HELP, my truck is stuck in 4 wheel drive!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

griesel72 · 09-11-2004, 08:24 PM

i have a 69 1/2 ton chevy, 4 speed/rockwell that is stuck in 4 wheel drive, the shifter shifts to where 2 high should be, but the front drive shaft is turning, and it makes a funny, not quite in, sound. The truck has the stock original lock-outs, that are a little hard to turn, but still seem to function.

i have tried nothing, i figured i would ask here first

thanks guys, this one has me baffled.

David

**71swb4x4** · 09-11-2004, 10:08 PM

I am sure you tried this already, but drive in reverse for a few feet, usually that will pop it out.

griesel72 · 09-11-2004, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I am sure you tried this already, but drive in reverse for a few feet, usually that will pop it out.

wish it was that easy

i hope my transfer case isn't jacked

Bhull2 · 09-12-2004, 12:41 AM

Will the t-case shift at all? Will it go into neutral or 4 low? Or is it just stuck in 4 hi all of the time, regardess of where you shift it?

1969 GMC · 09-12-2004, 01:26 AM

Your shifter may be worn, which could cause it to do that. Look under your truck after you shift to see if the shift rails are moving as far in/out as they should.

72k5 · 09-12-2004, 01:31 AM

Sounds like you might have a hub malfunctioning. One locked and one unlocked can make some funny sounds in the front diff (doesn't do the spider gears any good either).

Probably quickest way to figure this out is to throw a jack under the front axle and check to see if the hubs lock and unlock properly, plus you can see if the TC engages and disengages.

griesel72 · 09-12-2004, 10:38 PM

thanks for the help guys, i believe that 72k5 had the solution, one of my lockouts has some major problems, and didn't unlock

Thanks again to all you guys
David

09-11-2004, 08:24 PM	#1
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	HELP, my truck is stuck in 4 wheel drive!! i have a 69 1/2 ton chevy, 4 speed/rockwell that is stuck in 4 wheel drive, the shifter shifts to where 2 high should be, but the front drive shaft is turning, and it makes a funny, not quite in, sound. The truck has the stock original lock-outs, that are a little hard to turn, but still seem to function. i have tried nothing, i figured i would ask here first thanks guys, this one has me baffled. David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

09-11-2004, 10:08 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	I am sure you tried this already, but drive in reverse for a few feet, usually that will pop it out. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-12-2004, 01:26 AM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Your shifter may be worn, which could cause it to do that. Look under your truck after you shift to see if the shift rails are moving as far in/out as they should. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

09-12-2004, 01:31 AM	#6
72k5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 566	Sounds like you might have a hub malfunctioning. One locked and one unlocked can make some funny sounds in the front diff (doesn't do the spider gears any good either). Probably quickest way to figure this out is to throw a jack under the front axle and check to see if the hubs lock and unlock properly, plus you can see if the TC engages and disengages. __________________ 350 ETec 170 heads, Performer, HEI, Holly TBI, 700r4, 14 bolt rear, F&R lockers, lots of off road improvements.

09-12-2004, 10:38 PM	#7
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	thanks for the help guys, i believe that 72k5 had the solution, one of my lockouts has some major problems, and didn't unlock Thanks again to all you guys David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

09-12-2004, 12:41 AM	#4
Bhull2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 84	Will the t-case shift at all? Will it go into neutral or 4 low? Or is it just stuck in 4 hi all of the time, regardess of where you shift it?



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