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help with 4x4

Old 04-15-2009 | 11:04 PM
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i dont want to buy the posi-lok for my jeep and i dont have the money. so i wanted to know if anyone out there has riged there own 4x4 gearing? or type of posi-lok invetion?
Old 04-15-2009 | 11:33 PM
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I keep hearing of a ten speed set up but haven't seen anything yet!

200 bucks for the posi-lock seems really steep but to get rid of the vacuum lines properly,.,, well to me it is worth it!!!
Old 04-15-2009 | 11:37 PM
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if your 4wd works leave it. save up. i put a zip tie on my vac lines goin to axle to keep them from poping off . its worth it to get the "real" posi lock. if not you do run a slight risk of tearin something up and not having the peace of mind using bolts and washer trick or you can just make a plate to cover vac canister, and install shafts out of a hp dana 30.
Old 04-15-2009 | 11:37 PM
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Search this forum, or google it . there are several write ups on the subject.
Old 04-15-2009 | 11:43 PM
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no my 4x4 does not work i just wanted to rig it some other way and cheap for a while
Old 04-15-2009 | 11:50 PM
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first you gotta make it work. check the vac lines on axle is it engaging just not spinning front tires?
Old 04-16-2009 | 12:15 AM
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i know there are people that have rigged up their own "posi lock" systems using hood release cables and stuff... just a thought instead of buying the premade system
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