glwood's 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

[lowranger]

No, I ordered them separate from the shift rod, from Ebay from two different sellers. Each had their own version of knob, size, and type of thread adapter. I saw the larger while waiting for the replacement knob, and thought I would try it. It was only $21.

Oh.....okay.

 

[Jeepers-n-Creepers]

These mount where the body mounts bolt up, and are very sturdy. They do what I want, and I've been completely satisfied.

Same here.

I've had several less-than-pleasant encounters with big rocks, and these things take the hits very nicely. Very heavy, and very solid.

 

[glwood]

Savvy TC cable shifter arrived week before last, but it's sitting on the shelf...it's been too cold and wet here since the first of the year. Going to have to wait for some warmer weather, no garage at my place.

I need one of those places that has a lift and rents out space by the hour...

 

[IPerkWVU]

Savvy TC cable shifter arrived week before last, but it's sitting on the shelf...it's been too cold and wet here since the first of the year. Going to have to wait for some warmer weather, no garage at my place.

I need one of thone places that has a lift and rents out space by the hour...

Have the same problem, there is snow here in Indiana. They have a place near by me that offer those services but I haven't made a trip over there to check out the facility.

 

[jbjenkins]

That silver looks good.

 

[Hammer24]

Your transfer case shifter nob is seriously cool, I might have to copy that one!

 

[glwood]

Your transfer case shifter nob is seriously cool, I might have to copy that one!

I've liked it so far. Next up - Savvy cable shifter when the weather warms up.

 

[KCsTJ]

I've liked it so far. Next up - Savvy cable shifter when the weather warms up.

@glwood pls set me straight. Savvy cable shifter I see, but i dont see a body lift on your mod list.
My NooB Q is, isn't the Savvy shifter typically needed only with a BL ?

 

[psrivats]

@glwood pls set me straight. Savvy cable shifter I see, but i dont see a body lift on your mod list.
My NooB Q is, isn't the Savvy shifter typically needed only with a BL ?

You don't need a body lift for installing the Savvy cable shifter. It simply replaces the factory linkage. It makes shifting the tcase much nicer.

With a body lift, the factory linkage has issues so most go with a cable shifter. Hope this is clear.

 

[Squatch]

@glwood pls set me straight. Savvy cable shifter I see, but i dont see a body lift on your mod list.
My NooB Q is, isn't the Savvy shifter typically needed only with a BL ?

Hey, @KCsTJ, I had asked the same question of the forum members, and their response was that you can use the Savvy TC cable shifter even without a BL. They said the shift would be so much smoother that it makes it worthwhile. I bought one, and will be installing it (amongst a load of other things) when the weather warms up.

 

[KCsTJ]

Ok. So it's even a benefit on a stock jeep?
Dang the stock jeep shifter must be bad.
I haven't really had to fight my stock shifter , but its not really smooth esp going into 4 HI.
What about an adjustment, can the stock shifter be adjusted to improve shifting?

 

[glwood]

You don't need a body lift for installing the Savvy cable shifter. It simply replaces the factory linkage. It makes shifting the tcase much nicer.

With a body lift, the factory linkage has issues so most go with a cable shifter. Hope this is clear.

Hey, @KCsTJ, I had asked the same question of the forum members, and their response was that you can use the Savvy TC cable shifter even without a BL. They said the shift would be so much smoother that it makes it worthwhile. I bought one, and will be installing it (amongst a load of other things) when the weather warms up.

What they said. My previous X shifted horribly. Savvy cable solved it. Why Jeep used that stock transfer case shifting contraption is unknowable.

 

[psrivats]

Ok. So it's even a benefit on a stock jeep?
Dang the stock jeep shifter must be bad.
I haven't really had to fight my stock shifter , but its not really smooth esp going into 4 HI.
What about an adjustment, can the stock shifter be adjusted to improve shifting?

Yes, it benefits a stock Jeep. You'll be very happy with how nice the tcase shifts with a cable shifter. The stock linkage has one nut that you can adjust but even that barely makes a difference. If you can afford it, the Savvy shifter is the way to go.

 

[KCsTJ]

Thank you for the shifter education @glwood @psrivats @Squatch ... the Savvy shifter is now on my list to order this month

 

[psrivats]

Thank you for the shifter education @glwood @psrivats @Squatch ... the Savvy shifter is now on my list to order this month

Let us know how you like it.

 

[ranwilrw]

I do not know the brand of the rack, I did not see any markings. Could've been because I was in so much of a hurry to get rid of it. I traded the rack, nerf bars, and tires for the new tires at a local auto dealer who specializes in Jeeps.

Yes, Dirtworx.

This is a 2" BB, no BL, with 32x11.5x15's on 15x8 wheels. I'm carrying the extra weight of the barricade rack and a 8000# winch on a receiver plate stored behind the back seat.

 

[84 Scrambler]

Love the TC shifter knob...oh if only it were that easy to put the autoshifter on the column....

 

[jbjenkins]

Day one home
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Lost the rack & chrome nerf bars, got new 32" tires
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BB and Rancho shocks
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Top down, Body Armor rails, nets on,
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Jeep buds - Bailey and IgnacioView attachment 33594
OME suspension replaced the BB
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Dirtworx bumpers front & rear
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Trying to talk the Tacoma out of the carport
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Great looking jeep. The OEM fog lights look awesome.

 

[Stubby75]

Finished up the transfer case shifter mod today, after having received a replacement shift rod from

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=222704377496

Unfortunately, the second shift rod was just like the first one. I ended up just cutting about 3/16 off the end of the rod, to make it match the length of the oem shift rod, and drilled a new hole for the spring clip. Works perfectly now, shifts like it's supposed to. Here's the photos of the installation, and now I just have to decide whether to go with the 1 7/8" knob, or the 2 1/8" knob. I like the looks of the larger knob, but my hand hits it when I shift the automatic transmission shifter, it's a bit too close. I think the larger knob would work great with a standard transmission shifter. Here's some photos of the project:

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Larger shift knob:
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Now, after the completed installation. First, the larger knob:
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And the smaller knob:
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I think I will stay with the smaller knob, it just seems to work better. All in all, I'm happy with how it turned out. It's a lot easier to grab and shift than the oem shifter, which you have to reach for...

Is this modified shift lever for the t-case still available? The link you posted a few years ago isn’t valid

 

[Chris]

Is this modified shift lever for the t-case still available? The link you posted a few years ago isn’t valid

He likely won’t respond. He sold his TJ years ago and hasn’t been active since. Maybe you’ll get lucky.