4x4 Actuator Bypass 2nd gen ram

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[@dirtydiamonddiesel5901]

To clear up any doubt all 2002 dodge rams did not have an actuator it was constantly locked as yours will be if you do this mod! They also share the 241 style transfer case!

[@adriananoelle4699]

1500’s came with 231 cases. 2500/3500’s came with 241/241HD cases. Secondly, the 2002 1500’s may have been “constantly locked” but not the 2500/3500’s.

[@dirtydiamonddiesel5901]

@@adriananoelle4699 02 2500 and 3500 were constantly locked the axles don’t have a spot for the actuator. That’s why every one wants an 02 axle. Unlike the 94-01

[@b.c.rlandscaping3452]

@@dirtydiamonddiesel5901 so basically your locking the front axle but I can still use 2wd whenever I shift it to 2wd?

[@huntersmith1007]

@@b.c.rlandscaping3452 I wanna know the answer to this too and if it’ll produce more wear and tear elsewhere

[@Lray4x4]

@@b.c.rlandscaping3452 Yes that's how they have done it since 02 and Jeeps have been like that since the early 90s.

[@pablomarquez4431]

Thank god someone figured that out. I just got my 2500. Never seen a vacuum system on a 4x4. Definitely not needed. I'm going to do this. Should clean up all the clutter. Thanks!

[@jimfetterling7238]

Thank you sir. Straight forward and to the point. Excellent fix for my 1999 2500. With the 8.0 liter and 410 gears I doubt I’ll see any difference in mpg. Worked great for me. Just finished up. Thanks again.

[@denisewing756]

I am looking to this to my 1999 2500, cummins truck , due to transfer cases not matching, the 99 uses 4 vacuum lines and the 2001 tcase uses a two pin electrical connection, do you have any pointers that may not have been in the video above

[@roadhousedelorean2630]

This video just saved a 96 3/4 ton gasser's life. Went down to the back of the property just now, and it's on a grassy slope, anyways the 4x4 WOULD NOT KICK IN, but luckily it started raining while I was underneath it looking for any broken VACUUM lines...... Watched this, and in 10 minutes it's fixed. No more finger crossing. Awesome video and thanks!

[@vlsr71]

So you deleted your vacuum lines? Don't they do other stuff like hold your HVAC fan vents in place?

[@roadhousedelorean2630]

@@vlsr71 I'm sure they do, but for what this truck is, a flatbed 4x4 farm truck, I don't care, as long as my 4wd kicks in when I need it to.

[@robertthomas7239]

@@vlsr71 No. The other vacuum lines control the vents.

[@beatlejuice13]

Just bought my first dodge. 99 ram 2500 flatbed dump. Tuned with an intake and straight pipe. LOVE IT With tune on mileage I get crazy mpg to it's nuts.

[@texasdirtfarmer4791]

Great info! Just got a 99 don't need vacuum bs I've got a 02 with 500k love these old trucks

[@bryanlemoine4913]

Yes! Just saved me a lot of money converting to a manual locking hub.

[@anastaciocastro8747]

Nice job! Easy project for this weekend!!!

[@tedsinkler2023]

Thank you so much with 15" of snow this should fix my problem. Keep it up

[@briandwest5161]

That really saves me a lot. Thanks. From Missouri

[@scottblack8476]

Watched the video this morning and it works awesome thanks bub

[@tomb374]

great video and mod thank you. kinda off the beaten path here but, with the passenger side axle split and the other direct drive there has to be all kinds of excess wear on the spider gears in the rear end. this would definitely put an end to that which is a real good thing. full time 4wd has been accomplished through the front axle always engaged and locking in at the transfer case in the good ol' days anyway. that's why manual lock out and automatic hubs became a great addition to that type of set up. thanks again for your time and effort.

[@Sams88990]

With the driveshaft and the passenger side shaft disengaged, the left front wheel won't be able to spin the carrier at full speed. GM and Mopar both used this method. It works well when all the components are working. It also helps the lifespan of the front axle u joints. Spider gears won't wear that unevenly when under no load.

[@markstopha8556]

This was an easy fix. I think I did it in less time than is the length of this video. Which happens, like, never. Thanks!

