CDL kit Discussion [Center Locking Differential]
Three Wheeling
Joined: May 2013
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it was the solenoid preventing me getting low range. So I removed the pin and now I have Hi/Low
.........Now I have lost some of my gauges and lights......AHHHHH
.... the wire came off the solenoid and so I unplugged the lead? At least when i re installed the tunnel plate and shifter I only put 4 rivets in it.
.........Now I have lost some of my gauges and lights......AHHHHH.... the wire came off the solenoid and so I unplugged the lead? At least when i re installed the tunnel plate and shifter I only put 4 rivets in it.
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Three Wheeling
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Moncton, NB, Canada
Also make sure to use RTV. The first time I installed my CDL shifter, I didn't really do a good job of sealing all the way around. It was noisy. And hot air came up. Later, I had to replace my CDL detection switch. So the second time I reinstalled the shifter plate I made sure to put a good coat of RTV all the way around. Very quiet and no air. In fact it is even quieter than before I did my CDL install.
Three Wheeling
Joined: May 2013
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well here is what I have now lost, Speedo, CDL indicator light, HI/Low indicator (not sure I ever had it though), I have the tack and TC light as well as oil, engine service. opened up the tunnel again but can't see anything obvious.
Mudding
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Greensboro, NC
I have my '99 DII on the lift, to take the front drive shaft out. I would like to be able to take the truck off, so we can use it... where is the CDL nipple located? About three of us have loked the thing over and can't find what we don't know.
Thanks!
hoop
Thanks!
hoop
Winching
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Las Vegas
If you don't have a CDL then you cannot drive it with the shaft out. The CDL must be engaged to drive it in 2 wheel drive.
Mudding
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Greensboro, NC
I thought '99's came with a CDL? I don't get why mine doesn't have it. Anyway, the drive shaft had one nipple, but had never been greased. The U joint's were shot, so I ordered a new one from Driveshaft Power for $250, as I couldn't find a local shop willing to tackle a Rover shaft.
TReK
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: CT
I thought '99's came with a CDL? I don't get why mine doesn't have it. Anyway, the drive shaft had one nipple, but had never been greased. The U joint's were shot, so I ordered a new one from Driveshaft Power for $250, as I couldn't find a local shop willing to tackle a Rover shaft.
It could very well be that the transfer case was changed at some time prior to your purchase of the truck.
The original driveshaft had a zerk fitting on the front u-joint from the factory. It's the two in the back that are typically the problem because they don't have zerks and are not serviceable.