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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 08:37 PM
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Pretty sure mine need replaced. Has anyone used the actuators from 1A auto you can buy a pair for about $140. I have bought parts from there before and they looked just like what autozone had. Thanks in advance. 06 f150.

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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 11:06 PM
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Nevermind found dormans on rock auto $65 each
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 01:31 AM
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I'm installing a Dorman brand on my truck later this week. Bought from Amazon. About 60 bones.

EDIT: And the Dormans are lifetime warranty.
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 07:47 AM
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Yep.. a lifetime of doing that job every time they break.
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 09:12 AM
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Dorman parts make me cringe... *shudder*
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 09:28 AM
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I would pay the extra $10 and get the A1 parts

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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 09:50 AM
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The only Dorman part that doesn't make me cringe is their transmission pan with plug and even that flexes on installation.
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 10:06 AM
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What about techsmart or airtrex brand actuators
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 10:24 AM
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Airtrex would be my choice
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 05:09 PM
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Well i replaced the actuator solenoid and now i have 4wd again. 4lo engages just fine. 4hi engages except if I'm going about 20mph and flip the switch. At this point it sounds like you can here it spinning or that baseball card in bicycle spokes sound. So i slow down to almost a stop and then it will engage. Would anyone think i should go ahead and replace the actuators still. Thank you.
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