four wheel drive "unplugged"?

dbkirkpatrick · Jan 14, 2005

When talking to a girl from school/church who also has an xj, she told me that her dad "unplugged" her four wheel drive so she wouldn't off-road it. I haven't looked at it yet, but I don't think there is much electrical on a 88's transfer case. he might of removed the front driveshaft, but I think that is unlikely. Any tips on where to look first? also this could just be a story by daddy trying to keep his little girl his as long as he can. If there is a wiring harnes that goes to the transfer case I would like to Know where it is at and what it requires to plug it back in
homely high-schooler

Rev Den · Jan 14, 2005

Vac lines where they connect to the transfer case or the front axle disconnect.

Rev

csr_011 · Jan 14, 2005

I hope he plugged the open lines and connections in the actuator too. There will probably be a bunch of junk in there now if he didnt, vacuum leak too.....hmmm. Dont try and figure it out in a mudhole.....he he.

Cory

72charger · Jan 14, 2005

hmm dont know much about an 88's tcase, but as fpor the girl, she sounds like the type that likes rebellion......becareful with fire...

5-90 · Jan 14, 2005

If I wanted to kill 4WD, I'd disconnect the tcase shift linkage and tie the loose bit up out of the way, or remove it entirely (depending on who I was disconnecting.)

Disconnecting the vacuum lines will be of only limited utility, and the aforementioned issues with vacuum leaks and crapping up the ports come to mind. Besides, pulling the shifter is a little more subtle and less obvious to those who are not so mechanically inclined.

BTW - Rebellion can be a good thing - it's one of the qualities I value in my wife. I like someone who thinks like I do - it saves loads of explanation...

5-90

MJR · Jan 14, 2005

dbkirkpatrick said:
When talking to a girl from school/church who also has an xj, she told me that her dad "unplugged" her four wheel drive so she wouldn't off-road it. I haven't looked at it yet, but I don't think there is much electrical on a 88's transfer case. he might of removed the front driveshaft, but I think that is unlikely. Any tips on where to look first? also this could just be a story by daddy trying to keep his little girl his as long as he can. If there is a wiring harnes that goes to the transfer case I would like to Know where it is at and what it requires to plug it back in
homely high-schooler

Check for a front driveshaft, pull the lever to see if it's connected, if it's a 231 Command-Trac check the vacuum lines at the t-case and front axle, etc...

dbkirkpatrick · Jan 14, 2005

not too rebellious, a ministers daughter but thanks for the Ideas

explorer · Jan 14, 2005

Trying to get on daddys good side, huh. Be careful.

Alucard226 · Feb 8, 2008

My brother has a 89 laredo that the transfer case was unplugged on, wound up hooking up 3 or so vacuum lines that go from the transfer case to the passenger side axle and fixed it

Shorty · Feb 8, 2008

dbkirkpatrick said:
not too rebellious, a ministers daughter but thanks for the Ideas

I saw Footloose-- minister's daughter doesn't mean anything!:gag:

stxcherokee · Feb 9, 2008

ministers daughters are the worst girl out there.. they are so caged, that they will do anything with you as soon as they get loose.

see if that thing runs as is. maybe it's just daddy talkin

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