Jeep YJ 4x4 issue

homebrew1 · Oct 30, 2012

Recently got done lifting my jeep, tried taking it through the storm drain in front of my house to flex it out only to discover my 4 wheel drive doesnt engage. I have a 231 tcase with a posi lock to engage the axle. I pull the
handle out(about an inch of travel) and the 4x4 light comes on but the axle doesnt engage. I tried rolling fwd and reverse while pulling the handle neither worked. I've never messed with a posi lock so I dont have any idea what else to do. Any help is greatly appreciated.

WA-Wheeler · Oct 30, 2012

homebrew said:
Recently got done lifting my jeep, tried taking it through the storm drain in front of my house to flex it out only to discover my 4 wheel drive doesnt engage. I have a 231 tcase with a posi lock to engage the axle. I pull the
handle out(about an inch of travel) and the 4x4 light comes on but the axle doesnt engage. I tried rolling fwd and reverse while pulling the handle neither worked. I've never messed with a posi lock so I dont have any idea what else to do. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Need to take the cover off of the posilock. Could be damaged fork (they make an iron fork that is MUCH stronger) or more then likely the throw needs to be adjusted so it locks correctly ( its all adjustable). Its a pain in the ass, those little "E" clips are a bitch to get out and in to remove the fork from the shaft. Takes some messing with, throw some pictures up so i can get more info. :awesomework: