3rd Gen or 4x4 Conversion?

yep looks good. I am sure you will end up buying more as you go and start seeing fit. Get lucky like me and buy a wrecked one with low miles that has none of the parts you need damaged for $700. hahahaha. Good luck my friend.

 

Parts you will need:
1. L&R front spindles
2. CV Axles (buy new)
3. Front Diff (check options of ADD)
4. Transmission & TC
5. TC drive shaft
6. Fwd and rear drive shaft
7. Wire harness (I believe you can do without but I recommend)
8. Interior shift cover

Took this from @hughesjrm
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/prerunner-to-4x4-conversion-parts-list.365027/

 

looks great. I did not do the wire harness part and had no issues.

 

I have no experience walking anyone through a bolt by bolt conversion by text.

 

Bump

 

For?

 

I have started to look into the idea of getting a parts truck. Does anyone know if it matters if I get a 2 door or does it have to be a 4 door like mine?

 

The drive by wire is what makes it a tad more difficult for your model.

It's a 2 year model thing (03-04).

 

Not over

So just keep it within 03-4 but truck length doesn't matter?

 

Well not bolt by bolt but a general step by step.
For example: Rip out this thing and swap it with this thing and then use this thing but don't forget to do this

 

Don't quote me on the rear drive shaft portion, but that is correct regarding the truck length not being an issue.

Any shop can alter or create a new drive shaft for you for cheap.

 

On a scale of 1-poor financial decisions how does this sound: https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5TEWN72N23Z199683

 

if you find a donor 03-04 extended cab or 4 door 4x4 truck with an auto you will be good blown motor ideal but those are easier to fix so most likely will be a wreck). no manual hubs but you will have everything needed including the ECU/ECMs to start the swap

 

How bad of an idea is this? https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5TEWN72N23Z199683

 

eh, chunking down 6500 for a parts truck isn't fiscally efficient. the parts list would be below $2500 all day when you can find them. If you are in a rush and have mucho $$$ then do whatever. but I sense you are trying to save the bucks anyway possible so keep looking at parts and hit up our own B/S/T

 

but it do come with a supercharger

 

oooooo, I missed that. hhhmmmm. still would need to rebuild the S/C unless you can hear it run (~$1500?)

 

They claim it can run and its only 87 miles from home so I could go drive it

 

Update:

I am starting the search for parts and I am also taking a lot of notes because I am learning so much and I want someone who was in the same shoes as me to be able to get a lot of info.

Here is what I am working on!:

 

When buying a front diff, you need to match your gear ratio that's on your truck.

Also, consider whether you want to clamp the ADD diff tube or find a manual diff tube since you're going manual hubs.

As for the hubs themselves, you can buy them new from Low Range.

May as well also buy manual axle hubs and new wheel bearings that way you can use your current spindles, or as labled in your list, steering knuckles.