Tacoma Prerunner 4x4 Conversion

I purchased a truck that is 2wd and I was wondering if it is possible to convert to four wheel drive. What are the negative effects of a 4x4 conversion kit besides less mpg.

 

lot cheaper to sell your truck and buy a 4x4

 

.. no.

 

Negative effects are cost and labor. Have to have some knowledge too.

 

@jowybyo

 

and resale, but that might be the last of the OP's concerns.

 

What would be the total price including labor at a mechanic and the parts needed/kit which is $1500?

 

Not sure which kit you're referring too? Just the differential from Toyota is $1500.

 

1500? Come on bro you know it sighed than that

 

I paid $1800 for all the parts and did the labor myself. I could have gotten all the parts for cheaper but I got impatient. The labor isn't all that difficult. Most of it is bolt on.

 

Did you make a thread on it? I read a thread on here awhile ago, but can't find it.

 

No. I just typically post on these types of threads. I'm too lazy to do a whole write up.

 

Fair enough. Besides, you've got enough shit to deal with with the massive amounts of orders you get.

 

It's been done a few times. My friend @luka has done it, and has converted someone else's truck. Look for his build thread.

 

Found it:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/lukas-build.281512/

 

Thanks. This was very helpful!

 

i'm on conversion #3 atm. there is a greater satisfaction of converting your truck that you've grown attached to than dealing with selling and buying another...unless you like dealing with that sort of thing.

parts are more available now too, so don't get discouraged. do your research, make a list, and keep an eye out for deals.

 

I still think you should just SAS it instead

 

if I had the money, maaaaaaaaaaaaaaybe

 

Does anyone know the total cost of Solid axle swap for a 2012 Prerunner?