Anyone try the Posi-Lok kit?

[Nikola718]

I just replaced the front actuator for the second time now and am thinking of buying the posi-lok system to replace the actuator. After spending over 160 dollars for the actuators, I have heard the posi-lok kit is a much better option. Has anyone tried one of these kits yet? My Tahoe is a 97. And the light blinks in 4hi but the axle actuator does not engage. Only the transfer case actuator does.

 

[SunlitComet]

Perhaps you can provide a little more detail about this kit. Perhaps a link, pic or contact info from the seller?

 

[Nikola718]

Here is the link: http://www.4x4posi-lok.com. I am starting to here good things about this item. It supposedly beats trying to figure out the wiring problems and part replacement costs.

 

[SunlitComet]

No have not tried. It. But it is basically a band-aid solution really. Just fix the problem so it will operaste as designed.

 

[I go every where]

I have been meaning to get one of these as well. Ive replaced my actuator for the 2nd time as well and when you just got stuck in a mud puddle because your truck wouldn't engage into 4wheel drive, and you have to get under there and change it, its really irritating. IMO the whole vacuum setup is garbage and very unreliable. From what ive heard, the cable kit is very easy to install.

 

[SunlitComet]

What vacuum stuff are you referring to?

 

[retorq]

LOL @ bandaid, those things were used in the old Dodges and Fords that had vacuum controlled lockup. It's not a bainaid, it works and does what the factory should have ...

 

[I go every where]

What vacuum are you referring to?

The actuator that goes into your front diff

 

[Bottoms Tahoe]

I installed one of these in a jeep yj that I had. It worked great and very easy to install. Going to install one on my Tahoe before to long I hope.

 

[SunlitComet]

The actuator that goes into your front diff

Tahoes have always been electric. some heavy trucks had some vacuum in some years.