2012 Wrangler cold shifting issues (6-speed manual)

bcpaul

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I have a '12 rubicon with the 6 speed manual with 280,000 km (175,000miles). When sitting overnight I leave it in first gear.
Next morning I have to really pull hard to get it out of first. Then from neutral I can barely shift it into any gear. The jeep even moves a bit when trying to put it into a gear.
Been getting worse with time. Eventually after shifting into like 1,2,3,4 (number of times) I can get it into reverse.

Once it is warmed up it is fine for the day.

Is it time for a new clutch? Clutch fluid level is fine.
 
Sounds like maybe the clutch slave cylinder could be bad, the clutch and pressure plate the heat from warming it up wouldn't make a difference.