Transfercase shifter vibration!

nocents · 07-05-08, 10:25 AM

Picked up my new 08 FJ TT last weekend! Only has 400 miles on it (all road), but it has developed an annoying rattle/buzz from the transfercase shifter. It has the bullet model had the top button ratteles. The shifter has a high frequency vibration that has caused the button to loosen. Dealer says they all vibrate like that, but I am not convinced.
Anyone have a problem with this shifter vibrating.

Nocents

knoll0351 · 07-05-08, 11:18 AM

Yup, on every 4X4 I own...

NoHandleBars · 07-05-08, 12:59 PM

My doesn't rattle (aka make noises) but it moves with the torque, which is normal.

nocents · 07-05-08, 06:20 PM

I understand the torque thing. This is a vibration even at idel standing still. Since this shifter is directly connected to the drive train I would expect some, but not this much.

Nocents

DEWFPO · 07-05-08, 06:36 PM

It's normal on the FJ since the transfer case lever has direct linkage to the case itself. You have to tighten it real good to get the buzzing/vibration noise to stop.

DEWFPO

NoHandleBars · 07-05-08, 06:47 PM

On the topic of rattleing..my friggin' passenger seat-belt buckle rattles! What the hell! >.<!

gaylonw · 07-06-08, 04:41 PM

If you secure the 50 cent piece sized shifter diagram in the shifters the vibration will not cause the annoying chatter.
Use some epozy or better double sided tape; be careful to align it appropriately.
Feels great in the hand, doesn't it.........gm

07-05-08, 10:25 AM	#1
nocents IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 261	Transfercase shifter vibration! Picked up my new 08 FJ TT last weekend! Only has 400 miles on it (all road), but it has developed an annoying rattle/buzz from the transfercase shifter. It has the bullet model had the top button ratteles. The shifter has a high frequency vibration that has caused the button to loosen. Dealer says they all vibrate like that, but I am not convinced. Anyone have a problem with this shifter vibrating. Nocents

07-05-08, 11:18 AM	#2
knoll0351 Salty Dog Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern Oregon TLCA# 17675 Posts: 302	Yup, on every 4X4 I own... __________________ 07 FJC Voodoo Blue - 3" Sway Away - 33" Toyo M/Ts - Custom Skids by Knoll - On Board Air - AllPro Front Bumper/Light Bar - ARB Full Length Roof Rack - Warn M8000/Wireless Remote Wheel it or Park It!! Jefferson State Cruisers

07-05-08, 12:59 PM	#3
NoHandleBars IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 264	My doesn't rattle (aka make noises) but it moves with the torque, which is normal. __________________ ~And shepherds we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be~ <>Boondock Saints<>

07-05-08, 06:36 PM	#5
DEWFPO IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: "High in the Rockies" Posts: 106	It's normal on the FJ since the transfer case lever has direct linkage to the case itself. You have to tighten it real good to get the buzzing/vibration noise to stop. DEWFPO __________________ 2007 Sun Fusion, FJ Cruiser, 5AT

07-05-08, 06:47 PM	#6
NoHandleBars IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 264	On the topic of rattleing..my friggin' passenger seat-belt buckle rattles! What the hell! >.<! __________________ ~And shepherds we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be~ <>Boondock Saints<>

07-05-08, 06:20 PM	#4
nocents IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 261	I understand the torque thing. This is a vibration even at idel standing still. Since this shifter is directly connected to the drive train I would expect some, but not this much. Nocents

07-06-08, 04:41 PM	#7
gaylonw IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MD Posts: 66	I have the '08 TT shifter and Transfer case shifter on my TRD If you secure the 50 cent piece sized shifter diagram in the shifters the vibration will not cause the annoying chatter. Use some epozy or better double sided tape; be careful to align it appropriately. Feels great in the hand, doesn't it.........gm __________________ '66 Corvair CORSA Convertible '86 Ford F150XLT '90 FJ62 (STOCK and BLUE) '94 Mustang COBRA Pace car '96 Landcruiser FZJ 80 (STOCK and GREEN) '07 FJ TRD SE (MINE) '08 Highlander LTD HYBRID (Mary Jo's )

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