Installing Manual Lockouts on a 99 Ranger 4x4 3.0 Need Help!!

[gcextreme]

Ok well i found out that my 4wd wasnt working cuz of the vaccumm hub lines etc... so i was told to get manual lockouts... and i heard WARN was the best.. i just need some help finding the right ones.. i found a few that mentions they wont work with "Live Axles", not sure what that means, but the models listed that it will work for is 1998- older 00's..

THeres a bypass method on this forum that shows taking out the white round thing and releasing the clips, locking the hubs permanently, i did that, but was told by someone thats a temporary fix and will wear out stuff like u joints and ball bearing, can anyone confirm this??
I live in Minnesota, i need the 4wd for winter, and wheen i go offroading some in the summer..

Any help would be appreciated..

My specs:

1999 Ranger XLT 4x4 3.0 FFV (wish it was the 4.0)
Ext Cab, oversized tires (actually off a 94? Explorer)
RollBars with KC Offroad Lights
Hitch for hauling my trailers to tow my Quads..

 

[EERNGER]

hey, i have been there too! the way to go is with an AVM lockout for your 1999. http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_info.php/products_id/26509

here is the link for you to find what you need, and putting them on isnt hard at all. the best $160 you will spend on your 4x4. The bypass method is a great way to have 4x4 until your AVM hubs get in, but AVM is the fix you want.