i guess i don't really have one. have fun wheeling. and good luck getting the 4x4 fixed.

 

this is the exact reason i am swapping the axles out in my jeep, oh and the ones i am putting in are mucho bigger

ill be happy to have no CAD, and be able to run up to 40 inch tires if i so desire

 

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.

 

You are referring to Posi-Lok brand cable actuators. You can get them from many places including Jeg's and Summit.

 

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

 

I'm going to look into that. I can't believe the Dodge engineers left an important system like 4WD engagement at the mercy of an engine vacuum line. They should be shot.

 

Miami, You can pick up a posi lok kit for about 200.00. Not exactly cheap for a cable and bracket but they work fantastic. I had one in an old s-10 I had due to repeated failure of the vacuum switch setup.

 

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.

 

I know that, and on a soccer mom's SUV it makes sense, but not on a 3/4 ton full-size pickup obviously not intended for use as a kiddie wagon.

 

after working on my vacuum system for awhile (and getting it working) and learning how fragile and mysterious it was, it put in a posilok.