think found the reason my 4x4 isnt working. turns out there is a huge rip in the vacuum hose going from solenoid to the front axel actuator (balloon thingy). I know the hose goes from solenoid to the balloon but what exactly is the route?

i am talking about the hose going to the left (to front axel) in this picture. I found this pic online, my hose ripped off.

 

Not too sure what you're asking but im my view the "route" would be the safest way as to avoid heat, sharp turns or objects & have a bit of slack in it. What seems reasonable? Is probably the best route.
Did the ENTIRE hose rip out? I can't see that so you must have the remaining hose laying somewhere. Find it & route it back using zip ties along the way. Don't tighten them all up at the same time or as you route it. Route it 1st then loosely put them on, leaving a lil slack.

 

great idea, will do that. thanks for a good advise, it had to have come from a Canadian

 

LOL @ a Canadian... honestly I never noticed where you were from.
Lets not be biased aboot being from C eh N eh D eh .... we may be bigger & ontop & in jail they'd be our biotch... but they have more guns lol.
& I make things for the USDND, so they pay me. hehehe