Topic: T-case issue

[chromewontgetyouhome]

Dual setup, rear case is a topshift 23 spline with Marlin's 4.7 (newer style). Some times the case is a PITA to get out of 2-high.  Takes two hands and a bunch of force.  Case has less then 75 miles on it.  Did I do something wrong when I rebuilt it or is it normal on a fresh case?  Thanks!

Edit...case has brand new detent springs, I don't think that is the problem because I can easily run through the shift pattern.  It seems like it only locks up after the truck is driven to the trail head.

[83yota5960]

 when it happens try going in reverse 20 or so feet and it should go away.

[chromewontgetyouhome [OP]]

Thanks, hopefully after everything breaks in it will be smoother.

[kneedownnate]

You should never have to force the lever.  I used to until I realized all I had to do was lightly push on the lever while driving slowly.

[85yoter]

its the like when some cars wont go in reverse and you have to let out of the clutch a little to get it to go in    same concept let out the clutch a little and press the stick foward and it will go    its just between shift points 

[79coyotefrg]

Dual setup, rear case is a topshift 23 spline with Marlin's 4.7 (newer style). Some times the case is a PITA to get out of 2-high.  Takes two hands and a bunch of force. Case has less then 75 miles on it.  Did I do something wrong when I rebuilt it or is it normal on a fresh case?  Thanks!

DONT FORCE THE LEVER EVER

if you havent already bent the shift fork you will, never force it.

dont drive on a hard surface in 4wd, this will cause things to get in a extreme bind and with enough traction you could blow the case apart

5 pounds of force is all you should ever need, if it needs more change direction till it does

[chromewontgetyouhome [OP]]

Oops!  Now I know, thanks for the replies!