4x4 problem again.

Started by motersports3211, August 27, 2008, 08:06:46 PM

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motersports3211

August 27, 2008, 08:06:46 PM
ok im stumped
its a 96 gmc jimmy
i hear the tcase switch over and i watch the front axle(differential) engage but its not working i go four wheeling and all that seems to be working is two wheel?!?

does any one have any ideas plaese let me know.
chevgal I'll Drive Anywhere As long as theres mud!! chevgal

Kodiak450r

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August 27, 2008, 10:18:14 PM
easy way to find out the problem. put the truck in 4x4 leave it in park. jack 1 front tire up and spin it. look under the truck while spinning it. if the front drive shaft turns you have a t-case problem. if the d-shaft doesn't spin then your front axle is broken or not fully engaging.
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Bo Duke

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August 27, 2008, 10:41:30 PM
Quote from: Kodiak450r on August 27, 2008, 10:18:14 PM
easy way to find out the problem. put the truck in 4x4 leave it in park. jack 1 front tire up and spin it. look under the truck while spinning it. if the front drive shaft turns you have a t-case problem. if the d-shaft doesn't spin then your front axle is broken or not fully engaging.

Yeah could posibly have a broke chain, or a broke axle shaft....
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betterbeaters

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August 28, 2008, 12:28:47 PM
its the front axle actuator! they go out alot..... use a posi lock they rock!
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motersports3211

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August 28, 2008, 01:01:31 PM Last Edit: August 28, 2008, 01:12:58 PM by motersports3211
Quote from: betterbeaters on August 28, 2008, 12:28:47 PM
its the front axle actuator! they go out alot..... use a posi lock they rock!

i pulled the actuator out of where its held in(under the battery.. stupid spot for it.) but i left it all hooked up,put the truck in 4 wheel, and it pulled the cable as far it could be pulled so i dont think thats bad. but still no 4 wheel. plus i only wheeled with it like 2 times since its been new. but as soon as i scrap up enough cash im gunna buy the posi lock. ive been looking into them for a while.
chevgal I'll Drive Anywhere As long as theres mud!! chevgal

betterbeaters

#5
August 28, 2008, 01:09:32 PM
the actuator should be on the front axle...... or at least it was on mine.. I would jack it up in 4x4 and spin a tire like they said to see what it does I bet you broke the front axle... good luck
Have no fear Better Beaters is here.
76 chevy 1 tons 4.10s 350th 208 rip
86 army truck
87 chevy short box 1 tons 38s 350 vortec 350 th 208
real men play in swamps!!! cause thats how we roll!  BITCHES
full size chevys the real mans truck!

2000silverado

#6
August 29, 2008, 01:54:53 PM
i had a similar problem with my 94. i took it to transmission technologies and they told me i had blown one of the pressure seals in the t-case that connects to the tranny?! cost me 150 and it worked fine after that but to this day have no idea what they were talking about! never heard of that.
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