engaging 4x4 low(newbie question)

[chevy17]

hey i am new to offroading and just bought a 1990 chevy 1500 with a 4" body lift, 31 goodyear A/T and whenever i try and engage the 4 low it grinds. I got it in once and its not a loud grind but still a grind. When i engage the low i come to a stop(obviously) put it in neutral(i tried it in park, same thing) and try and engage. When i engage four high in neutral its fine, so i guess i'm just asking if there is something i'm doing wrong for the low

 

[mrk5]

So are you saying it won't go into 4Lo at all?

If it's just grinding a little when you engage it, I wouldn't worry about it. Mine does that. If it is just grinding and not going into gear, then you need to check the linkage.

 

[chevy17]

yeh it goes in but getting there it just grinds a little, i asked my friend and he said also to check the linkage. But you said if its only a little grinding not to worry about it?

 

[K5er4Life]

A little grinding wont hurt nothing /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif Just make sure your hubs are locked, if you have manual hubs, and jam it in there /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

 

[mrk5]

Mine does it a little when I engage 4lo. I've never really worried about. If it is grinding so bad you really have to force it, then it might be a problem.

 

[chevy17]

yeh i was just a little worried because i haven't had the need really to use it yet, except once but i got freaked out by the grinding. The time i used it it just grinded a little then popped in. well thanks a lot guys i just wanted to make sure! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

Put it in neutral and take your foot off the brake. If your rig rolls just very slightly it will allow it to go in smoothly.

 

[chevy17]

yeh thats what i think i'm going to try

thanks a lot

 

[chevy17]

 

[TorkDSR]

are you haveing issues because the hole in the floor for the shifter wasnt enlarged? doesnt sound like it, but its an idea to check