The vacuum lines are rusted,the rubber cracked and i am just tired of this undependable system.
I have been reading about this posi lok.Price seems okay at $150.We have a local 4x4 shop that has been in business for like 30 years.Owner does a lot of competition and has a pretty good and wide reputation.I asked him if he would install it and he said,real bad idea.He said he would never recommend a cable set up,just to many headaches and hassles plus trying to snake cable through firewall,twisting binding is real challenging.
So i come here for some advice from anyone that might have some experience with this or maybe that could offer alternatives.How dependable a system is it,is it as much a pita to install as it sounds?

 

I put one on my 86 w250. They're dead reliable and not that hard to install. I'm not sure why anyone would talk you out of taking your money, but I'd find a different shop.

 

i think the posilok was the best thing i ever did. goodbye vacuum problems.
installation takes a little patience.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...installed.html

 

I'm glad I put one on mine! It took me about an hour in my driveway to put it in.

 

the shop aparrently knows little of the subject and doesnt want to do it. i did it to a jeep exact same just smaller setup super easy to make your own kit aswell

 

I decided Wednesday to investigate more. After looking at all the lines,i seen some went off on top of the transmission. Looked like quite a mess. I remember all the frustration I have had in the last 2 years and decided to go ahead and get the posi lock. Looking forward to not looking forward to another frustrating winter.
I pulled the cad off and got a better look at how the system works. I was able to move the collar back and forth easily. I plugged the vacuum lines and am now waiting for my cable to come in. In my haste I removed the fork and hope i can remember the direction it is suppose to go.

Thanks again for the help and advice

 

the curve in the fork goes from passenger side to drivers side.

with the fork disconnected from the cad shaft, you can hold it in your hand, engage the collar, and try it both ways. (i had to do this too) you'll see that it will only work one way.

when you reassemble it, put the front end up on jack stands so you can turn the wheels. its then easy to tell if its engaged or not by turning the passenger side tire. if the drivers side tire turns forward or backwards, its engaged. if drivers side does not turn, its disengaged.

when reassembling, pay special attention to engage the fork with the slot in the collar. ....or else you get to take it apart and try again.

 

Fantastic than you!

 

I got a '92 XJ and a '95 YJ that I put cable posi-lok i,. BEST decision ever. I haven't tried it on my truck, but other than running the cable, it's not much hassle. Mind you, I don't drive my Jeeps on the street, well not very much. If you put it in your truck, I'd suggest keeping the 4x4 on the pavement to a minimum.

 

Wont see much pavement in 4x4.that was my main issue.my driveway is about a quarter mile long through an open field then through the woods.the field drifts a lot and i need to get in 4wd to get through then back once i hit the road.so i go in and out of 4wd a lot,i need to be able to depend on it working and have been able to the last couple years.hopefully with this set up i can rest easy knowing it Will work