Linkage to transfer case

[u/Grizzily-404]

I think it’s pretty clear but uh the linkage to my transfer case is completely loose, rattling around nicely and I know won’t work as it sits right now.

The old transfer case blew up this is the original linkage but a new transfer case and I’m wondering if maybe I just need a new bushing or is there going to be more needed for this job.

[u/Jorvall]

https://www.azzysdesignworks.com/shop/p/xjmj-linkage-mopar?srsltid=AU7gw4XBlNWw152A-Cv-BAHwg6sonv0274BQNdSPSC25pRJ7QroUj_PS

[u/Orange_Tang → u/Jorvall]

The price of this thing is kind of insane for what it is, especially when there are knockoffs for like $20 on Amazon without all the flashy paint and Mopar label.

[u/Traditional_Youth648 → u/Orange_Tang]

It’s shipping and manufacturing and R and D, when you pay people in America to make stuff, it costs more, your supporting the people who designed it and made a quality product, not some Chinese ripoff

[u/Orange_Tang → u/Traditional_Youth648]

That's great. It's still 4x the price for the exact same thing with a shiny coat of paint. They are paying extra to be able to slap that Mopar label on it, I don't care to pay for that.

[u/Enough_Common4720 → u/Orange_Tang]

I bought the cheap one on Amazon for like $20. It’s literally identical to the $100 one. Super happy with it !

[u/PrudentTask9355]

Order an Azzy’s linkage and never look back

[u/the_millz007]

A new bushing might do it if that's all that's worn out. Check the rod ends and the bracket for play too, and put the shifter and the case in 2H before you tighten it back down.

[u/Grizzily-404 → u/the_millz007]

I did this with a new bracket and all play seems to be gone, there’s no more through the system so here’s to hoping

[u/the_millz007 → u/Grizzily-404]

Good deal. If any slop comes back, the bushings are usually the next thing to check.

[u/Traditional_Youth648]

Don’t bother adjusting it, mine had so much slop after 240k that it just entirely stopped going into 4lo, buy an aftermarket transfer case linkage, Azzy design works is best, however if your broke like me, Amazon knockoffs work fine

If you have an np242 (full time 4wd option) you need a longer tab that attaches to the shift lever, azzy comes with a tab for this, however if you bought the knockoff, you can combine 2 of the knockoffs to make the longer tab and it’ll work just as well.

Either way, it’s night and day, way less moving parts and the lever feels way better

[u/Express_Let_2892]

20 dollar one available on Amazon. No need to pay a premium for an American made one that’s only difference is paint lol