Buzzing Transfrer Case Shifter

[Titan]

How does a person stop the transfer case shifter from buzzing? How many people have trouble with this? I don't want a temporary fix. Does it require replacing the plastic shifter bushing or replacing the spring? Let me know what works. The buzzing is driving me crazy. (No duct tape answers please. )

 

[BushWakr - RIP]

I have the same intermittent problem, and I won't tell you my "ductape" solution as per request, but... .

Others have inserted an extra 'spacer' washer on the side of the T-Case between the spring and the bracket which seems to work for most.

There is also another fix... . a shim or something but I'll have to let someone who's done it reply.



Sorry I can't be of more help.



Bob.

 

[83 crew cab]

mine does it to it seams that if turnthe radio up it goes away

 

[nascar mark]

Hi Titan,



Stealer p/n 869770 is a fix for.



mark

 

[Titan]

nascar mark,

Is that a Dodge part #? What is it a part number for? Thank you for your reply.

 

[Titan]

nascar mark,

Is that a Dodge part #? What is it a part number for? Thank you for your reply.

 

[Stevem]

Here is what worked for me. First the part actually making the noise was the knob which had a loose insert. This was fixed with some adhesive. Second is the spring which puts tension on the lever itself. As you tighten the nut on the spring, the spring squirms out from the flat washer. Solution was to make a washer with a machined pocket that keeps the spring contained.



An easy job for a friend with a lathe. Good luck

 

[nascar mark]

Yes, Stealer = Dealer. dodge p/n 869770 for revised spring/washer kit for t case buzz fix.

 

[Titan]

Thank you nascar mark. Have you installed this on your own truck? Did Dodge require your first born to obtain it? Thanks again.

 

[Titan]

nascar mark, I went down and ordered the P/N you listed. The discription given on the part was, "washer". It was a $3. 50 purchase so I decided to give it a try. Could you please explain how this is going to solve the buzzing? I don't understand ? Have you installed this yourself? Anyone else please feel free in replying if you know anything about this . Thanks a bunch.

 

[nascar mark]

Install the washer as to put more pressure on the spring, which moves the transfer handle away from side of housing. I can't remember which side of the spring right now. If you lay under the truck, you will figure it out. I think it is the outside.



good luck

mark

 

[Titan]

So is this replacing the existing washer or adding an additional?

 

[nascar mark]

Add if spring tention alows.

 

[Mgrant]

Hi everyone,

I had the same problem with mine and I believe I've tried everything I could think of to quiet it. I used the washers, rubber between the brackets and levers, new knob, and they all seemed to help, but I not entirely. Then I finally found a solution that worked for me. The noise was emminating from where the linkage vibrates and buzzes against the shifter lever on one end and the transfercase on the other. This is where the washers seemed to help some, but not in my case. What I did was to take an old 5/8 garden hose and cut two, three inch long pieces. Then I cut each piece lenthwise (not totally in half, just one side) so that I can spread the hose apart and slip them over the linkage without taking the linkage off. Then I turned the hose so that the cut was opposite of where the linkage attatches to the lever, so that I won't slip past it and off the end of the linkage, and wedged it firmly up against where the linkage attaches the shifter lever and the other hose piece I used at the transfer case end of the linkage. Then I just used a hose clamp around the hose to keep it tight on the linkage, thus keeping it in one place. Now it's even quiter than the Getrag shifter! No buzzing, no vibrating, not even a peep! If someone else gives this a try, let me know if it works. Seem to really help my situation.



Mike

 

[Titan]

Mgrant,

Thanks for the tip. I plan on fixing this problem early next week. If I use your technique I will let you know. I am now armed and ready to eliminate this irritating buZZZZZZ! Thank you to everyone!