1997 Tacoma Low SAS

Good little 4x4, was a 2wd to 4wd conversion.




2rzfe 2.4l in-line 4
Rebuilt r150f transmission
1981 Toyota pickup front axle
ARE DCU shell
Bilstein 5100 shocks

The front axle was completely rebuilt with all new bearings and seals. It has upgraded 30 spline longfield axle shafts which are the weak point on this axle. The front and rear are 4.30 gears. The rear axle was rebuilt with all new bearings and seals.

The transmission was professionally rebuilt and I have the paperwork to prove it. All new bearings, synchros, and seals. Mates to a manual transfer case.

Engine has a little under 141,000 miles and runs very well. Always starts easily and has more power than the 22re with Toyota reliability. I've done standard maintenance (oil changes, spark plugs, wires, rotor, and cap) and have only used Mobil 1 oil. The factory exhaust manifold was leaking and I replaced it with the 3rz mini header.

The interior is pretty clean, it has a vinyl flooring which is easy to clean out. The seats are clean and have no rips or tears.

Problems:
-oil pan leak
-horizontal windshield crack on the passenger side about eye level and 12” long, it’s been there since I’ve owned the truck.

$11,000 obo, I’m already taking a hit on this, but I’m willing to wheel and deal to get this sold. Currently in the SF Bay Area.

Good truck I'm looking to get to a good home, it's built to be an overlander/4x4 but can also be used for work or daily.

 

Good price. Glws

 

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How did you mate the R150F to the 2RZ - I'm guessing a 3RZ bellhousing?

 

I used a bellhousing from a 2005+ 2TR to manual transmission bellhousing. The 2TR has the same pattern as the 2rz/3rz and that generation of manual transmission is a R series trans.

 

Good price, I hope you get what your asking for it. If you don't mind me asking a question, do you have links to the intake pieces you used. Trying to make a similar style for mine as well.

 

@Stout890

 

So that's a V6 manual trans bolted up to a 2.4l 2rz utilizing a bellhousing from an 05+ 2TR?? Wow that's pretty wild. How did you get the wiring harness and ECU to play nice with it?

 

Holy crap i wish I hadnt bought a house

Glws, someone will be stoked with your rig

 

Bolts right up. Same Speed sensor, same back up light, 2/3rz clutch with a 2tr throw out bearing, same clutch slave. No electrical because manual ftw

custom transmission mount is the only fabrication and driveline work.


Glws clean truck with really good parts
This truck will be gone pretty quick

 

*UPDATE*

Moved to the treasure valley in Idaho and have the truck for sale for $10,000.

 

If you decide to part out, I'm in Boise and interested in the bumper.

 

Yeah man if it comes to that I’ll leave that for you.

 

Awesome...Let me know... GLWS

 

I have a non internet using friend who might be interested. I need some more info and pics of the SAS. Whose crossover steering are you using? What front springs? Its spring under on the front axle? How much up travel do you get before the third hits the oil pan or pitman rod hits frame? Any pics of the front axle, steering box mount, leaf springs perches, rear leaf spring mount, etc?

Or do you have a build thread with all that info that I can show him?

Edit... Found your build thread
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/5-lug-to-solid-axle—1997-tacoma-build.533243/

 

I saw this truck in person when it was still located in the Bay Area and it was a really cool rig. A lot of well executed custom solutions to get it all together. Hope you're doing well out in Idaho and good luck with the sale! -Matt

 

Keep it! This thing looks awesome!!

 

I wish I had more money to spend to buy this truck. Glws