doing away with selec trac

[83 chif]

Is there any way I can weld or some how lock my axleshafts and my driveshaft together so the front differential is always engaged, and just throw some manual locking hubs on the front so I can do away with my selec trac? I heard of other ways of getting rid of it, but I'd like to try and pull it off this way. Can I some how lock it up all the time? Thanks!

- Doug

[Bob Barry]

Is there any way I can weld or some how lock my axleshafts and my driveshaft together so the front differential is always engaged, and just throw some manual locking hubs on the front so I can do away with my selec trac? I heard of other ways of getting rid of it, but I'd like to try and pull it off this way. Can I some how lock it up all the time? Thanks!

- Doug

Well, just run constant vacuum to the front disconnect so it's always connected, install unlocking hubs, remove the vacuum interconnect system to the switch, remove the pull-pin on the switch lever, and you're all set.

[Slick Willie]

Well, just run constant vacuum to the front disconnect so it's always connected, install unlocking hubs, remove the vacuum interconnect system to the switch, remove the pull-pin on the switch lever, and you're all set.

Well, until the vacuum system quits working. I know this isn't what you were thinking of, but a NP208 swap with a non-vacuum front axle sure is worth not worrying about some little hoses that suck and blow to keep your 4x4 working...

[83 chif]

Eh, I'd rather not do any major swaps any time soon, I just got the Jeep running again. I think the constant vacuum isn't a terrible idea, any idea which hoses should go where? I accidently tore it out when I removed my engine. hehe. Atleast I know to keep an eye out for next time.