4x4 shifter questions

[tymaster79]

I have a 79 1/2 ton w/350...4x4. Couple questions.
The 4x4 shifter is very hard to near impossible to shift into 4-wheel. Is there a fix for this?
I feel I need a cheater bar/pipe to shift, but don't want to damage anything. If I do put a pipe on it to shift (to get more leverage), am I going to damage anththing? Right now, that's the only way to shift the 4x4...urgh! Please help, thanks.

[19_Chevelle_69]

When I first got my truck, the 4x4 shifter was the same way. It was a simple job to lube the pivots at the transfer case. When I got my truck, the 4x4 hadnt been used in some time.

[ottaway]

mines like that too, but when i shift into neutral and then put it in 4, it glides perfect

[njarmentrout1]

My shifter for my 4x4 is extremely loose. I have to have a tie down to keep it in place. Anyone have any ideas?