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4wd conversion. Need help please.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Des0911, Feb 19, 2018.

  1. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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    Des0911

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    Can I swap out the input on the t case? If I find another 1 to put on or do I need a new tcase?
     
  2. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    That sounds like a lot more work than it's worth... another transfer case is $100-$200 tops.
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    Remember you need one off the same engine and transmission since there will be differences in length for the shifter position
     
  4. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:44 PM
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    Dam lol. That's what I get for buying a 10 dollar transfer case.
     
  5. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:49 PM
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    So I guess the 4x4 conversion guide was somewhat wrong or the answer wasn't confirmed that you can't used a transfer case from a manual onto an auto...
     
  6. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:51 PM
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    $10!? Where the hell did you find that?
     
  7. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    Oh shit so there was a guide lol
     
  8. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    Craigslist special lol
     
  9. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    yeah, but its kinda all over the place. I just look for information specific to what I want to do.
     
  10. Feb 19, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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    Thanks for all your help guys
     
  11. Feb 19, 2018 at 8:17 PM
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    Feel free to ask me any questions on the conversion. I went through the process myself not too long ago.
     
  12. Feb 20, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    Thanks man I'm going to buy the new t case today. Hopefully that was the issue.
     
  13. Feb 20, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    Hey man could it be that the output shaft is to long? On the trans
     
  14. Feb 20, 2018 at 10:44 AM
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    You're using an A340F right?
     
  15. Feb 20, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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    Yea but the output was long for some reason. I swapped out the output tho. It only cosy me 75 dollars but it's good it all fit. Tried putting up the tranny. It's hard doing it solo. Lol
     
  16. Feb 20, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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    You swapped the output shaft on the transmission?
     
  17. Feb 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    Yea I swapped it out myself. The shaft itself cost 75. It worked out tho. I even swapped out some planetary gears that where effed up.

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    Props to you. I have nowhere near the patience required to do that. Lucky I only paid $250 for an A340F.
     
  19. Feb 20, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    Yea I broke a few things in there tho. Good thing I had the 340e for spare parts lol.
     
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