prerunner into a 4x4

taco@you123 · 10-22-2008, 08:24 PM

does anyone know how much it would cost to turn a prerunner into a 4x4? would it even be worth it, i was thinking about doing it cause ive added so much in to my truck that i kind of don't want to trade it in

please HELP

05TacoTRD · 10-22-2008, 08:31 PM

It would cost a good bit of $$.

bambooshoots · 10-22-2008, 08:33 PM

I see I'm not the only one that has contemplated trading in my PreRunner for a 4x4.

-TRDMAN- · 10-22-2008, 08:38 PM

haha it probably comes down to how bad do you want 4x4!!

derekabraham · 10-22-2008, 08:49 PM

I'm in the same boat man!

Any input would be great!

humanoid · 10-22-2008, 10:42 PM

You can either search here on this forum, I know for a fact it's been discussed ad nauseum before, or if you're brave enough, head on over to TTORA.com and search there. I even believe they have a tech section specifically dedicated for this transformation.

xtreme450 · 10-22-2008, 11:26 PM

i'd so a SAS if i really wanted to keep the truck. it would kick ass off road.... except it wouldnt drive as nice on the highway.

slimcubby · 10-22-2008, 11:43 PM

This idea crossed my mind the other day... Along with just doing the rear end to have diff lock. It is pretty expensive for just an air locker and thats not to complicated of an install... I would assume the 4x4 transformation would be very expensive my guestimation would be around $5-6k at least?

humanoid · 10-23-2008, 09:03 AM

Yup, around $5-6K for the whole kit-n-kaboodle.

Casey05Taco · 10-23-2008, 09:14 AM

i think you would be the biggest bad a$$ out there with a prerunner. imo

chris4x4 · 10-23-2008, 07:15 PM

If you keep your IFS, you can add front drive for about $1000.00. If you go SFA, it can cost much more. All you need is a transfer case, new rear driveline, front diff, and front shafts. The preRunners already have the 4x4 spindles, and such. Best thing to do is to go with a manual tansfer case so you dont need all the electronics.

LonghornTaco · 10-23-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

If you keep your IFS, you can add front drive for about $1000.00. If you go SFA, it can cost much more. All you need is a transfer case, new rear driveline, front diff, and front shafts. The preRunners already have the 4x4 spindles, and such. Best thing to do is to go with a manual tansfer case so you dont need all the electronics.

Sounds like taco@you has got a weekend project!!!

Pics from the trail when you're done...

LonghornTaco · 10-23-2008, 07:26 PM

BTW - the red truck on the right in the original post - is that a 6" lift?

slimcubby · 10-23-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

If you keep your IFS, you can add front drive for about $1000.00. If you go SFA, it can cost much more. All you need is a transfer case, new rear driveline, front diff, and front shafts. The preRunners already have the 4x4 spindles, and such. Best thing to do is to go with a manual tansfer case so you dont need all the electronics.

Hmm I didn't know it could be something not that expensive... Only a grand'ish isn't to bad at all! Makes me want to start putting some dough on the side each month. But do you think it could cause more pain than pleasure? Problems? Breaking down etc?

TacoNut · 10-23-2008, 07:49 PM

I'd love to see someone serious about doing this actually price it out... I'm lazy and it would save some work for me

It would be a major pro to have a newer tacoma with a manual transfer case... I don't like the idea of just flipping a switch.

chris4x4 · 10-23-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by slimcubby

Hmm I didn't know it could be something not that expensive... Only a grand'ish isn't to bad at all! Makes me want to start putting some dough on the side each month. But do you think it could cause more pain than pleasure? Problems? Breaking down etc?

What pain could it cause? The PreRunner is the same chassis as the 4x4. Only thing is, with a manual T-case, it would be BETTER!

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Originally Posted by TacoNut

I'd love to see someone serious about doing this actually price it out... I'm lazy and it would save some work for me

It would be a major pro to have a newer tacoma with a manual transfer case... I don't like the idea of just flipping a switch.

