a ton of will

This happened to an XJ I bought, it was caused by a poorly executed engine replacement. Got it for $700 , 1 owner 165k miles new bfg ats and it was a 3 min fix!

Hey is it the same fix for 4WD-H if that’s popping out? My 4WD-L stays in when engaging.

Thank you!!!

What if you can get 4wheel low but it grinds in 4 wheel high?

My NP231 makes a whining noise after I drive 15 min. Goes away after car gets cold. If I remove the front drive shaft I have no noise

What if you can't get into 4lo

caution: I just tried this and now my 4 low is completely gone. It was grinding and popping out but now the Jeep is treating the 4 low spot as another neutral gear. All the other gears have been shifted so the 2 wheel drive is in the 4 high spot and the 4 high spot is in the neutral spot. I then tried to undo it and it hasn’t worked. I will try to update this if I get the issue fixed.

I can't get my Jeep out of 4 hi now

I can't get mine out of 4 wheel drive now being told bad transfer case

a lot of peoples problems are their shift linkage rod is slightly bent. adjust the main bolt that holds the tension or check that the rod isnt bent

Hopefully this is my problem because my case doesn't go in 4L.

did this and now i cant move the jeep, no part time lights on the dash and she wont go to 2h

If you need the linkage for YJ: Part number: 53004338 Bushings to go along with it: 0357533 or J8132927; J3238418

Hi I'm having a problem with my '99tj shifting back to 2wd, everything works as it should, no noises, no lift, 164000 miles, is it strictly a linkage run setup or is there vacuum i should be looking for. shifts from 4hi to 4low no problem just cant get back to 2wd. thanks for any help on this.should i try the linkage adjustment?

Its an 8mm for those who only want to crawl under once.?.? Oh not really once. But I'm sure its an 8mm. Sidenote. Mine doesnt even shift with the linkage disassembled. But you can pick an np231 23 spline long shaft for about $300 on eBay. Local rebuild was $750. Thats a few bucks more than the 42re transmission cost to have rebuilt.

unless you are me who tried this with no luck cause the rod and adjustment holder are rusted like a bitch and now I will have to heat everything up, take it all apart, sand the living hell out of all the parts, reassemble it, and pray that I have 4x4 again. Rust sucks!

awesome,just can't reach it to push it back!Do I need to take the transfer case skid plate off?or is there a trick to reach it with something??

doesn't do the trick for me...(((