I've had this problem before and heard its common for lifted tj's where you'll be in fourwheeldrive and it will slip out on rough terrain. So I was wondering if anyone has done this mod, and how it's working out! The Novak #SK2X Shifter Assembly
http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/kit_sk2x.htm

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1997 TJ, 4 banger, banks monster,
6" skyjacker rr long arm with nitro shocks,
33" bfg at's on mt classic locks,
d44 front & back with 4.88's and detroits
" Who needs a trail, just make your own!"
Member:Tread Heavily, Eglin Hard Hitters

I have it on my XJ due to the linkage getting worn out and popping out of gear when flexing, etc. It works great now. Kind of a pain to fit the factory console cleanly for me but it works well and no popping out of gear.

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99 TJ
71 C101
04 KJ
03 SFA KJ Sport
LOST JEEPS So-Cal

btw, LMK if you need pics or any other info.

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99 TJ
71 C101
04 KJ
03 SFA KJ Sport
LOST JEEPS So-Cal

How was install? Quick and easy! Did you use their shift knob? And did you buy it from them or someone else?

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1997 TJ, 4 banger, banks monster,
6" skyjacker rr long arm with nitro shocks,
33" bfg at's on mt classic locks,
d44 front & back with 4.88's and detroits
" Who needs a trail, just make your own!"
Member:Tread Heavily, Eglin Hard Hitters

Install was Ok, I had a little trouble adjusting the shift lever so it would work on the console but w/ the boot I used, i ended up having to cut the console up a little anyway so it worked smoothly. No biggie though I suppose.

I bought it directly from Novak and did buy their shift knob. I left the shaft fairly long too so it sticks far out from the console. Looks cool, old school style. Works well and no problems w/ it popping out of gear now at all. Is a little weird to get used to since it isn't as obvious what gear you are in w/out the indicator But I am usually only in 4lo in my XJ while wheeling anyway as it does fine in 2wd the rest of the time when going faster.

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99 TJ
71 C101
04 KJ
03 SFA KJ Sport
LOST JEEPS So-Cal

There's no way to keep the indicater working? Not that it matters much!

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1997 TJ, 4 banger, banks monster,
6" skyjacker rr long arm with nitro shocks,
33" bfg at's on mt classic locks,
d44 front & back with 4.88's and detroits
" Who needs a trail, just make your own!"
Member:Tread Heavily, Eglin Hard Hitters

not that I am aware of since it is directly linked w/ the factory x-fer case handle. the shifting is simple enough to understand w/ it written on the knob so it is good enough.

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99 TJ
71 C101
04 KJ
03 SFA KJ Sport
LOST JEEPS So-Cal

Good point. Thanks for the info. It's next on my list of mods.

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1997 TJ, 4 banger, banks monster,
6" skyjacker rr long arm with nitro shocks,
33" bfg at's on mt classic locks,
d44 front & back with 4.88's and detroits
" Who needs a trail, just make your own!"
Member:Tread Heavily, Eglin Hard Hitters

couple pics in case anyone wonders wth we are talking about:


Underneath, looking from front to back.

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99 TJ
71 C101
04 KJ
03 SFA KJ Sport
LOST JEEPS So-Cal