DIY manual front axle actuator nbs chevy

[@kurtragucci5092]

your a true caveman, you my friend will lead the way !!

[@crazycanadian8471]

Wow good idea i just bought a new actuator wish i seen this vid b4 i purchased my new one. Great idea smart thinking

[@brandonlono7681]

Hey man, whats the link for the cable? I need one like really bad! I hate the electronic 4x4!

[@Olinstones]

Hey man I followed your example there and I made an actuator based off of the same kind of Ideal principles anyway I get it to actually but I can never get it to lock up so can you tell me what's up with the fuse does your 4 by 4 light still come on does all that stuff still work

[@brandonrodgers1775]

Hey what master and slave cylinder did you use also pedal mines not the best

[@weaverroc]

Giving good advice man use a boat cable a short boat cable cuz push and pull

[@joelrugg]

What size all thread did you use for the rod inside the housing?

[@mygaminghands9875]

If that actuator goes bad does it make the 4x4 light indicator to not show

[@builtfree5121]

MyGamingHands Official there is multiple things that could be bad, the switch itself or the front actuator or the actuator on the transfer case there all pricy but if you have a scan tool that might help

[@mygaminghands9875]

Yeah the truck I got is a 94 gmc and I need the older scan tool also it’s a Manual 4x4 no button for it

[@mygaminghands9875]

Manuel 4x4 lever but automatic transmission

[@Reedic20]

So how many times did that last going in and out lol

[@robertocarlospalomosanchez8674]

Se puede con una blazer 95 motor Vortec 4.3 6cil hacer está conversión

[@TySherm]

Good work. Any issues since installing? Planning to install something similar on my 94.

[@builtfree5121]

T Sherm If i did it again i would use like a stronger pto cable or something the choke cable was too weak and i would have to reach under there and help it lock in.

[@Moses996]

oh damn man very smart how to build one for 2004 chevy suburban

[@mrgmc6314]

I'm doing it

[@builtfree5121]

Mr GMC631 use pto or a stronger cable then a choke cable is not strong enough to move it and hold it there

[@charlesperrin3228]

I have an easier way but you have to remove it and put it in every time you want 4 wheel engaged

[@melbsmelby2335]

Looks like more stuff to Get RIPPED OFF And Easy way to get Water in the axle... Good luck

[@mikem5475]

If you're ripping this off the truck, the whole truck would be totaled and beyond repair

[@kevinlara1751]

Why don’t you just go buy a used actuator at a junkyard For five dollars

[@mikem5475]

Because they're unreliable and we don't have the time to keep fixing junk

[@shaffer4220]

So you went through all this because you didn’t have the money or didn’t want to spend the money (?). Either way, I give you my thoughts. First, congratulations on thinking out of the box and putting your brain to work coming up with the idea. I like that you have the ability to invent ways to improvise. That in itself is worth quite a bit. On the other hand, its kinda band aid and bailing wire quality, something a kid would do to his Go-Cart. I’ve seen this contraption work throughout my years on cars, bikes and motorhomes. I really don’t approve of drilling dashes, running cables through grommets like that nor wires hanging out of their respective looms. Kind of messy. Over time you may come to see my point but by then your quality of workmanship may improve. Once you experience true machine shop, automotive, robotics and electrical engineering you will hopefully see my side a bit.

[@mikem5475]

Big high and mighty criticism with no specific advice. Where's your solution?

[@spiet7380]

​@@mikem5475 Couldn't you just pull out the old/broken actuator and jb weld it so the actuator is engaged for good? The driveshaft will always spin but the transfer case disengages. They sell a solid steel actuator that locks the front axle in. it's 150 bucks tho plus shipping. Some jb-weld would work just fine I'd think.

[@mikem5475]

@@spiet7380 the amount of fuel economy you'd lose by reducing functionality would make that JB weld bubba repair not worth it, and it wouldn't last