Dodge Ram 4wd lever not working QUICK FIX

Dodge Ram 4wd linkage popped out and its snowing!!! Parts wont be in for at least 3 days but the owner needs it now to plow. this may actually be a semi permanent repair to be honest. ordered the bushing anyhow for the glove box just in case lol Hope you enjoy this short quick fix video

"Brake shoe retainer"
The Retainer i used can be purchased at most auto parts stores, comes in most "drum brake hardware kits" may be sold separately on the help rack as well.
or you could use pretty much any style snap ring that fits
in addition the flat washer OD must be larger than the plastic linkage

[johndavis]

You, sir, would be my mechanic FOR LIFE if you did that for me!! Great job and kudos for excellent customer service.

[EagleLakeWoodworking]

Great camera work - the closeups were really clear and helpful. Thanks for the inspiration on an alternative fix

[christopher]

Life saver! I just bought 05 ram that had nothing but play in the four-wheel-drive stick. Now I know what I’m looking for hopefully fixing tomorrow.

[reweydewy]

Very common. The dealer sells a kit with that whole adjustable shift arm and includes both bushings. I don't think it was very expensive. Nice easy fix. thanks for sharing

[tyrellthiel]

My trusty dodge, Dizzy I calls her, just lost the 4x4 shifter. Thank you for showing me where and what to check!

[ManicMechanic]

Better than the original. It always pays to keep spare hardware around. That's how you keep a customer coming back.

[fshalor]

Criss-crossed Zip ties also work. Run a tail end in place of the bushing to take up the slack, and ensure the two ties are loose enough to just hold everything together for the transition from 4h to 2h to N to 4L. Only thing I never liked about the dodge transfer case selectors I encountered was the bushing, and the fact that 2h is between 4h and 4L. I guess it makes sense to some degree, but it's a bit weird.

[burrent]

Thanks, this is still helping out just fixed my truck 🚚

[BlazerLS]

That bushing reminds me of the ones on the GMs that connect the shift linkage to the trans levers, they like to fall apart as well. I've seen those stuffed back together with a zip tie holding them in.

[alexmeaden]

I just have to say thank you so much I didn't realize it was this easy to get to and fix.

[N]

Hell, that's a better connection than the original setup.

[jonnovak]

I'll be fixing mine tonight lol. Thank you.

[jordansmith]

Can’t tell you how much that video helped me out!

[shawnmrfixitlee]

You did a great job, I bet he never comes back with that problem !

[SteveRobReviews]

I like it, cool fix. I bet he drives like that forever now. 😂😂

[farmboy]

Do they still make mechanical transfer case linkages?  I thought everything was electronic nowadays! LOL  You'd make a great trail mechanic Will!

[cchris]

Nice easy mod! I hope I can get under there without removing the shaft, looks tight! Thanks for posting

[alnbaba]

I had the 4x4 disengage on the highway during a snow storm just about spun out into traffic. I was wondering would installing locking hub stop this from happening. Its a ford ranger with the lever to engage 4x4. Thanks for the videos.

[rl]

I have a 2016 ram 4x4 and my shifter just recently broke. It now slides forward and backwards with no tension. I can literally move with a feather and nothing happens with transitioning from 2 wheel to 4 wheel drive. The dealer told me it would cost around 15k to fix it.

[discoveryman]

Great quick fix that should get him down the road.