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Old 06-14-2012, 09:24 AM
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Recently, my girlfriends parents purchased a 97 dodge dakota sport 4x4, having a few issues with 4wd. I know on the 1500 front monobeam, there is a vacuum actuator in the front axle that engages 4x4. Just curious how 4x4 was accuated on the IFS suspension. Thanks.
 
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Old 06-14-2012, 05:40 PM
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What are the issues she's having?

There are no actuators on the front axle. If you're moving then everything turns all the time on a Dakota, there are no hubs that you can unlock. The only place that can disconnect is at the transfer case itself.

It's a simple system. The linkage is all mechanical at the transfer case as to gear selection.
 
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To be honest im not sure, i haven't had a chance to look at it, been busy.

Hopefully Ill know more by today or tomorrow.
 



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