A guy on TTORA did it for under $1000.00 As your savein, keep an eye for wrecked Tacos. Get the parts as you find the deals, and its all an easy install. The "Hardest" part is (with a manual T-case) is cutting a hole in the floor to accept the new shifter. BUT, the floor is pretty soft sheet steel and cuts easilly. Taking time, it can look un noticable.

TacoNut · 10-23-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris4x4

A guy on TTORA did it for under $1000.00 As your savein, keep an eye for wrecked Tacos. Get the parts as you find the deals, and its all an easy install. The "Hardest" part is (with a manual T-case) is cutting a hole in the floor to accept the new shifter. BUT, the floor is pretty soft sheet steel and cuts easilly. Taking time, it can look un noticable.

ohhhh we have ways of making the truck compromise to get that shifter in there **evil laugh**

this all wouldn't be done for me until I'm out of warranty of course... I have 28,000 miles to go, or something, sigh[/quote]

chris4x4 · 10-23-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoNut

ohhhh we have ways of making the truck compromise to get that shifter in there **evil laugh**

this all wouldn't be done for me until I'm out of warranty of course... I have 28,000 miles to go, or something, sigh

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C'mon! What fun is that? I love the looks on the service guys at Toyota when they see something I have done and say "...that wont work.......well.......it shouldnt.............Hey! Come take a look at this!........"

10-22-2008, 08:24 PM	#1
taco@you123 Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6989 Location: mesa, arizona Age: 20 Posts: 198 07 toyota tacoma prerunner sr5 with 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 v6 6" pro comp lift, moto metal rims, front grill	prerunner into a 4x4 does anyone know how much it would cost to turn a prerunner into a 4x4? would it even be worth it, i was thinking about doing it cause ive added so much in to my truck that i kind of don't want to trade it in please HELP

10-22-2008, 08:31 PM	#2
05TacoTRD Why So Serious? Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville Florida Age: 17 Gender: Dude Posts: 2,703 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Bullbar/skidplate, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Secondary Air Filter Removal DIY, Dented skid plate, 100W Off Road Lights on bull bar, 2FT CB Antenna	It would cost a good bit of $$. __________________ Alex - Myspace - My Build Thread - Taco Lift FAQ

10-22-2008, 08:38 PM	#4
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10-22-2008, 08:49 PM	#5
derekabraham Doomsday Squad Joined: Jul 2008, #7822 Location: San Diego Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 4,582 08 PreRunner V6 SR5 TRD Off Road 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6 K&N Drop-In Air Filter, Toyota Bed Extender, Pop&Lock Tailgate lock, Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks set at 1.75" up front, TSB AAL	I'm in the same boat man! Any input would be great! __________________

10-22-2008, 10:42 PM	#6
humanoid Mom says I'm special! Joined: Jun 2007, #1932 Location: Sunny SoCal Age: 40 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,355 I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6 Automatic	You can either search here on this forum, I know for a fact it's been discussed ad nauseum before, or if you're brave enough, head on over to TTORA.com and search there. I even believe they have a tech section specifically dedicated for this transformation. __________________

10-22-2008, 08:33 PM	#3
bambooshoots Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7645 Location: Texas Posts: 184 05 DC PreRunner TRD Off Road 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6	I see I'm not the only one that has contemplated trading in my PreRunner for a 4x4.

10-22-2008, 11:26 PM	#7
xtreme450 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4772 Location: Klamath Falls/ Gold Beach, OR Age: 20 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,457 '07 AC 4x4 SR5 V6 6speed 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 3" lift(w/OME 885's very soon), Bilstein 5100's in back with TSB leaf springs, 255/75-17 BFG M/T on 17x9 Raceline Renegade's, custom aluminum diamond plate headache rack w/ bed rails, custom aluminum winch bumper, Billet grille, Hella 500FF driving lights, TRD bed mat, TRD seat covers, All weather mats, Alpine stereo: CDA-9886 HU; new S-type speakers(very soon); 10" R-type sub in custom box, XM radio, Scan Gauge 2, Red LED interior lights , JBA cat back , K&N drop in w/ no secondary filter, TACOMAWORLD.COM sticker, more to come: red LED gauge lighting, rock sliders, rear locker, mid travel kit w/fiberglass and 35's.....and maybe a supercharger.	i'd so a SAS if i really wanted to keep the truck. it would kick ass off road.... except it wouldnt drive as nice on the highway. __________________ sig by 07tacoark Eric AKA xtreme450 Xtreme. life's too short not to be! Pics of my Taco Build and some Taco Wheelin