[@philliprfarrarjr6981]

On the rear diff yoke nut. Set your truck on the ground and put a 36" pipe wrench on the yoke where the ujoints go to (the big square part) then take a breaker bar with the socket and put it on the yoke nut. Then take a floor jack and put it under the end of the breaker bar. Then jack the truck up till the nut breaks loose. Worked on my 2000 3500 dually Dodge ram. Works great and you won't pull a muscle trying by hand.

[@jameshudson9479]

Watching from around Grissom area,had a good talk at the Jamboree thanks

[@ws9430]

Thanks for doing this. Worked well on my 99 1500. I Like it alot better then the vacuum system, The 4x4 light wont come on dude to the switch not being pushed by the vacuum but if you know your truck and feel the 4x4 turn on you will be fine. I did keep all the vacuum lines intact so there's no vacuum problems. Good video man helped alot 👍

[@vlsr71]

Vacuum problems? Like what? What could go wrong if you delete them?

[@blakedjameson]

Cruise control is affected by vacuum

[@Mr.DIY69]

How do u get it back in 2wd?

[@EvanTownsend]

​@Mr.DIY69 using your transfer case shifter. This only affects the front axle. When you switch back to 2HI it will turn back to just rwd

[@Mr.DIY69]

@@EvanTownsend ah yes but also the front driveshaft will spin constantly so i don’t want that. I fixed mine it was the actuator not a vacuum line thank God

[@xaviermorales1788]

Good video. I’m listening from the panhandle of Florida! GOD BLESS!

[@ronaldturk4199]

I’ve personally rebuilt 5 of those front drive shafts. They’re cake work

[@chuckstewart7331]

Excellent video! I’m tired of hoping it will lock in when I need it , I’ve caught and torn my vacuum lines on sticks ect. ( I actually use my 4 wheel drive)it sucks when the actuator won’t suck 😆. The only down side of this is you will have increased front tire wear , and possibly a little less mpg.To me it’s totally worth it to know when I pull back the transfer lever I WILL have 4 wheel drive .....

[@nickabel8279]

Done 3 yrs ago on a daily n honestly haven't noticed a difference. Except when I go into 4wd its instant. Yesterday was stuck on hill on ice. Stop. 4wd n she moved soon as i released the brake

[@madmade6877]

A little less miles per gallon? We all wish that was the case..lol you're going to lose five MPG at least

[@toddfolven1258]

From Minnesota just did mine 85 hope it works for plowing this winter thanks

[@jamesharpur720]

Thankyou for the video. Very helpful.

[@nevinbontrager8828]

Cool! Didnt know there was a difference between 01 and 02 axles. Mine is an 01, and with the 4wd not working and snow coming, i will definitely be doing this mod today!

[@tennesseeoutlaw9648]

You literally just saved my family and I who’s been stuck in the house throughout this winter disaster. No 💩

[@1kori967]

do you notice any difference???? can you still drive highway speeds

[@reitzy69]

Worked for me....just did this a few hours ago...i disconnected the 4wd light switch but ol well...took is for a test drive and all turned out good...in and out of 4wd easy.... 1997 2500 12v :)

[@KScathGarage]

Does it still steer the same?

[@reitzy69]

@@KScathGarage yep...works fine

[@Mr.DIY69]

@@reitzy69how do you get it back into 2wd?

[@LSX-zr8ng]

Seems like a great fix. Do I just plug the vacuum lines after I do this? Plug it with a bolt or something?

[@michaelcoulter4226]

Thank bro for the help I searched to do this and your video came up I have a 1998 2500 ram I live in Wisconsin the vacuum hose stop holding after replacing them it worked for a few years but now it keep kicking out the front locks its a work Truck not driven very much so I wanted to do this with out adding the locking cable thks🍺

[@martinemmanuelromerocisner8813]

Good video, watching from Bozeman, MT!

[@rvrandy1710]

Cool 😎 I used to live in 3 forks

[@cherienmattv2]

Nice video u are very knowledgeable thank you for this video

[@mvdospeces4370]

Thanks! your video was very helpful!

[@nomad9910]

I’ve changed those double u joints on both my 99s they are a pain to to I used hammer sockets and a vice to do it. Never have had to use a press with any u joints I’ve done.

