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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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2006 silverado 1500 ls 4x4 my 4 wheel shifter is on the floor is it normal for it to grind alittle when putting into 4 hi or 4lo?
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Completely normal.
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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Yeah they all do it. To minimize it try and shift it firmly and quickly (like a putting a boat in gear). You don't want to let it sit between gears where it grinds any longer than necessary. Welcome to the forum!
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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When i put it in 4wd high it helps if im moving like 5-10 mph.with 4wd low i completely stop shift into neutral then move the lever from 2wd into 4wd low.
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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thanks!
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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ok so off topic... OSU as in Ohio State, Oregon State or Oklahoma State?
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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ohio state
 
Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Go gators!!!!
 
Old Sep 9, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Right on! I was at the Navy game this weekend and I will be in Ann Arbor for the Michigan game.

Florida looks good this year, but I think Texas will give them a run for there money.
 
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