Novak Cable Shifter

[JFjeld]

I just finished the install of my Novak Cable Shifter. This is a huge upgrade from the linkage/z-bar stock design that is present in TJ/XJs to actuate the transfer case. My linkage dislodged on Holy Cross over the 4th of July weekend. It was no problem to put it back together but I then realized the linkage was bent and consequently I could no longer engage 4-LO. Until I got this new shifter installed, my MO for engaging 4WD typically involved crawling under the Jeep and manually actuating it at the T-case as someone slowly crept the Jeep forward above me. Not cool :eek:.


When I removed my skid plate to make the install easier (not absolutely necessary) I realized my transmission mount was toast as well. Autozone had one in stock and replaced it under warranty for free, as I had purchased the prior one from them 2 years ago. I personally wouldn't consider this a failure of the part itself but the dude didn't hesitate when he found out I bought the prior one there. Score! Now, I'm ready for a shake-down run.


Novak Cable Shifter: http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/shifters/sk2xc.htm


Old/Complicated/Problematic Design:
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/JFjeld/Jeep_Build/550656A6-E25F-4502-9436-DC8CAAEFA537_zpsfscsb4eu.jpg (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/JFjeld/media/Jeep_Build/550656A6-E25F-4502-9436-DC8CAAEFA537_zpsfscsb4eu.jpg.html)


Novak Unit:
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/JFjeld/Jeep_Build/D81A7817-10DB-4974-9FF3-7AD6E5F4943D_zpsezdo7qwo.jpg (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/JFjeld/media/Jeep_Build/D81A7817-10DB-4974-9FF3-7AD6E5F4943D_zpsezdo7qwo.jpg.html)


Installed Product:
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/JFjeld/Jeep_Build/F1502B44-5EBF-4C05-88C5-069E1DA3B8E5_zps1qjzrqtn.jpg (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/JFjeld/media/Jeep_Build/F1502B44-5EBF-4C05-88C5-069E1DA3B8E5_zps1qjzrqtn.jpg.html)


http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/JFjeld/Jeep_Build/52C6F980-2E58-4DA4-B518-0972B81D3C5F_zpsm9qfjzjb.jpg (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/JFjeld/media/Jeep_Build/52C6F980-2E58-4DA4-B518-0972B81D3C5F_zpsm9qfjzjb.jpg.html)


http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z373/JFjeld/Jeep_Build/EC1A1AE2-83FD-4DC2-BA3D-7DDE8AAAB123_zpsgcdal3a6.jpg (http://s1186.photobucket.com/user/JFjeld/media/Jeep_Build/EC1A1AE2-83FD-4DC2-BA3D-7DDE8AAAB123_zpsgcdal3a6.jpg.html)

[EKXJ87]

That's a sweet upgrade, my XJ linkage is somewhat hard to engage/disengage did this help in that aspect? I haven'nt experienced it popping out of gear yet. but this look like it would shift smoooth.

[JFjeld]

Its supposed to be a much smoother shift operation. I just buttoned it up last night so haven't really had a chance to thoroughly test it out. I plan to do a shake-down run this weekend.

[otisdog]

That's nice - I like that.
Jim