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I remember an article in 4WOR mag where they put in a cable actuated CAD actuator. I don't remember the brand though...I'll have to do some digging. Its still not as good as locking hubs and 1-piece axle shafts, but its better than vac hoses!!
EDIT: No luck on the upgraded part yet, but here's a trail repair how-to:
If you do damage the vacuum line, an easy way to re-engage the front axle is to remove the housing. After removing the vacuum motor, reinstall it but, instead of engaging the fork between the e-clips, install the farthest clip so that it pushes on the fork. This way the spring that otherwise holds the axle disengaged now holds it engaged. When reinstalling the motor, make sure to slide the sleeve over manually or you'll never reattach everything. You may need to raise the right tire and turn it to align the splines. Depending on how you're oriented, you may loose a significant portion of your axle fluid when you remove the housing so be prepared to top off the axle fluid.
EDIT: No luck on the upgraded part yet, but here's a trail repair how-to:
If you do damage the vacuum line, an easy way to re-engage the front axle is to remove the housing. After removing the vacuum motor, reinstall it but, instead of engaging the fork between the e-clips, install the farthest clip so that it pushes on the fork. This way the spring that otherwise holds the axle disengaged now holds it engaged. When reinstalling the motor, make sure to slide the sleeve over manually or you'll never reattach everything. You may need to raise the right tire and turn it to align the splines. Depending on how you're oriented, you may loose a significant portion of your axle fluid when you remove the housing so be prepared to top off the axle fluid.
Last edited by RamMan4x4; 08-27-2009 at 04:02 PM.
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You are referring to Posi-Lok brand cable actuators. You can get them from many places including Jeg's and Summit.
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SpeedDemon is right....I actually found the link on this forum, but there's also a how to on pavementsucks (linked in the link below):
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...installed.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...installed.html
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Dude, most vehicles are made for city slickers. The most they use the 4X4 setting is to deal with a little snow, or maybe get across a flooded street. Most folks out there want convenience, and that's what car makers give them. For heavy duty stuff, you go after market.
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Dude, most vehicles are made for city slickers. The most they use the 4X4 setting is to deal with a little snow, or maybe get across a flooded street. Most folks out there want convenience, and that's what car makers give them. For heavy duty stuff, you go after market.
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