I broke my 4x4 vacuum lockin on my 93's front 30 today and i was wondering if there is an easy permanent lock in i could do? I NEED 4x4, its killin me i gotta play.

hmm, no fixes?

i think thers's a thing called posi lock or something close.

You can get a block off plate and seals from Warn.. and then install a TJ or XJ axle shaft..

Or you could look at a Posi-Lok (http://www.4x4posi-lok.com/jeep_page.html)..\

Not sure how inexpensive either solution is but I know they both work.

- Shawn

In the long run, (as long as you have the 30) replacing the shaft is a better way to go. I know of a couple people who've used the posi-lock, (BTW, they did like the lock when it worked) and after time the cable becomes a problem. It will wear and begin to bend in places.

Another reason to go with the shaft replacement is availability of parts. It's much easier to replace one shaft instead of 2 + a collar, and an actuator.

If you wheel in any type of mud or water, get the shaft replacement. The actuator is notorious for failing when submerged. It sucks the elements in and restricts movement.

thanks alot, hopefully the 30 wont be on too long, im swappin in full widths. got a 60 rear still lookin for a good front.

Definitely go with the one piece shaft. Just cut you a block off plate out of 1/8" plate, silicone and bolt it in place. The less moving parts the better.

i was thinking about buying a new 97 tj inner pass. side shaft is the u-join t the same size as the 93 outer?

pretty sure they are not tj's have 297x joints and yj's have 260x joints you need the tj outer also

thanks alot