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Manual Hubs for 05+ Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SAM, Jan 24, 2007.

  1. Jan 24, 2007 at 4:15 PM
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    SAM

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    Does anyone know if a manual hub conversion kit is available for our 05+ Tacomas? I tried searching online but couldn't come up with any results for the Late model truck.

    It would be nice to run manual hubs to limit unnecessary wear and tear on front driveline components, especially if I decide to install a suspension lift in the future. Not to mention a possible increase in mileage while driving in 2wd without the CV joints turning all the time.
     
  2. Jan 26, 2009 at 7:35 PM
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    drew02a

    drew02a Rocking your mom's world Since 1997

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    Did you ever find an answer for installing manual hubs on the new Tacomas?
     
  3. Jan 27, 2009 at 10:33 AM
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    sonjay

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    As far as I know no one makes a kit for our trucks yet. You could contact http://www.dynatrac.com/ and see if they are planing to build anything.
     
  4. Jan 27, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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    drew02a

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    Thanks for the reply,
    I've scoured the web for days now. It's like the new Tacomas are the only truck that no one installs manual hubs in.
     
  5. Feb 22, 2011 at 7:29 PM
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    Fire931

    Fire931 Well-Known Member Vendor

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    At this time they are non existent.... atleast to the best of my knowledge.
     
  6. Feb 22, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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    paintdiddy

    paintdiddy Machine gun shits

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    So my friend just put them on his Kia sport age but they don't make it for the yota? WTF?
     
  7. Feb 22, 2011 at 9:26 PM
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    island808

    island808 Me l've got brains.

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    I thought I read that it was redundant. The axle shafts don't spin in these? Something like that.
     
  8. Feb 22, 2011 at 9:43 PM
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    mountainwolfpup

    mountainwolfpup Ford Guy (Formerly known as a Toyota Guy)

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    First month of ownership... This month I'm removing front air dam, and also Rhino lining the bed.
    Manual hubs are un-necessary on the newer Tacomas (and FJs). The front wheels are always "locked". Switching into 4x4 simply locks the other end of the shaft. Too bad that is electric :-( A manual one like some FJs offer is far more reliable.. but know what to convert that.

    So, be glad you don't need to mess with manual lockers anymore, and saddened that you have an electronic engage/disengage system. I have personally gotten my truck stuck in 4low and locked out of 4wd in single digit temps. In both cases it eventually worked, but caused some frustration and concern for awhile. Imagine having to drive home in 4low, ouch!
     
  9. Feb 28, 2011 at 7:18 PM
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    island808

    island808 Me l've got brains.

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    I'm drawing a blank.. ADD is what?
     
  10. Feb 28, 2011 at 8:05 PM
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    island808

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    never would have guessed that... thanks
     

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