[@dirtydiamonddiesel5901]

Definitely possible but not worth the time IMO

[@reckemroysrc3764]

@@dirtydiamonddiesel5901 if it saves you 500 bucks it's worth the time. And it's not that hard. I've Done mine a couple times. Have over a half million miles on the ol truck and still going. Considering the mod in this video. Making sure there's no downside to it first. 👍

[@lumpymeyer2990]

So then what do you do with the vacuum lines that were running to that actuator? Do you still have to have a vacuum line running to your transfer case correct?

[@edlopez93]

Before you put the drive shaft, did the back of your front differential continue spinning?

[@treverwhetzel9603]

With my '99 2500, I've still got good vacuum pulling through each line at the axle, so my actuator itself has failed. With everything upstream still good, I'll probably try my luck with an el cheapo replacement actuator and see how long that works. In the meantime, I moved the shaft lock collar by hand to lock the axle shafts together for working 4x4 when I need it. It should stay put without the shift forks installed, as I already removed the failed actuator motor from the housing. In my case, sliding the collar fully inboard as shown in the video did not provide 4x4 with the t-case engaged. For me, that was no different than having the collar slid all the way outboard in typical 2 HI mode. I found that the collar needs to be positioned so that an equal amount of splines are visible on each shaft with the lock collar basically centered evenly between them.

[@ianprevost8725]

Thanks bro great video!

[@jocelynbarnwell9124]

Thank you I had my motor replaced by a complete idiot and all my vacuum lines lead to no where now that I work on all my own shit I couldn't figure out my 4x4 issue and u just solved it so tkx a ton.

[@tomb374]

you go girl!😃😉

[@OranthumLLC]

good job showing what is going on clear camera angles and discriptions

[@trashpanda7859]

🤟 the posilock kit is trash im stoked i found this before pitting the old system back on. Posilock kits actuator got a bend in it, wedged the collar partially engaged and chewed my inner axle shaft.

[@ogPolen]

My 08 mega cab 3500 keeps locking in 4 low. Is there any way to bypass the acuator on the 6.7 transfer case

[@wesfleisher8412]

I installed dynatrac locking hubs on my ram 2500 if I put actuator in lock position and have my hubs unlocked my front axle shouldn’t turn? Or am I wrong

[@dylanmcknight1272]

So when the axle is disconnected and not turning the diff, what about the left wheel. It still spins. Does it just rotate the spider gear inside the diff and that’s it?

[@anythinggoesgarage5943]

I just put on a new actuator (number two to replace the1 year old one) I started sucking gear oil in the diaphragm into the vacuum lines. Never saw that before. I'll be doing this mod next if it happens again! How does the cable conversion work? is it worth it? -97 3500 4 wd CTD with 5 speed

[@nickpruski2085]

Thank you for this I'm doing my 2002 2500 cummins tomorrow

[@TruckMasterEnginer]

Nice job buddy what an awesome 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 also what an incredible job for the installation for showing how to go from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive really cool and interesting installation I love Diesel Trucks so much I’ve always loved them since I was little so I’m a big supporter for all Diesel Trucks and also Lifted trucks too keep on making great videos you rock buddy

[@Daniel__Bec]

Dude thank you this is exactly what I need

[@EvanTownsend]

My transfer case harness vac line got too cold and snapped right at the pump feeder. And I'm consider this or posilock. Or just cut my own lines. If I do this, will it keep the 4wd light on the dash on all the time?

[@Marty59143]

Slick, I was wondering if the electric actuator from the13-18 ram would work. B.C. Canada.

[@robertcline4507]

Thanks for the info ... worked awesome

[@jimkillen1065]

I appreciate the video . I just had a g56 installed in my 95 4x4 and all of the vacuum hoses to the t case look like they need replaced. The truth is Dodge deleted the cad later on . So I don't see a down side to this I don't remember exactly which year the cad I'd gone 2002 or 1 . At any rate I have planned on using a 2002 I think in my truck with 3 Gen brakes.. I never knew what the reason behind the cad was . Must have not been a reason to continue with it

[@sethcro2174]

I’m a mechanic on a ranch ranch in NV. I work on these trucks a lot. The front Driveshaft always spins because the front driver side wheel has an axel that is always connected to the carrier in the front diff (Roll out the factory like that). It free spins the drive shaft cuz the wheels are rotating. All this is doing is making the passenger side the same. Guys it’s a good fix and I just wanted to clear up the confusion.

[@bradleyrussell8180]

Did it this morning. Such a great idea.

