SlimPickins

Are there any ideas? I know it's not the linkage because it will still shift into low range, but there is no power to the front wheels. Any suggestions? Thanks

Modestmike

What year? You might have a vacuum problem

Modestmike

And in your other post you asked if there is a way to bypass the vacuum actuator. Answer:YES.
Use the search feature and you'd be surprised how many post pertain to the subject. I would link it for you but I'm on my iPod.

SlimPickins

It's an 88' thats what I thought it might be

SlimPickins

Oh well that is pretty interesting, i'll do that now thanks

Modestmike

Cap it off and get a one piece shaft from a JY

SlimPickins

? Like a new driveline?

Modestmike

I believe it's just the driver side axle shaft. Find out what side the vacuum actuator is and that's the shaft you want.(like I said I think it's the driver side.)

captainofiron

if you want a quick fix, just pop off the vacuum actuator, you will see some clips holding the shift fork.

now push the collar over to mesh the 2 pieces of the axle shaft.

then push the shift fork over and put the clips in so the fork will be locked into the engaged position

now you have the front axle engaged at all times, WITHOUT having to find a 1 piece axle shaft

captainofiron

its the passenger side

Modestmike

I know....I searched and found all the info on it. I just can't link from my iPod.

Modestmike

Or you can go to a JY and get a one piece shaft and have a "stronger" axle shaft....instead of a two piece. Either way works.

I would do it as described above until I could source a one piece shaft from a JY.

SlimPickins

Well thanks for the advice guys. That sheads some light on things