Hi Hunter, I posted earlier but I do not see it so I will reiterate that you can change the encoder motor while not removing the transfer case. I remember having to disconnect the front drive shaft and I may have removed the rear engine mount brace. A lift and a tall jackstand will make the job go p...

Well I finally got around to replacing the encoder motor today. I had replaced the blown fuse and proceeded to do some mild holeshots on snow. To my disappointment the front wheels did not kick in as the rear were slipping and sliding. The fuse did not blow as it had done before with the old motor b...

Would anyone have any idea what would cause my atc fuse in my 2001 Safari AWD to keep blowing? This is my first winter with the van and I realized during it's first snowstorm that I only had 2wd. I found the 20amp atc fuse blown and replace it. It seemed to do the job but only for a few applications...