Not sure if sticky is the perfect word to describe it, but 1st and 2nd gears are harder to get into than 3rd, 4th or 5th. As long as the wheels are turning, it will go into 1st and 2nd smooth and normal, but once I stop and go from neutral into 1st, or 2nd, it's hard and I have to use some force to get it to go. It feels almost like it's hitting up against something. Master clutch cylinder is full and no noticeable leaks from underneath.


'99 Ram 1500, 5.2L V8, 2WD.

 

Your posting Is abit unclear. Are you having trouble getting the transmission into gear or having trouble engaging the clutch? If you are having trouble shifting into first or second, I would probably say its the shift tower/fork assembly whether its a particular part. If you have trouble getting it to engage or disengage, could be some simple solution.

 

let me try to paint a better picture....


Vehicle running, I'm sitting still, I engage the clutch and try and shift it into first gear. When I do this, it does not go into gear normally. I have to force it in and there is sort of a clunking sound as it goes and it feels rough. I can shift into all other gears normally as I'm driving.

 

This sounds more like a transmission issue, than a clutch issue.
I believe there's a bushing on the shift that wears... lower gears get used more frequently and therefore this is where the greater wear is.

Rather that forcing the shift to get it to engage (adding to/worsening the wear), when you notice the increased resistance, lessen the shift force (back off the pressure) and take a second run at it... this allows things to line up better.
I only have this issue with 1st... for me this technique works fine.