[DDotson]

Ok there was a problem with the shift lever (transfer case) in some models. I do not know when they corrected it. I do know that the original levers had plastic inserts that would wear out and cause the transfer case to slip in and out of gear. Try engaging the 4 wheel when this occurs and see if it makes a difference or makes unusual noise. I waited to long to find out about this and ended up rebuilding the entire gear box replacing the fork and a couple of gears. Only cost about 300 dollars (only dealer parts) and a days work dropping it and rebuilding and reinstalling.