I just acquired a 2001 XJ 4.0/AW4. It has a brand new 3.5" Rough Country lift kit installed by a questionable mechanic. It has the 231 part time transfer case.
The 4WD does not seem to be engaging. When I move the lever it slides rather smoothly and easily, as if it is not connected or something. No 4WD indicator on the dash. I am disabled and it is difficult for me to get under the jeep and look around. From what I can see looking from the side, it appears the linkage is hooked up but I can't be sure.
Is there a simple cause for something like this or could it be a more severe problem? Does adding the lift kit change anything about the shift linkage for the t-case?
FWIW it needs an alignment, but I don't think that is related.
The 4WD does not seem to be engaging. When I move the lever it slides rather smoothly and easily, as if it is not connected or something. No 4WD indicator on the dash. I am disabled and it is difficult for me to get under the jeep and look around. From what I can see looking from the side, it appears the linkage is hooked up but I can't be sure.
Is there a simple cause for something like this or could it be a more severe problem? Does adding the lift kit change anything about the shift linkage for the t-case?
FWIW it needs an alignment, but I don't think that is related.