Jason Bleazard wrote:
> My understanding is that the CAD system was discontinued somewhere around
> '91 - '93 (not sure exactly when). Dodge decided that the reliability of
> the CAD system was poor enough that it was better to go with a simpler
> system, even if it puts a bit more wear on the gears. Even with that
> system, I believe it only disconnected one side, which means that the
> differential still turns (might be wrong on that last point).
>
> At any rate, I'm pretty sure my '95 doesn't have an axle disconnect, same
> as any of the newer models. The front axle is connected to the wheels
> 100% of the time. The only disconnect in 2wd mode is the fact that the
> transfer case is disconnected from the front drive shaft. I can double
> check my '95 FSM to verify this if need be.
I never knew that - I assumed all daks used the CAD system - hmm...the
doors of oppertunity have opened and those evil little gears in my head
are spinning faster.
>
> Fool :-). It's only $23 CDN to have it done. The difference between that
> and what it would cost to do it myself is only a couple of bucks, which
> isn't worth the aggravation to me.
Heheeh I prefer to do the changes myself - because I also don't
trust anyone to work on my trucks (such as they are) - I really need to
get around to buying a fumoto valve one of these days...
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