on my 96 ram 4x4, the actuater in the front went out in it. the part is like $300 pluse getting it put on. a buddy of mine said somethin about a way to use a cable and make work like that. does anyone know what hes talkin about and how to do it?

 

Yea it called a posi lok. You can find them for around 100$

 

are they hard to install

 

not hard, but takes a little time and patience.
i would not spend $300+ on a new cad.
posi-lok is about $180 or so, and i really like mine, because of the ability to run 2wd low gear.

before spending a lot of money, determine what's wrong. most problems are simply broken vaccum lines under the truck. sometime its just a stuck, rusted shaft inside. there's not a lot to them.

here's how to fix them. http://www.dodgeram.org/tech/repair/..._engagment.htm

here's how to install posi-lok. https://dodgeforum.com/m_718119/tm.htm

 

Of check a junk yard.

 

You can build your own cable rig using parts from Ace hardware for under $30.00

 

They work but are generally a PITA to get to work. Just my experiance with them, I've helped make 3.

They engage easily, but disengaging is hard sometimes.

 

Agreed. tried doing that on my Wrangler. Not sure if this will work on the Rams as I'm not familiar with the various Ram Front Axle offerings, but on my YJs Dana 30, I was able to just completely eliminate the disconnect all together. All I did was get an axle shaft from a Cherokee Dana 30 that did not have the disconnect. picked up an extra seal that I installed in the diff, and put the one piece shaft in. haven't had a problem since and I never have to worry about the CAD not engaging. granted my 4wd light stopped working when I did that, but I know when its in 4x4 since I have lockers front and rear, I can feel the difference easily

 

Theres nothing with the same spline and legnths like there is for the Dana Turdy

 

where do i get the posi lok kit from?