Hey guys, I have an 02 4.6 5sp 4x4 with manual t-case. I'm getting a rattle/buzzing noise from the transfer case shifter. The noise gets louder as RPMs increase, its also fairly noticeable at highway speeds. If I pull the shifter to the left just enough to take it off its stop the noise goes away. I'm thinking it must be a missing isolator or worn bushing, something like that. I looked at the shifter from underneath the truck and don't see anything obvious. Just wondering if anyone else has run into this or if its common. Any input is appreciated, thanks.
Ray

 

My truck does the same thing. It's just the metal shaft rattling against the plastic trim on the floor. When it starts doing it I just pull the shifter to the left and wedge some of the rubber boot between the shaft and the trim and it stops. It'll usually be fine until I engage 4wd again.

Out of curiosity, do you have a body lift? Mine didn't start doing this until I messed with the shifter to install my body lift.

 

Nope, no body lift and the stick isnt touching anything up top. I really doubt if its hurting anything, it just annoys me. I'll take it apart and have a look eventually, just haven't gotten around to it.

 

i have the same problem.. i just take the shift *** off and it stops! or at least quiets down enough that i can hear it... ( i have the worst hearing)

 

Mine did the exact same thing, and what was causing this was the SHIFTER ****!!!. I pulled the **** off and squirted some silicone caulking in there and put it back on and presto! Instant fix. hope this helps

 

Thanks guys, I'll give that a try.