4:1 and 2low questions

Kejtar · Oct 16, 2007

OK, so I finally got my stuff bolted up

Now I have couple questions:
1. Does the 4x4 light stop working reliably? It looks like the shift points changed a bit with the 2L so it'd make sense that the light would not necessarily work right.

2. Does the 4:1 with 2L and wide chain chatter a bit more then a standard tcase? The noise is a bit amplified for me cause of the Novak shifter, but I think this is a bit more noisier. It's not a grind, it's not a howl, it's nothing bad sounding, just light chatter.

Blaine B. · Oct 16, 2007

Send me your 4wd light sensor and I'll send you mine which doesn't work.

Then you won't have to worry about it.

IXNAYXJ · Oct 16, 2007

I don't have the 4:1. but I do have the 2Low. My 4x4 light goes out every time without fail, and has for more than a year.

Also with the Novak shifter, be careful about touching it after you've been running for a while. They can get HOT!

-----Matt-----

Kejtar · Oct 16, 2007

IXNAYXJ said:
I don't have the 4:1. but I do have the 2Low. My 4x4 light goes out every time without fail, and has for more than a year.

Also with the Novak shifter, be careful about touching it after you've been running for a while. They can get HOT!

-----Matt-----

LOL yeah, I've had that shifter already for a while and it's nice on.... a cold day

I've used it to warm my hands before

RCP Phx · Oct 16, 2007

Yes,the planetaries can be quite noisy!I had to send my first unit back because it was so bad,been fine ever since!

Kittrell · Oct 16, 2007

Kejtar said:
It's not a grind, it's not a howl, it's nothing bad sounding, just light chatter.

Thats a very common thing with the tera low. Most of the guys just get used to it.

Ben H · Oct 16, 2007

My light works reliably. The noise scared me at first, it sounds like worn bearings, but it is just normal. It will get quieter as time goes by. The 2Low is the best IMHO.

And yeah the Novak shifter does get quite hot, especially after a long road trip. I used some aluminum insulation from the homo depot to damper the heat.

jeepme · Oct 16, 2007

Yep the Tera 4.1 is noisy! I run synthetic ATF in it now and it helps a lot. My light only comes on in 4 Low but I rarley use 4 Hi so its no big deal. I love the 2 Low, with an Aussie locker up front it really helps out, not to mention its amazing how much you can do in 2 Low.

IXNAYXJ · Oct 16, 2007

jeepme said:
I love the 2 Low, with an Aussie locker up front it really helps out, not to mention its amazing how much you can do in 2 Low.

One of my all-time favorite mods, and essiental in high traction places like Moab.

-----Matt-----

jeeperjohn · Oct 16, 2007

If you didn't change the cam inside the transfer case that actuates the light it should work. When I installed my SYE the 4X light would not work for a couple of days, then it just started working. No explanation, so maybe after a few miles it will start working again. It may help to ensure a good ground from the x-fer case to the body.

Mosephus · Oct 16, 2007

In what types of situations have you guys used 2low the most?

Kejtar · Oct 16, 2007

Mosephus said:
In what types of situations have you guys used 2low the most?

tight turns on a good traction surface, tight turn on something really slippery, busted front drive components (ujoint going out maybe?). Also sometimes you don't really need 4 wheel drive for obstacles, you just need a better gear ratio

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