skidoo_j Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I"m looking to acquire a terra 2 lo for the comanche. It's a cheaper alternative for my intended purpose, however i was wondering if anyone on here is running one? Did you upgrade anything else while in there? Hate or love it? Problems? Did you have issues with it popping out of gear or did you just buy the novak shift lever? Did you use their lever style one or the "new" cable shift? Anyone using the cable shift? Reviews? http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/shifters/sk2xc.htm I was debating on a slip yoke eliminator at the same time, but i'm only SOA so i don't think it's needed. Plus I don't want to cut and turn the rear axle mounts and i don't think a double double cardan is advisable on the rear with such a long shaft. Wedges are out of the picture in my opinion as I'd actually like a lower lift. I'd love to have found a decent set of spring under that would have lifted me 4" and been MT prior to my SOA with the D44 and MT springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 i have been looking at that cable for a while now.. there is a thread in the DIY talking about installing and adjusting for a 242, you may want to give that a look http://comancheclub.com/topic/36155-novak-shift-cable-on-np-242/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacks Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 If you still have a D30 with the disconnect why bother with a Tera 2 lo kit? Just rig a manual disconnect for the front axle, put the t-case in 4 low, disconnect the front axle and.... 2 low!! I've been running my MJ like that for 3 yrs now cuz I love having 2 low. It's a whole lot cheaper way to go and works just as good!! :thumbsup: Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 If you still have a D30 with the disconnect why bother with a Tera 2 lo kit? Just rig a manual disconnect for the front axle, put the t-case in 4 low, disconnect the front axle and.... 2 low!! I've been running my MJ like that for 3 yrs now cuz I love having 2 low. It's a whole lot cheaper way to go and works just as good!! :thumbsup: Larry I've got an auto locker in the front so i end up with 3x4 and it's hops very badly and i'm afraid it may cause even more damage running it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacks Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Well... so much for my cheap fix!!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounty Hunter Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I run the 2lo. While I was in there I upgraded to the wide chain setup and a 6-gear planetary. There is also a 4-gear planetary that is a slight upgrade from Jeep's 3-gear. Most of the parts are available in other t-cases like the 231c, 233c, 231d, 231hd. The 2lo works great, no issues and well worth the money. I also run a front spool in my disco d44 with a manual disconnect. So I'll often rock 3lo and 2lo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 I run the 2lo. While I was in there I upgraded to the wide chain setup and a 6-gear planetary. There is also a 4-gear planetary that is a slight upgrade from Jeep's 3-gear. Most of the parts are available in other t-cases like the 231c, 233c, 231d, 231hd. The 2lo works great, no issues and well worth the money. I also run a front spool in my disco d44 with a manual disconnect. So I'll often rock 3lo and 2lo. I was looking into the 6 gear planetary too. But it seems it was only on some models of the 231d. If i were still living near the pick and pulls i'd just go split them open at the Jy until I found one. Any suggestions on specific years they were in? did you retain the 4x4 light some how? I couldn't feel a spot for the 4x4 switch above the selector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounty Hunter Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 did you retain the 4x4 light some how? I couldn't feel a spot for the 4x4 switch above the selector. I installed a TJ 4wd light switch where the vacuum switch used to be in the 231 but it doesn't work. Don't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo_j Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Can a person love an upgrade? The Novak shifter is awesome!!! I've become a spokes person for them after only playing with it in my yard. It's great no more poping out of 4x4 when the motor/ trany combo twist and move. And shifting is so smooth. You don't' have three clunks. It's no wonder when you're removing 4 fulcrums and 3 lever arms. Everyone should get one of these!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeyjeeper Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Definitely works better on the 231 than the 242, as has been previously described it is tough to get it right without modification on the 242. Mine struggled to get from 2wd to 4 lo or even neutral until I drilled the lever to shorten the throw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Can a person love an upgrade? The Novak shifter is awesome!!! I've become a spokes person for them after only playing with it in my yard. It's great no more poping out of 4x4 when the motor/ trany combo twist and move. And shifting is so smooth. You don't' have three clunks. It's no wonder when you're removing 4 fulcrums and 3 lever arms. Everyone should get one of these!!! Definitely works better on the 231 than the 242, as has been previously described it is tough to get it right without modification on the 242. Mine struggled to get from 2wd to 4 lo or even neutral until I drilled the lever to shorten the throw I have a terralow 4:1 with 2low, going into the 87, do you have any pics of how the shifter goes through the floor and what did you use for a boot? Pretty sure I will be buying the cable kit because why stop now when the TC cost nearly a grand anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64 Cheyenne Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Just looked at the Novak site, didn't realize the stock shift lever is retained, cool. Pics would be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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