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4WD to 2WD Conversion

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Blandino, Sep 17, 2018.

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  1. Sep 20, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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    Blandino

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    Just ordered three of the Dorman 950-004 PreRunner wheel hubs, but it looks like they don't come with the center caps to keep dust/water out.
    $131 Dorman 950-004 Pre-Pressed Hub Assembly - Front Compatible with Select Toyota Models (OE FIX)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076JJ8ZNC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

    Does anyone have a PN for a cap that'll fit, or can measure the diameter? It seems there isn't a ton of info about the caps, just "replace it with the one you pulled out".

    EDIT: Just got off the phone with Camburg, no stock length PreRunner spindles available. Probably just going to find some OEM's.
     
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  2. Sep 20, 2018 at 10:53 AM
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  3. Sep 20, 2018 at 1:41 PM
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    Just because you like 4x4 doesnt mean everyone else does.
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2018 at 2:25 PM
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    OP, did you end up doing the conversion?
     
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  5. Nov 25, 2018 at 6:21 PM
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    Yes, sir. Just got back off the trails less than an hour ago. Quite happy with it. It's amazing being able to beat the dog shit out of it and not cringe when I crawl under expecting to pull the CV's for the 20th time. I sent RCV an email with pics of it at max droop where it was strapped and on the air bumps, and they sent me some free boots so props to them! Hopefully since they're designed specifically for the TC 3.5 kit they'll get it sorted. Still haven't rebuilt the RCV's though, I'm enjoying being done with them.
     
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  6. Nov 25, 2018 at 11:16 PM
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    What's the gear ratio on front diff?

    So far I got J-VIN 1GR-FE engine, FJ 4WD 5 spd auto trans. FJ t-case, need diff. and shafts and whatever else you wanna toss in to complete my 2006 Tacoma Pre-runner Sport to FJ 4WD.

    Dibs on parts if price is right :)
     
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  7. Nov 25, 2018 at 11:32 PM
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    Yah, good point! Maybe I'm asking for trouble converting to 4WD, had this truck off the ground MANY, MANY, MANY times and never broke anything (with 800lb 3" springs)

    But it's a project, going back to 2WD would take about, I Donno, an hour?


    Lol!

    At least can say I tried it :)
     
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  8. Nov 26, 2018 at 12:07 AM
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    This I would like to know more about. U joints at the spindle?! Desire to know more increases. Please message me!
     
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  9. Nov 26, 2018 at 12:25 AM
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    Me too!
     
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  10. Nov 26, 2018 at 12:58 AM
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    Crap. I'm late to the party. I've been going to school in Colorado and I'm tired of getting stuck/chaining up just to get across I-70 (on days like yesterday). OP if you've got any of your take-off parts still available please let me know because I could really use 4wd
     
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  11. Nov 26, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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    I forget where i saw it, but it was custom HUGE lt build (like +6 per side) where custom axles were built to keep the CV at the diff but a u joint at the hub. Pretty sure it was a vertical uniball setup and custom spindle.
     
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  12. Nov 26, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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  13. Nov 26, 2018 at 2:15 PM
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    Have ECGS assembled Nitro 4.56's with ARB locker for the clamshell. The CV's are +3.5" RCV Ultimate's. I want to sell everything, but I just don't have time to sit down and look at what it's all worth. If you want to PM me an offer for everything feel free. If it seems fair it's all yours.
     
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