4X Actuator?

1988MonsterChev · 12-12-2006, 01:39 PM

This will be my 3rd 4X4 Actuator since August. Would anyone know the reason why I've gone through so many? It doesn't get used all that much. It's an 88 Chevy Silverado Z71.

88silverado4x4 · 12-13-2006, 04:39 PM

Hey, are you using a vaccum powered actuator (stock actuator) or the electric powered one?

chevyguy · 12-13-2006, 11:09 PM

If you keep replacing them then there is something wrong. There is however a fix for it. They make a cable activatedreplacement for the front axle . i cant think of the name right now, but someone will chime in soon.

1988MonsterChev · 12-14-2006, 06:54 AM

It's an electronic actuator. The wiring is still all factory in the truck and when traced... it all seems to be in great shape. The odd time the light on the shifter assembly will go out for showing only 2wd. But that due to the bulb assembly which is getting replaced.

12-12-2006, 01:39 PM	#1
1988MonsterChev Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kawartha Lakes Posts: 7	4X Actuator? This will be my 3rd 4X4 Actuator since August. Would anyone know the reason why I've gone through so many? It doesn't get used all that much. It's an 88 Chevy Silverado Z71.

12-13-2006, 04:39 PM	#2
88silverado4x4 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	actuator Hey, are you using a vaccum powered actuator (stock actuator) or the electric powered one?

12-13-2006, 11:09 PM	#3
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,160	If you keep replacing them then there is something wrong. There is however a fix for it. They make a cable activatedreplacement for the front axle . i cant think of the name right now, but someone will chime in soon. __________________ When i die, i dont want to walk gracefully thu the pearly gates and turn in a unused body. i want to go sliding thru sideways and turn in a body that has been completely used up.

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12-14-2006, 06:54 AM	#4
1988MonsterChev Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kawartha Lakes Posts: 7	It's an electronic actuator. The wiring is still all factory in the truck and when traced... it all seems to be in great shape. The odd time the light on the shifter assembly will go out for showing only 2wd. But that due to the bulb assembly which is getting replaced.