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gregintenn
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The other option would be to buy a rebuilt one. More money, but a much easier job, and very little down time for the truck. Whadda think?
4wd Chevy problems
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THE PILGRIM
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I recommend you follow the advice of 307- Niner and run down every electrical problem possibility before you tear into that transfer case.
All these new fandangled 4x4 rigs...............
Good luck.
Cut my teeth on this.
Good luck.
Cut my teeth on this.
smokindog
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I have a slightly different issue on my '97 GMC Z71. Push button 4WD Hi/Lo. It sometimes won't disengage. The solution is to select 2WD and drive in reverse!!!! Been like this for more than 10 years 
I do NOT use 4WD very often, like in rarely...... I had to drag a rather large rock from the creek side yesterday so I used the "stump puller" 4WD lo and, you guessed it, needed to drive in "R" to get back to 2WD!!!
I do NOT use 4WD very often, like in rarely...... I had to drag a rather large rock from the creek side yesterday so I used the "stump puller" 4WD lo and, you guessed it, needed to drive in "R" to get back to 2WD!!!
model70hunter
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All these new fandangled 4x4 rigs...............
Good luck.
Cut my teeth on this.
Ed ya got 2 likes from me on this one. Is it a WW 2 or an early post war copy?
My first of many was an M38 cherry National Guard surplus.
CustomChevyGuy
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If you want to try to find a resource to guide yourself by, then check out the fullsizechevy.com forum. There are tons of experienced owners for about every issue you could think of. I've been a member over there since before I bought my truck.
I've got the same username over there as well..
I've got the same username over there as well..
JcMack
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I have a slightly different issue on my '97 GMC Z71. Push button 4WD Hi/Lo. It sometimes won't disengage. The solution is to select 2WD and drive in reverse!!!! Been like this for more than 10 years
The only 4WD PU's I've owned were manual trans, manual X fer case, and manual hubs. With an auto trans and hubs don't you have to drive in reverse to disengage the hubs as part of normal procedure to return to 2WD?
M&P340
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There should be a collar that slides when you engage 4x4. This will be on one front axle or the other. Those can go bad. I don't think new trucks used auto locking hubs anymore.
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gregintenn
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Thanks for the help everybody! I ordered a rebuilt transfer case on ebay. Put it in last weekend, and I'm back in 4 wheeling business!!!
Thanks for the help everybody! I ordered a rebuilt transfer case on ebay. Put it in last weekend, and I'm back in 4 wheeling business!!!
Now rebuild yours, sell it on ebay, and your back in 4 wheelin business for free! ( and maybe even a profit!)