[@claytoncoolidge992]

For one no the drive shaft doesn't spin when the passenger side is unlocked if it does spin its very very minimal and not at vehicle speed. This is not a long term solution. Been there done that and last at best a couple of years before the double cardan joint goes out. Also your spinning the transfer case chain and front drive components needlessly and driving them from the wrong side. This also causes excessive chain wear and stretch resulting in loss of 4x4 and a due to lubrication issues usually means replacing rather than rebuilding the transfer case. Be smart spend the 100$ on the cable operated setup and save yourself 1000s$ and many unnecessary repairs. This is from many years experience with these trucks and actually using them plowing inevitably they all get seized in 4x4

[@robinktabares]

Where do you put the fluid in at for that part ? And what vacume lines do you plug off on top of engine an

[@hillbillybuchanan2156]

Wouldn't that help wear out the transfer case faster?

[@hassanlord190]

Would this still be practical and save to drive around with highway speed ?

[@russellharnack5203]

With doing this do you shift into four low and or into four hi the same way

[@cassidyschnur6963]

i have a 2002 ram 2500 diesel should the front drive shaft spin all the time.

[@StephenFerguson-to1bq]

If i do this to my 97 v10, it locks into 4x4 permanently. High or low range? And can i still select which one? Will this do any damage to my t-case? How did you plug the vacuum lines so you didnt lose any vacuum?

[@russellharnack5203]

I'm trying this here shortly. From Texas

[@kerryanderson987]

Good information, thanks for the video 👍

[@Thedave2224]

hey i was just curious on how those exotic head studs are holding up? im getting ready to order some for my 12 valve race truck

[@zacharyturner2790]

Would of never thought about this vacuum lines are shot, this way better then replacing the lines

[@adriananoelle4699]

Replacing the lines is very easy.

[@Mr.DIY69]

@@adriananoelle4699how so

[@pablomarquez4431]

Have you removed the metal trans cooler lines and installed rubber hose straight to the cooler eliminating the heat exchanger? I just ordered my fittings to do that. It should clean up nice as well.

[@bradfordleonardo6186]

He has a manual transmission. No tranny lines to begin with

[@bradleyrussell8180]

I did it this morning. The posi-lock upgrade is a POS. Now I can confidently cruise up to Laramie Peak in mud season.

[@scottblack8476]

Man I appreciate it I'm going to try it bub

[@soulmedicine]

My front drive shaft is locked in I did it manually. But when I put the transfer case into 4x4 it still isn't in 4x4 only the rear axle spins ?

[@foxxx5.941]

Watching from ohio. My 01 still goes into 4x4 but when it dont I might try this

[@allanbarr5186]

You should can buy a manual setup to lock it in for around 150 dollars.

[@nickabel8279]

@@allanbarr5186 used that for a bit but the adjustment is finicky. Locked the front together yrs ago. Shoulda saved my money n just did that from the beginning

[@allanbarr5186]

They do make manual hubs for 01. It's obviously aftermarket and I am not sure what the cost is but if you can afford it I would change differentials to something stronger. The 2 piece axle setup doesn't seem very strong. I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 4x4 slt and I want to upgrade my differentials to something stronger and lockers, manual hubs on the front. I definitely want to get ride of standard front differential because of the 2 piece axle.

[@edlev8666]

Nice, keeping it simple.

[@ryanwinnard8359]

I’m in Jacksonville North Carolina funny thing is my 97 dodge ram 2500 12 valve you worked on it before the previous owner had taken it to you. I purchased it last June and have had it ever since I actually still have one of your stickers in the truck. Thanks for this video. The four-wheel-drive was working in it and now it is not. Hopefully this video helps. The name of the previous owner his name was david If I’m not mistaken, you adjusted the bands in the transmission for him.

[@samhobbs2746]

Shifter lever is slipping.... What connects floor handle to the "accuature "? Is it called? It's stuck in 4H. I can move the linkage through each gear 4L,N,2H, and 4H. Issue is somewhere in the handle connection

[@joekloiber887]

Mine is stuck in 4x4 can I do this the reverse way to keep it in 2wd?

[@johndunn4719]

Love this just did it laying in the driveway thanks! What about the oil that we lost do we need to replace it?

