Going to install Sunday and I'm pretty sure I've got it covered reading threads on the net. However I have yet to see this piece in any thread or mention of it or where it goes?!? I'm guessing on the transfer case end?

Yes that goes on the transfer case

I just installed one on a 99 two weeks ago, it shifts in/out of 4x4 like a dream now! I couldn't get my skid plate off, which would have made it easier. Definitely remove the front drive shaft and it's doable.

Sweet

This is on my To buy/do list.......

Yep there's a similar part on the transfer case it replaces.

Finally got it installed without any issues. I didn't remove the driveshaft or the skid plate, only the topside boot plate because I replaced the lower gearshift boot. All and all an easy install. I don't know why I didn't do this years ago!

Just wondering, how much did that cost. It looks really nice.

Could someone explain to me the benefits of this? I heard it shifts smoother but my transfer case seems to shift fine if I let the jeep roll a bit. Is the lever just smoother? I might want to look into one of these soon.

well for one, smoother shifting. then if you do any body lift or tummy tuck, you dont have to worry about the shift linkage being connected to the body. When ever you move the body or transfer case, you have to worry about the shift linkage. And I know the stock shift linkage was built for a reason, but to me it still seems somewhat inferior to cable driven shifters.

looks primo, thanks for the pics
add another >$100 mod to the list

I have the Novak cable shifter, which is extremely similar. Mine ran about $180.

I went with the Novak because my stock z-bar linkage got all bent up after some wheeling shenanigans and coming down hard on my skid. The t-case brackets that come with body lifts or suspension lifts aren't always ideally-designed and can further aggravate the already crappy stock z-bar design. Its also a great mod if you're planning to do a tummy tuck since the t-case gets moved up in the tunnel.

After a lift the original shift geometry gets thrown off, you can adjust it but it's very limited. It was tough to get into gears and would pop out of 4 low on extremely steep hills.
This cable makes shifting much smoother and has more adjustability than stock.
I got mine on 4low.com for 149.00 free shipping
It's the savvy version

Not a spring lift it has no effect

What matters is transfer case height relative to body/frame

So motor mount lift or transfer case drop or body spacer lift change linkage geometry

But spring lift or spring spacer lift have no affect

Looks good! For anyone having issues with their linkage but doesn't need/want a cable shifter, the Advanced Adapters Stand Alone Transfer Case Shift Bracket works great. If you have a tummy tuck or are tight on space between the case and tub, the cables are the way to go. I'm not in that situation and I've been using the AA bracket for years and love it!

-Ryan

SORRY!!!!!
After a lift

And lowering the transfer case

Lowering the transfer case effected the shifter bracket

Lowering the transfer case effected the shifter bracket

After a lift

Getting my point across with double spaces

Double spaces

Most (!) of us got what you were saying.

Late better than never

Still true body lift engine lift transfer case drop all affect stock linkage

Spring spacer or spring lift no effect on stock linkage as transfer case position to body and frame remains unchanged

Same as my prior post no double spaces needed

Did you get picked on as a kid?

Since the OP got his install done, perhaps I can hijack just enough to ask what the difference is in the Savvy and the Novak? They look identical to me from the photos.

No, did you not that I care but you seem to be projecting your personal issues

I went with Novak by reputation, and I believe they originated the cable shifter. On their site, they show a comparison with a 'competitor's' version, explaining the differences: http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/shifters/sk2x/sk2xc. They don't name the competitor, but I suspect its Savvy since they're the only other company (of whom I'm aware) that market a similar product.

Either version is a significant upgrade from the stock design.

Yeah, I've seen that before, but I guess when they said "counterfeit" for some reason I thought they were just talking about nameless Chinese copies on eBay or something. Perhaps they really are talking about Savvy.

I'm definitely replacing mine soon as well; my stock linkage is rusty, crusty, and crunchy.

Savvy's is not a counterfeit, it's just a different cable shifter for the transfer case and there are few ways to design that. It actually has an improvement or two over Novak's version which nevertheless is another excellent cable shifter.

Can you go into a little detail regarding the improvements?

They state that the "fake" one's are passed off as an actual Novak though, which I'm pretty sure Savvy isn't doing.