Yeah, so a discussion in another thread brought us to the topic of having a stock vacuum actuated CAD (Central Axle Disconnect) operated off an electronic solenoid to control the CAD rather than the switch on the Transfer Case, and having a rocker in the cab to control the disconnect.
I personally run the cable disconnect and have had zero issues, but I like to screw around in the garage rather than watch TV so I grabbed a switch off Amazon and some vacuum line. I can probably figure out a decent way to run the rocker switch, wiring, vac lines and solenoid switch. But I'd like to spitball some ideas on what to place where so it doesn't interfere with axle articulation or generate mile of vacuum lines.
I pulled out my old CAD and checked it out so it is working as it should, so while I'm goofing around with all the parts if anyone has any Ideas to throw my way, I'm all ears.
Keep in mind this is just an experiment on making it work, not an endorsement for any of the three schools for locking the front axle. (Solid, Vacuum, Cable) so please don't Bash on me harshly.
A couple reasons brought up for this.
1. 2W low on pavement
2. Issue with the transfer case.
3. Accessability for service in snowy climates
4. Lock or unlock at will on the trail without disengaging TC
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