Using The Shiftster-1

The Shiftster-1 is a case study in mechanical simplicity, as it does only one thing---but it does it quite well. With a quick flick of the wrist, it easily shifts the Borg Warner electric transfer cases through it’s available ranges of gears, i.e, 2 HIGH, 4 HIGH or 4 LOW. The rugged, spring loaded locator pin securely locks the shift shaft of these transfer cases into the user desired range, preventing the shaft from rotating and possibly causing internal damage to the transfer case, due to the gears not being fully engaged and slipping and/or grinding. The Shiftster-1 solves this problem by being a bolt on replacement for the exposed (and costly) electric shift motor, as well as completely eliminating the overly complicated S.O.T.F. (push button) four wheel drive systems. In a nutshell, it’s virtually indestructible and very easy to use. And one day just might save you from a ruined backwoods vacation or having to get towed out of your favorite off road trail or beach or canyon. If you own a vehicle with an electrically shifted transfer case, the Shiftster-1 should be included in your trail repair kit and carried at all times. It’s very inexpensive compared to the piece of mind that it will bring you. Or a tow bill.

Now then, we’ll explain just how easy it is to use the Shiftster-1.

When you are out on the trails or the beach or otherwise finding yourself in a situation where the use of four wheel drive becomes necessary, just follow these simple directions;

1). Stop your vehicle (preferably on a flat section of trail), place your transmission in neutral and apply the emergency brake. Turn off the ignition and then exit your vehicle. Now you can just reach under the vehicle (under the driver’s seat on most vehicles), pull up on the Shiftster’s small plastic knob that operates the spring loaded locator pin and rotate the handle clockwise 90 degrees (to roughly the 8:00 position). The locator pin will drop into the second hole which now puts your transfer case into 4 HIGH. And you’re done. Easy, yes? Now you just have to go lock your front hubs (if so equipped) or merely get into your vehicle and continue driving if you still have automatic hubs. It’s really that simple.

2). Need more power? Then it’s probably time for 4 LOW. And the method to do so is virtually the same as outlined above….stop your vehicle, apply emergency brake, shift into neutral and turn off the ignition. Reach under your truck, pull up on the locator pin knob and gently rotate the handle clockwise another 190 degrees (towards roughly the 12:00 position). The pin will drop into the third hole and your transfer case will be securely locked in 4 LOW. Now you are ready to attack that steep hill side or river bed or canyon or beach. Or maybe even tow out another fellow off roader whose transfer case has bitten the dust?…..

3). Now then, when you are finally ready to end your trip and have to get back on the highway, you’ll need to reverse the above procedures. Stop your vehicle, apply the emergency brake and turn off the ignition. Get out and unlock your front hubs (if so equipped) and then reach under your seat and turn the Shiftster-1 handle clockwise until the locator pin is at about the 11:00 position. Release the pin and it will fall back into the first hole, which is 2 HIGH. If you have automatic hubs you will have to follow the usual manufacture’s recommendation of having to back your vehicle up 10-15-20 feet or so to disengage the front hubs. But after doing that, you are good to go. Which (perhaps?) unfortunately means that this trip has come to an end and you have to go home.

But that’s why we have 52 weekends a year. So use them wisely………

We hope you enjoy your off road adventures and our product.

Sincerely,

The staff at The Shiftster.
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