Taco/FJ Simularities

05TacoTRD · 11-19-2008, 02:05 PM

Earlier this morning, whilst enjoying my $1 feast of Breakfast at the local McDonalds I saw a Trail Teams FJ. I, naturally, wanted it. But I will not sell my Taco. I had a thought....

I know the FJ and Taco both share the 1GRFE engine, but what other parts do they have in common?

Which led to further thought, could I use FJ parts to complete a 4x4 conversion on my Taco? The main reason I find this desirable is that fact the FJ got a manual transfer case and not the electric switch thing. Personal preference. Could I convert the Taco to 4x4 using parts from the FJ?

tacoskim · 11-19-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 05TacoTRD

Earlier this morning, whilst enjoying my $1 feast of Breakfast at the local McDonalds I saw a Trail Teams FJ. I, naturally, wanted it. But I will not sell my Taco. I had a thought....

I know the FJ and Taco both share the 1GRFE engine, but what other parts do they have in common?

Which led to further thought, could I use FJ parts to complete a 4x4 conversion on my Taco? The main reason I find this desirable is that fact the FJ got a manual transfer case and not the electric switch thing. Personal preference. Could I convert the Taco to 4x4 using parts from the FJ?

good question but not sure, its alot narrower under the fj than the taco

socalman22 · 11-19-2008, 02:09 PM

Still trying to convince the wife in buying an FJ, good question though.

xtreme450 · 11-19-2008, 02:11 PM

i think the front frame clip is the same on the Tacoma, FJ and 4runner. that would lead me to think the diff, suspension, etc are the same... anyone know otherwise?

05TacoTRD · 11-19-2008, 03:18 PM

God it would be awesome if this would work.

Bump

PrezidentRedz · 11-19-2008, 03:47 PM

I can get a X-fer from a Gen 1 Taco. Mine dosent have the electric button. but it is nice to have that so you can use the 2Lo mod.

Shadow-Warrior · 11-19-2008, 04:01 PM

The FJ Frame comes from the non US Toyota LandCruiser Prado.

Mike

OFFROADCARWASH · 11-19-2008, 04:02 PM

That would be awesome...No idea though.

rangejeep · 11-24-2008, 09:56 AM

I figure to keep production costs down Toyota will use the same parts as much as possible. You might be able to research toyota's recall list from tundra, tacoma, FJ, etc to see if they are in the same class when they notice problems.

humanoid · 11-24-2008, 04:03 PM

AFAIK both the FJ and the Taco share the same suspension/frame.

Shadow-Warrior · 11-24-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by humanoid

AFAIK both the FJ and the Taco share the same suspension/frame.

No they don't. They do share the same suspension but not frame. The FJ is off the Toyota PRADO which is sold outside the United States. I know this for a fact.

Mike

linkfeeney · 11-25-2008, 04:47 AM

the trail team edition is made in Japan! well all Fj cruiser is made in Japan anyway, you also get BFG A/T and the cool BLACK rims!!! and Aluminum shift knob, plus front skid plate. Last time i remember they made like 1600 of them, i think

linkfeeney · 11-25-2008, 05:20 AM

sorry, 3200 were made. When they first came it, the gas were high. Trail Team were hard to sell. If you look hard enough some dealers might have them!

11-19-2008, 02:05 PM	#1
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	Taco/FJ Simularities Earlier this morning, whilst enjoying my $1 feast of Breakfast at the local McDonalds I saw a Trail Teams FJ. I, naturally, wanted it. But I will not sell my Taco. I had a thought.... I know the FJ and Taco both share the 1GRFE engine, but what other parts do they have in common? Which led to further thought, could I use FJ parts to complete a 4x4 conversion on my Taco? The main reason I find this desirable is that fact the FJ got a manual transfer case and not the electric switch thing. Personal preference. Could I convert the Taco to 4x4 using parts from the FJ? __________________ Alex - Myspace - My Build Thread - Taco Lift FAQ

11-19-2008, 02:09 PM	#3
socalman22 San Diego Chapter Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Posts: 3,858 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	Still trying to convince the wife in buying an FJ, good question though. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY TacoHunter Details San Diego Ocotillo run Jan 10th 2009

11-19-2008, 02:11 PM	#4
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 think the front frame clip is the same on the Tacoma, FJ and 4runner. that would lead me to think the diff, suspension, etc are the same... anyone know otherwise? __________________ sig by 07tacoark Eric AKA xtreme450 Xtreme. life's too short not to be! Pics of my Taco Build and some Taco Wheelin

11-19-2008, 03:18 PM	#5
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	God it would be awesome if this would work. Bump __________________ Alex - Myspace - My Build Thread - Taco Lift FAQ

11-19-2008, 04:01 PM	#7
Shadow-Warrior Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9249 Location: Arkansas Posts: 147 07 TRD FJ Crusier 2007 Automatic To Many to list here	The FJ Frame comes from the non US Toyota LandCruiser Prado. Mike __________________ *"Good people sleep peacefully at night safe in the knowledge that rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"* (George Orwell) TLCA Member : #18084 Honorary AZFJ Club Member Honorary SoCal Club Member FJ Cruiser Club Member Meet The RAPTOR 2007 TRD SE

11-19-2008, 03:47 PM	#6
PrezidentRedz Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10820 Location: Sunderland, MD Gender: Male Posts: 216 00 Taco 4x4 2000 Xtra Cab Manual 2.7L Lift, Wheels+Tires, Intake, Under drive Pulley, Front+Rear Bumpers.	I can get a X-fer from a Gen 1 Taco. Mine dosent have the electric button. but it is nice to have that so you can use the 2Lo mod.

11-19-2008, 04:02 PM	#8
OFFROADCARWASH Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9132 Location: Flowood Mississippi Gender: Guy Posts: 81 2000 Tacoma prerunner 2WD.. 2000 Xtra Cab Automatic 4cyl. Cherrybomb exhaust, 4inch Exhuast tip, & All Terrain Tires.	That would be awesome...No idea though. __________________ CHEEZE ITS! CHEEZE ITS! CHEEZE ITS! Im Selby..Im 16..

11-24-2008, 09:56 AM	#9
rangejeep Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8298 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 70 05 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	I figure to keep production costs down Toyota will use the same parts as much as possible. You might be able to research toyota's recall list from tundra, tacoma, FJ, etc to see if they are in the same class when they notice problems.

11-24-2008, 04:03 PM	#10
humanoid Mom says I'm special! Joined: Jun 2007, #1932 Location: Sunny SoCal Age: 40 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,356 I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6 Automatic	AFAIK both the FJ and the Taco share the same suspension/frame. __________________

11-25-2008, 04:47 AM	#12
linkfeeney Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #393 Location: mount laurel, NJ Posts: 652 09 Doublecab TRD Off-rd 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6	the trail team edition is made in Japan! well all Fj cruiser is made in Japan anyway, you also get BFG A/T and the cool BLACK rims!!! and Aluminum shift knob, plus front skid plate. Last time i remember they made like 1600 of them, i think

11-25-2008, 05:20 AM	#13
linkfeeney Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #393 Location: mount laurel, NJ Posts: 652 09 Doublecab TRD Off-rd 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6	sorry, 3200 were made. When they first came it, the gas were high. Trail Team were hard to sell. If you look hard enough some dealers might have them!

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