[@lmwarw9]

Nah just ship it, it'll be fine... Till it's not 🤷‍♂️

[@O.g.whiteboy95]

But wouldnt thia cause it to be all time 4wd instead of shifting from 2h to 4h its just constantly locked in?

[@mountainmandavis7744]

What brand are those stands you used under the truck?

[@tonycampton9642]

What do the red and black wires do that you pulled back the plastic case and cut?

[@GNF-bf1bo]

I did this modification is it okay to take front drive shaft out and drive

[@scottworthington2831]

Hey Scott here do you have to have 4x4 shifter in high 4H unless I want to go into 4L. So I don't need to use 2H anymore right.. T.F.Y.H....

[@chuckrohrer8119]

Thank you this worked great

[@swartzcontracting1336]

Will the 4×4 indicator light still come on

[@phendrix9476]

Appreciate the video. I’ve installed a free spin kit but this also looks like a great mod

[@vlsr71]

Do you have a link to the one you used? What year is your truck?

[@paulawhite4100]

I am confused about where the electrical wire hooks into. How do you know?

[@ericchapman4300]

Do you have a link for the headlights you have?

[@user-xu1nh1id8v]

So it will just stay in 4 wheel drive all the time after this?

[@Is7inchesgood]

I’ve replaced every line, every actuator. Have vacuum going down but not coming out. I ripped it out in anger and did this mod

[@Mr.DIY69]

How do you get it back in 2wd?

[@dgage1776]

This is fkn sweet dude. Can I run full speed like this and not worry about tearing parts up?

[@arielgonzalez5297]

Hi buddy my truck 2001 ram dually don't work. Is any way send others videos whit vacuum line.. because . probably can be different deal or is all time.the Lock in front.diferencial???

[@stevemariegreenwood9771]

thats a lot of help thanks

[@jeffreycallahan5173]

Madison county kentucky. And yeah you don't no how mutch you did help.becous .mine does not work and you just showed me where to get started.

[@jaysoncrutcher4726]

Thanks Soo much good info

[@harleystenroos4917]

Hey man. So just to clearify. My four-wheel drive shaft locks when I put it in four wheel drive but the four-wheel drive doesn't work. Does that actuator still have a purpose

[@rvrandy1710]

No

[@diegoelguea9077]

Worked out perfect!! Thank you very much sir!!

[@davidmayes6960]

Nice!! Thanks!

[@MrMrgordo24]

Thank you sir!

[@martydalzell6972]

so if i do this, will it always be in 4x4? or itll shut off with the manual switch on the tcase? looking to try to do my truck without any vacuum at all lol

[@Lray4x4]

No if the transfer case is in 2wd it only sends power to the rear wheels, you have to shift it into 4x4 for 4x4 to work.

[@Cohioguy]

So can u drive it with it in 4wd or Will it tear it up

[@mikedaley9503]

I have a 97 Dodge Ram 1500 the light in the cab comes on when not in 4 wheel drive how can I fix it Thank you

[@Joseph-gi9fw]

I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with 190k miles on it. The 4x4 light switch flashes while driving. I replaced the light switch indicator and the light switch still flashes while driving. I’m not sure what to do. I bought the 4x4 light switch from autozone. When I shift the gear to 4x4 it works just fine. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

[@spamcan2551]

Perhaps you could install a shim washer between the switch body and the case, using gasket sealer to prevent leaking. What you describe seems to indicate the switch plunger is too close to the actuator shaft in 2WD. If that doesn't work, no harm, no foul.

[@mountainwander]

Can someone clarify for me please... Does this mod permanently lock the truck onto 4 wheel or are you still able to put it into 2 wd and 4 low using the shifter? It maybe missed that explanation...

[@robinktabares]

How much fluid do u put in it

[@davejames2015]

Man mine always jumps so much when turning, I've checked everything u joints everything you got a fix would be nice to turn without feeling like it could break something, it's manual..

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

You probly know by now but it's a 4x4 and that's what they do when engaged. If you have a locked axle it's does it worse.

[@rvrandy1710]

Thanks a million thanks 😊🙏

[@davidanderson3999]

I like this, I was thinking just a hose clamp on axel, but this is easy and simple, was wondering if there was enough clearance to engaging the coller to shafts, and simple slithe fork in beside the coller and keep it engaged that way, I might try to this on mine then if it doesn’t work I will swap E clips like you did