home made Posi-Lock

Killrdanasurfer · 04-01-2006, 09:18 PM

my 4wd won't egage and i want to get rid of the whole vac line system controling the d30... i was wondering if there are any directions on making your own posi-lock instead of buying one for two hundred... it appears to be nuthing more than a brake line off a bicycle...

bobbert350 · 04-01-2006, 09:29 PM

u could do the cheap way the lincoln locker and just weild it together but i have no clue how to build one... i would just buy it if i were u

**Mr.B** · 04-01-2006, 09:55 PM

I haven't done this, but may need to in the future. Since there is no search button anymore, I Googled this in jeepforum using the phrase "posi lock,jeepforum"
http://home.earthlink.net/~stevenschreiber/cabledis.htm
Let us know how it turns out if you do it.

atakrator · 04-02-2006, 09:21 AM

I recently tried that method, but it doesn't work that well. I can't get the fork to slide back and forth very well, and it sticks at either end.
I am think about payin the @200 for the system.

jeep loser · 04-02-2006, 09:40 AM

Is it a vac line that's the problem? if so why not just fix that? Because if the shift fork is screwd you'll be buying a new one anyway

Killrdanasurfer · 04-02-2006, 06:46 PM

No i was stupid and when i replaced my carter with the mc2100 i disconected something i shouldnt have... so now im just gonna do posi-lock... Thanks i'll check out that write up!

atakrator · 04-02-2006, 08:54 PM

I recommend going to a professional lawnmower place (weingartz) and getting a "locking throttle". The bike cable won't work - too weak.
Plus, the locking one, you can twist, and it locks in place.

**Slapahoe** · 04-03-2006, 12:17 AM

www.4x4posi-lok.com has a system for sale for $60 or so. Of course they have the $200 which I bought but they also have the cheap route.

dominiakrulz · 04-03-2006, 12:53 PM

i ended up using a locking choke cable from napa. I can't find a link to it, but i had the problem finding a cable that works. heres sumthing to keep in mind:

the cable has to lock in the out position
must be strong
like 8-9 feet long

luckily that cable fit everything.

**laybackman** · 04-03-2006, 02:23 PM

You may be able to use a brake cable from a motorcycle they are fairly stout. But cost may be high, and length may be an issue also. The cable has to go through the firewall at a convenient location, travel over the steering shaft, under the air intake box then make a gradual sweep around the front of the engine under the water pump to the front axle housing. So we are talking ~6' or so.

dell2028 · 04-03-2006, 02:44 PM

You could also swap in a one peice axle like a TJ. Or even make your 2 peice into a 1 peice but making the colar stay over the 2 axle peices. I have done the later using a heavy duty bolt to hold the fork/collar in place. I haven't noticed a change in MPG or had problems with my D30 locker (Aussie).

04-02-2006, 09:40 AM	#5
jeep loser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: N.J. Posts: 244 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Is it a vac line that's the problem? if so why not just fix that? Because if the shift fork is screwd you'll be buying a new one anyway __________________ 5 % of people make things happen 65% of people let things happen 30% of people say "what happened?"

04-02-2006, 06:46 PM	#6
Killrdanasurfer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dana Point Posts: 24 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	No i was stupid and when i replaced my carter with the mc2100 i disconected something i shouldnt have... so now im just gonna do posi-lock... Thanks i'll check out that write up! __________________ 89 White Islander at, stock for now but hopefully running 35's by summer... Sold... [COLOR="Blue"]surfin jeep club #1[/COLOR]

04-01-2006, 09:29 PM	#2
bobbert350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bucks county, pa Posts: 2,941 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	u could do the cheap way the lincoln locker and just weild it together but i have no clue how to build one... i would just buy it if i were u

04-02-2006, 09:21 AM	#4
atakrator Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I recently tried that method, but it doesn't work that well. I can't get the fork to slide back and forth very well, and it sticks at either end. I am think about payin the @200 for the system.

04-02-2006, 08:54 PM	#7
atakrator Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I recommend going to a professional lawnmower place (weingartz) and getting a "locking throttle". The bike cable won't work - too weak. Plus, the locking one, you can twist, and it locks in place.

04-03-2006, 12:53 PM	#9
dominiakrulz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 17 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	i ended up using a locking choke cable from napa. I can't find a link to it, but i had the problem finding a cable that works. heres sumthing to keep in mind: the cable has to lock in the out position must be strong like 8-9 feet long luckily that cable fit everything.