Dodge 4x4

This is my first year with a dodge 4x4 1998
you know in 4X4 it is a unstoppable truck But in 2 x in snow it can be lame .



OK well must of been around .2 degrees last night and no matter what that old girl would not go into 4X4 not even after 2 hrs of driving
Once or twice it hooked up but like for 20 seconds 4 L 4 h in park in neutral going backwards - tried it all .
Unless it's just busted .What I remember is in summer goes into 4X4 fast as the cold weather shows slower and now I think at close to zero temps it's not gonna happen , even now it's 15 degrees as of now .
Oddly last night I started off in 4X4 from the day before as was tons of snow . drove a wile in the 4X4 mode and when the streets started to show more and more cement I took it out then hence the loop back to the beginning of my question (should of just kept it in 4x4 last night)

Reminds me of my first 4wd pickup - '96 Dodge. Just as you said, it was unstoppable. I had a guy flagged me down one day to plow a 16" snowfall. He rode with me to show me where to go. Most of it was uphill. He told me he couldn't believe what that truck could do. But I had the same problem as you - it would take spells that it just wouldn't go into either 4WD LO or HI. Several trips to the mechanic but he couldn't figure it out either. Finally just got rid of it. Never did figure it out.

Front Axle 4 Wheel Drive Actuator Replacement 4x4 Dodge Ram

seems to be the consensus
$100
I'm gonna check the lines and see what they look like
Also my 4x4 dash lite naturally wont go on



http://tal4x4.com/4x4-posi-lok-axle-...t-actuator/400
seems to be a great choice as would be more dependable

All I can say and with all respect, shoulda bought a chevy! Lol messing with ya.

Confirmed

Vacuum hose nipple off the actuator is rusted off completely

I have nothing to loose I will try to jimmy rig fix with a plastic vac hose nipple
I see a possibility of a temp fix .

A place near me called Gary's you pull it.
I can pick up the whole contraption for $20 to $30 I figure
since its at a easy location to fix, worth a try how ever I do it.

Originally Posted by armygreywolf

And hey, one more money saver for harsh winters in a Dodge, plus it'll increase your foolin around mpg.

Transmission Cooler Thermal Bypass Valve by Long Free Domestic Shipping | eBay it keeps the trans temp up when it's really cold.

I notice in the winter the MPG is way lower then summer So much so I was wondering if full synthetic oil for differentials , transmission would help, I have it in motor now and on a Zero degree days it starts very easy

But looks interesting to warm up the trans fluid.
I thought there is already a trans pipe in the radiator so summer is cooler and winter warmed to radiator temp.
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So here is the fix I'm gonna try, the actuator I figure is still a working component .
I need a air tight nipple to reattach . I have a plastic nipple one side fits the rubber hose , & other side is reduced in size . I may have to ream out the metal hole a bit and nip off some of the plastic of hose connector . Once I fit plastic into hole I'll try some epoxy product at area to mend.
Once dry, I'll put rubber hose boot back ,
then test it . If it works I'll take some silicon sealant and neatly glop some over the whole area .
As long as vacuum it sealed should work.
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I met a service station man today who gave me the part for free.
It's used

he had it from a customer who ask him to fix truck but was not the issue any way cust said keep the old part
now I have it , tested ok .