'88 Replace Column Shift

[NewKindOfClown]

A few nights ago, I was yanking my buddy's XJ out of axle-deep mud, and there was a lot of shifting in those 2 hours. The next morning, I realized there was no resistance when pulling the column shift toward me, and I can often change gears without pulling it toward me at all. It suddenly feels cheap, like it's going to break off. Any suggestions on what to look for and/or how to fix it? I think I know of a donor MJ in a JY if I can figure out what I need. Thanks.

[carnuck]

Sounds like the cable maybe bad