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2wd to 4wd Conversion

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Squatcher, Jan 23, 2017.

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  1. Jan 23, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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  2. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:12 PM
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    Maybe try a different color? I mean I'd drive quite a bit to pick up a 4x4 that was in the same condition as my current truck. I'd even drop an extra $2-5k on top. I drove over two hours just to pick up my taco. It was well worth it for the price they were asking.
     
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  3. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:13 PM
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    @ahspurlock did your truck have the E Locking rear diff already?
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:15 PM
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  5. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:22 PM
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    Nice. Now I just have to find an axle.
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:24 PM
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  7. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:26 PM
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    @ahspurlock this may be a dumb question but I'm still new to the game. If I find a rear axle with E Locker, will I be giving up the Auto LSD feature on the factory axle I have now or will the axle swap have both the Auto LSD feature and E Locker
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    just elocker but mine will spin both tires if i jump hard on it
     
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  9. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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    Been searching this site. Want to find one that's affordable, similar mileage to mine, and close enough to drive and pick up. When I search for it I need to search for 4x4 rear axle with locker or 4x2 with E Locker. In future would like to do 4wd conversion so want to buy the axle that will work now and later
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:30 PM
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    both will work but you'll find them more on the 2wd and with 3.73 gears
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:31 PM
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    Do you recommend the acle swap over air locker?
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:33 PM
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    air lockers are nice but if you bust the air line or the internal airlocker your fucked
     
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  13. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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    Noted. It seems the cost will be comparable to do either one. Benefit of axle swap is that I could do the work myself. I'll keep looking. Thanks for the help
     
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  14. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:35 PM
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    anytime
     
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  15. Jan 23, 2017 at 12:41 PM
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    My buddy Mike @luka has done it also. He has a build thread somewhere too.
    The nice thing about prerunner to 4x4 conversion is that the trans crossmember doesn't hang down as low as the factory 4x4.
     
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    So is there a parts list somewhere on here that lists all the needed parts for the conversion? Could use a checklist to start marking off parts as I am able to find them
     
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  17. Jan 23, 2017 at 1:34 PM
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    Rock Solid toys pretty much has a checklist for one
     
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  20. Jan 23, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    But is the crossmember as rigid & tough as the Tacoma OEM 4x4 model? Does that even matter?
     
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