10-22-2008, 11:43 PM	#8
slimcubby Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9096 Location: SoCal Posts: 715 08 PreRunner 2008 Access Cab Automatic	This idea crossed my mind the other day... Along with just doing the rear end to have diff lock. It is pretty expensive for just an air locker and thats not to complicated of an install... I would assume the 4x4 transformation would be very expensive my guestimation would be around $5-6k at least? __________________ 2008 White Access Cab - OME 884 - Bilstein 5100's - Wheeler's AAL - Raceline Renegade 6 Black - Nitto TG's - Gibson - Xenons - Tint - TG Sliders * NEW! HID Xenon Kit Group Buy!!! Ends 12/19/08! *

10-23-2008, 09:03 AM	#9
humanoid Mom says I'm special! Joined: Jun 2007, #1932 Location: Sunny SoCal Age: 40 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,355 I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6 Automatic	Yup, around $5-6K for the whole kit-n-kaboodle. __________________

10-23-2008, 09:14 AM	#10
Casey05Taco Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8781 Location: Nor Cal Age: 19 Posts: 704 05 Tacoma Prerunner 2005 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L trd seat covers, bed mat, tinted windows, debadged, mud flaps removed	i think you would be the biggest bad a$$ out there with a prerunner. imo

10-23-2008, 07:15 PM	#11
chris4x4 Western Aliance: Fix it Division Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tempe ,Az Posts: 5,920 2007 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) OME 885's, OME shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, TSB springs with AAL, 5100 rear shocks, custom built fuel tank skid plate	If you keep your IFS, you can add front drive for about $1000.00. If you go SFA, it can cost much more. All you need is a transfer case, new rear driveline, front diff, and front shafts. The preRunners already have the 4x4 spindles, and such. Best thing to do is to go with a manual tansfer case so you dont need all the electronics. __________________ The simplest solutions are often the most clever..............they are also usually wrong.

10-23-2008, 07:26 PM	#13
LonghornTaco Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #9763 Location: Minnesota Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1,733 Black 09 4x4 TRD Off Road Doublecab 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 3" ToyTec coilover lift on Bilstein 5100s, Total Chaos UCAs, ToyTec diff drop, Westin brush guard, 4 Hella 500FF lights mounted on brush guard, Scangauge II, 4D MagLite mounted on the drivers seat, Painted engine cover, Painted calipers (red), Painted skid plate (red) Valentine 1 radar detector hard wired, Damplifier Pro on the floor, back wall and doors, Luxury Liner Pro on the floor and doors, Kenwood DNX8120, A.R.E. LSII fiberglass tonneau cover, All Pro sliders, Wet Okole seat covers, Sockmonkey Mountain badges	BTW - the red truck on the right in the original post - is that a 6" lift? __________________ I'm just a Texan that got lost on the way to the grocery store and ended up in Minnesota... My Build Some Wheelin Pics

10-23-2008, 07:49 PM	#15
TacoNut Wanna see me FLEX-O? Joined: Mar 2008, #5597 Location: Snobsdale, Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 831 08 Prerunner SR5 TRD OR Acess Cab 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 Aux. Reverse Lights, Bed Tool/Survival Box, Locking Bed Storage Compartments, Extra D-Rings, Trimmed Mudflaps, Hose Clamp Mod,Mag Light Seat Mount, Door open buzzer removed =], Fully Debadged, BHLM, Tw sticker, Husky floor liners, Fog light mod	I'd love to see someone serious about doing this actually price it out... I'm lazy and it would save some work for me It would be a major pro to have a newer tacoma with a manual transfer case... I don't like the idea of just flipping a switch. __________________ I am Adam, And I approve this message. Sig by Robrjohnson