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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 07:05 PM
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Alternative suggestion. Get rid of the fault prone vacuum system and replace it with a cable lock. One pull of a **** and you're locked in. I bought mine off of eBay for about $120, installed in half an hour, and it's worked flawlessly for 5 years. This is the exact kit here:
I was just reading the directions for the cable and everything seemed to be fairly doable till I got to the part about hooking it into the axel. Did you have any trouble with that and do you have any suggestion for installation
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 08:46 PM
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I was just reading the directions for the cable and everything seemed to be fairly doable till I got to the part about hooking it into the axel. Did you have any trouble with that and do you have any suggestion for installation
Remove the factory actuator as in the instructions and mount the threaded brass collar in place of it. It's been years since I done mine so I don't remember every detail. But I'll try to take a couple pics of it tomorrow evening if I get home before dark.
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by charliedyal
Remove the factory actuator as in the instructions and mount the threaded brass collar in place of it. It's been years since I done mine so I don't remember every detail. But I'll try to take a couple pics of it tomorrow evening if I get home before dark.
that would be great thanks just kidna worried about connecting to the axle, any clue about how long it took you
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by charliedyal
, installed in half an hour,

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Here's how long it took him, I ordered the same kit off jegs for a little cheaper and if I get done first I'll let you know how long mine took, and I'm a stooge when it comes to fixing cars, I get it done but I take forever lol
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 05:31 PM
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Just realized I'm missing the small rubber boot at the end of the collar. But here you go. Hope this helps.

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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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That's pretty neat.
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by charliedyal
Just realized I'm missing the small rubber boot at the end of the collar. But here you go. Hope this helps.
I love pictures thank you I'll let you know how it turns out
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 05:35 PM
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Someone help me!!! I have the exact same kit and being the stooge I am, I'm having difficulties with every step in the process. Right now, I'm having a helluva time removing the actuator, are there any tips you can give me to remove this? Sorry to threadjack, but I figured it could help us both [MENTION=199346]BFP F150[/MENTION]
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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Someone help me!!! I have the exact same kit and being the stooge I am, I'm having difficulties with every step in the process. Right now, I'm having a helluva time removing the actuator, are there any tips you can give me to remove this? Sorry to threadjack, but I figured it could help us both [MENTION=199346]BFP F150[/MENTION]
haven't tried to do mine yet going to try it Saturday
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 06:12 PM
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haven't tried to do mine yet going to try it Saturday
I mean Sunday, I'm not that brave to try to do it on Valentine's Day lol
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