What could be causing this knocking noise?

[Eddie Greenlee]

Let's hope that is the problem.

Just get a Savvy cable kit and fix it right the first time...

is it like the Novac shifter?

 

[Wildman]

is it like the Novac shifter?

Same but Savvy fixed the few small issues with the Novak. Before I joined this site I always told people to use the Novak kit. I guess recommendations were given to Novak but they chose not to fix them.

 

[SkylinesSuck]

Yes but supposed to be a little better. Not sure of the details why though.

*Edit--what he said

 

[Eddie Greenlee]

This x1000. Even if it's not there issue, do it anyways lol.

lol

 

[Eddie Greenlee]

A lot of people identify the factory transfer case linkage as a problem maker. It is a ridiculous array of rods and levers, held together by bushings that inevitably disappear over the 14-23 year life of these vehicles. You may be able to test whether this linkage is the issue by holding the transfer case handle down during slower speeds. You may even feel the knock at your feet. If you do find this as the (or one of many) culprit, the most common fix is to replace the whole linkage assembly with a shifter cable.

you do realize you were probably right dont ya? My bushings are gone and its ratteling like crazy. Ive got new bushings coming for now and then ill get the cable system from Savvy. when i get the new bushings on ill know for sure. thanks

 

[Eddie Greenlee]

I really do hope the noise is coming from the transfer case linkage rattling around due to the upper linkage not have a bushing in it.
It could also be the the ball side of the clutch fork rattling around in the bell housing if the small spring has broken off that holds the ball in place. Please let it be the linkage.

 

[Eddie Greenlee]

I really do hope the noise is coming from the transfer case linkage rattling around due to the upper linkage not have a bushing in it.
It could also be the the ball side of the clutch fork rattling around in the bell housing if the small spring has broken off that holds the ball in place. Please let it be the linkage.

 

[Wildman]

I really do hope the noise is coming from the transfer case linkage rattling around due to the upper linkage not have a bushing in it.
It could also be the the ball side of the clutch fork rattling around in the bell housing if the small spring has broken off that holds the ball in place. Please let it be the linkage.

Why not either remove that rod or zip tie it so it can't move and take it for a drive?

 

[Eddie Greenlee]

Why not either remove that rod or zip tie it so it can't move and take it for a drive?

im right there with ya , going to try that tomorrow. Just had too many irons in the fire today.

 

[Eddie Greenlee]

hear ye ,hear ye , hear ye.
after fighting the little bushings and getting everything put back together for the shift linkage , all the noise is GONE !!!!
I cant believe all that knocking was coming from that little rod not having a bushing on it. Ill be getting the Savvy cable kit soon for sure.