Thanks for all the input. I am wondering if the hubs would be unlocked in a 95 SR. Sorry I don't yet know how these work, and haven't taken the time to look it up since reading your post, but they are automatic and I thought they were air or vacuum driven. Would they not lock if the motor is off while shifting from say 2h up to 4hc and then the neutral spot? I'm thinking yes... If this is the case, then I agree all good. I'm guessing the '87 has manual locking front hubs. How bad would it be to drag it with the center locked if the hubs were locked?...I'm thinking not too bad, but LOTS of extra wear on the t-case chain drive. Is there a way to prevent the automatic front hubs from locking, like disconnect a hose or switch?

Unbolting the rear driveshaft and strapping it up will be an option, I realize 2-5-min under the car, 14mm socket and 15mm wrench if I remember correctly. This would be OK, and the REMCO driveshaft disconnect is a possibility, for like $700+ my wife could unhitch and drive to the store or whatever. I'm thinking this will be my stop-gap. Once parked at destination or for emergencies it is fine, just no quick side-trips on the way.

Please e-mail any photos of that neutral detent mod if you have any. It might be great to do while everything is out.

Many Thanks,
CH