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Carl BrandtU.S.
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Will discuss suspensions, lifts, lockers along with tire suggestions. Trail ratings and possible requirements needed for specific type of trails. Safety equipment and what you should carry with you. Certified off-road instructor. I am not a mechanic, and 4-Wheeling is a hobby, so if I can't answer a technical question it is due to my mechanical knowledge being related to vehicles that I have owned, or have worked on. I do not have manuals on all vehicles. |
Aaron, There are numerous components that can cause this problem. The one that usually is the prime suspect, is the MSS (mode selector switch.) It may not be making a good connection in the normal operating
Andrew, I'm not sure what you mean when you say the rear tires lock up. If they roll free when in 2-wheel drive, then they should be fine in 4hi. It sounds like you have something binding in the transfer
Johnathon, Wow, this is an unusual one. Sounds like you have a shorted relay, or wire. You will need to get a manual for the Nissan and, using the wiring diagram, trace out the headlight wiring on the
Charlie, I would purchase a repair manual for the Dodge. It should have the wiring diagrams that you would need to find out which wire you would need to patch into. More than likely, you are going to
James, There is a transfer case relay (on the firewall), a front axle actuator and a front axle switch. You need to check all 3 of these for voltage/continuity. I would suggest that you purchase

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