4x2 gimpomatic CONVERT to MT 4x4

I contacted a company that was recommended here to get prices on conversion. This is what they sent me now. Wanted to share with others who want to do same.

Thoughts on price ?? @TashcomerTexas



1)convert from 4x2 to 4x4
Trans/Tcase $800
Drive Shafts $250
Shifter $100
Front diff $250-$350 depending on your ratio
Axle shafts $100
Spindles $150 Auto locking hubs
Install labor $1500
Total $3200

2) convert from AT to MT
Trans/Tcase $700 "there is no 2wd MT trans that would work for your application" So a 4x4 trans/tcase would be used.
Drive shaft rear 150
Shift bezal /boot $100
Flywheel clutch kit $300 Aisin OEM
Clutch hydraulics / lines $100
Clutch pedal $75
Install labor $1200
Total $2625

3) convert from at/2wd to MT/4wd
Trans/Tcase $700
Drive shafts $250
Shift bezal /boot $100
Flywheel clutch kit $300 Aisin OEM
Clutch hydraulics / lines $100
Clutch pedal $75
Install labor $1700
Front diff $250-$350 depending on your ratio
Axle shafts $100
Spindles $150 Auto locking hubs
Total $3775

 

Damn, might be easier to just get a truck with that stuff.... I know, I know, you're thinking 'But what about my poverty stricken baby?' keep it, pass it on to family(only someone who can appreciate it though), sell it.
If I was in your shoes, I think I'd pick up the lowest mileage, double cab, 4x4, V6, TRD and then spend that 4k bucks on getting it supercharged.

 

Look at car-part dot com. You can find better prices on parts.

 

Thanks guys

 

For the price and lack of hassle, letting a professional do the work I do not find those prices bad. If you are in love with your truck and it is in good repair why sell and buy another one that you are most likely going to have to dump a lot of money into anyway. I like the prices for the options and having someone else on the hook to work the bugs out, if they are reputable. My $.02

 

This is a reputable place that does Toyota swaps, that came highly recommended from this website.

 

well I honestly do not see how you could lose then. My opinion is it is reasonable and gets you what you want without all the hassles involved in doing it yourself. Sometimes you just have to ask yourself what your time is worth and if they are well versed in it they will have it back to you quickly and ready for your enjoyment. YMMV

 

agreed.

In addition to what time/worth/value you mention, I don't have the skills to do it. That is likely key.

I am debating doing the manual only or go full bore and do manual + 4x4

 

If I were to do it I would save my pennies and do them both, the only thing I would change is switching to manual hubs, especially if you are in Tx but that is just my personal opinion. I just look at things in a bit of a different light than some, if I bought another 1g I would easily put over 4k in it even if it was in good condition when I purchased it for piece of mind

 

Would you let me know the upside of manual hubs on this?

 

The seem to be better on the road when not in use, limits wear. Some say better fuel economy but I have personally never noticed a difference

 

There are lots of upsides to manual hubs.

The CV axles don't rotate in 2WD so they last longer. Lifted trucks with greater than stock CV angles are much less likely to develop annoying front diff vibrations, common on lifted 2nd & 3rd gens.

If you break the front diff or a cv axle off-roading, you can unlock the hubs and the truck is still drivable.

You gain 2-Low without needing twin sticks or cutting into the transmission tunnel.

You can use an inexpensive auto locker in the front diff and your truck will still behave normally on pavement (as long as you remember to unlock the hubs).

I converted my 1st gen and did a write up here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...or-the-1st-gen-tacoma-3rd-gen-4runner.460180/

 

Thank you kindly @DJB1

 

If you don't mind me asking, where is the shop located that you got those prices from? And are those prices with all new parts or salvaged like form junkyard or wrecked vehicles? The 3-4K is honestly less than I expected for professionally installed. Ive been dreaming of a 4wd conversion for my 2008 prerunner but have always thought it wasn't really feasible. Hate to hear the "Just sell it and buy a 4x4" my truck is my first vehicle and I'm way to attached to do that.

 

Source on that 4x4 V6 MT? I've been trying to find one for a while. Where are you located? Those prices are good

 

@PROseur, are you the artist formerly known as lotuscupcar?