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4x4 posi lock (replaces vac lines for 4x4)

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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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Default 4x4 posi lock (replaces vac lines for 4x4)

I was looking thru the summit catalog when i got my tune up kit and pro flo air cleaner. i saw this posi lock. Its 199 dollars but it gives you positive control of the 4wd so you shift manually into 4wd with the pull of a cable. My vac linewas suspect before the fire, and after the fire i don't know how the hell to route the 4x4 vac lines. Is this anygood? Anyone run one of these?

I figure the dealershp would charge me 200 clams to fix the vac lines, and this comes with instructions so i can do it myself.

What do you guys think?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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The posi lock is one of the best things you can do for your truck if you actually use 4 wheel drive or if you ever want to depend on it! I have used one for years because when it snows I use my 4x4 & the factory vaccum system flat out sucks.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Yes, i agree. I think i will get that in the near future. It seems simple enough to do, although meticulous.

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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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Don;t know why my signature didn;t work for showing my pic. maybe it will work now.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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I have never personally ran one, but from what i read from other posts on it here they are great. You know for sure the front axle is either locked in or not, besides from what i read you can use 2lo if you need the extra torque if need be which in times can be good at times.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 07:23 AM
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i've got one and i really like it.
my favorite feature is the ability to ease around in 2wd low.

here's some intall tips.
https://dodgeforum.com/m_718119/tm.htm

i think you can find it for about $20 cheaper. check amazon.com

 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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I have one as well. If you search around on here, there's quite a few of us actually. Install took me about 30 min.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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ORIGINAL: zique
Install took me about 30 min.
that's because you won't stop and take PICTURES !!!!!
 
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