full time 4x4 question

[big10ratrod77]

the other day I had my 79 Chevy 4x4 and I was out playing around and I had it in Hi loc with the hubs locked, I was going to pull back on the road so I unlocked the hubs and put it in what I though was High range because the hi loc light went out in the dash but it was actually neutral in the transfer case. What am I doing wrong I don’t feel any kind detent for regular high range. Is it alright to drive like with it in hi loc with the hubs unlocked? If anyone could shed some light on this it would be graciously appreciated. I used to be able to run it in regular high range but now I cant find it.

[motornut]

i've drivin for a while like that,maybe two weeks stuck in loc

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheMotor.../1/e-8a7m5UCXo
this was just after i came out of the bush,tried to get it to drop out

a lot of gas was used,but everthing is still ok
have a look under it,
make sure the shifting rods are all ok
and check the switch there too
now it slides in and out ,and I don't feel it either

[cabcorner]

Your truck is not in neutral , fulltime 4wd did not originally come with lock out hubs . The center differential in your transfercase is sending all the power to the path of least resistance (your front axel with the hubs unlocked) when you are in high unlock . Your truck will not move . Try locking your hubs and driving in high unlock . This how you should normally drive your truck .

Driving your truck with the hubs unlocked in high lock will eventually damage your transfer case because the coupler that locks the center differential was not designed for constant use .

If you absolutely need 2wd a part time kit is available for for your truck . Other wise leave your hubs locked in and enjoy the benefits of a truck that is always in 4wd (fulltime)

[motornut]

Right,I was thinking he had a kit
When i wasn't sure how could you check
It was explained if no kit,it would not move with hubs unlocked
I bought mine unknown
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