Looking for advise about Posi-Lok replaces the existing vacuum

[JEONLYEP]

Are they worth it, $150.00 (E-Bay) or is there a better, easier, cheaper way to make something like it?

There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the vacuum one on my XJ, But I would like to be able to unlock the front at times.

91 with a stock Dana 30 and a Lockright.

Thanks for any help, suggestions.

 

[Rev Den]

I have the Posi-Loc...and love it. I am sure there are cheaper way, but for me it works great, very high quality.

Rev

 

[Ghost]

I am in the process of doing something like that.......

I have an old vacume disconnet motor that I am in the process of converting to a cable actuated disconnect liek the Posi unit. I'll be posting a write up and info when I get it done. I also am considering a "kit" to convert the original to a cable unit. Will let you know how it turns out.

 

[Mich88XJ]

I am in class right now, but I have a link to a site with directions to make your own with a choke cable, spring, and ratcheting pull. I will post it when I get back to my dorm, I don't know the link off hand.

 

[Gary E]

What I did

http://home.comcast.net/~mountainmarketing/id40.htm

It hasn't given me any problems over the last 3+ years You can also just use a vac switch as well

 

[bayouman]

all I find is to replace the vacumn...which is not a problem cause.......I hate it.....its too undependable. What I need is the instructions to convert it to cable. Uhgggg.......this is driving me crazy. Starting to think I should've got a Chevy with manual hubs

 

[jjvande]

PN# 6161K11 114" Length Turn-To-Lock Knob-Control Cable Assembly In stock at $32.00 Each

this is at www.mcmaster.com page 1061

I plan to use this locking push-pull cable to build a posi-lock for about $40-50.


Knob-Control Cable Assemblies Also known as power take-offs, just turn the knob on these assemblies to create the push/pull motion you need to operate valves, chokes, and throttles from a remote location. All have a control cable with Type 303 stainless steel core and polyethylene conduit cover that can be cut to length. The cable is flexible so you can snake it around bends and obstacles. Control knob is phenolic plastic. Temperature range is -65° to +225° F.
All assemblies can be panel mounted (see table for mounting thread size). Nonlocking assemblies provide smooth, easy operation. Turn-to-lock assemblies are perfect where severe vibration is a concern. Just pull and turn the handle to its locking position. Precision assembly has turn-to-lock control with a vernier knob for fine tuning throttle positions. Nonlocking Turn-to-Lock Cable Dynamic Min. Mounting Cable Cable Core Max. Push/Pull Bend Thread Handle
Lg. (A) OD (B) Dia. (C) Stroke Load, lbs. Radius Size Dia. Each
Nonlocking 128" 0.31" 0.085" 5" 100 6" 1/2"-20 2" 6059K1 $23.98
188" 0.31" 0.085" 5" 100 6" 1/2"-20 2" 6059K7 27.73
Turn-to-Lock 114" 0.25" 0.085" 3" 100 6" 5/8"-18 2 1/2" 6161K11 32.00
186" 0.25" 0.085" 3" 100 6" 5/8"-18 2 1/2" 6161K12 38.45
306" 0.25" 0.085" 3" 100 6" 5/8"-18 2 1/2" 6161K13 49.03
Precision 65" 0.31" 0.085" 3" 30 6" 3/4"-16 2" 6059K4 32.44 Precision

 

[gorp]

I put mine in about a month ago,its not bad. It is not as easy as I would like,but it is more reliable the the vacum.

 

[jjvande]

coud you install one of these and retain the vacuum. just let it do the work for you and be able to lock it in place with the cable?

 

[RobCherokeeXJ89]

A little hard to get used to... at least for me, i have trouble engaging into 4 wheel sometimes, but now that i've gotten use to it, it's fine but not as conveient as i thought it would be