Tundra Conversion - Adventure4x4's Build

Oh my I would need to check haha. They're tied into the bed "cage" so I could probably get a measurement from the bottom of the bed to the top of the rail. Remind me in a week and I'll check for you. I'm out of town currently

 

haha thanks man! I’ll try and remember to ask ya! I want something low pro and simple for my bed tent setuo that can come off easily. I’ll also need mounts so it doesn’t effect my cover lol

 

Idk, it's more in my mind of it being a moving part that's constantly under some amount of vibration. Being slotted on both sides (the carrier bearing is already slotted) and the mount reduces rigidity. I'd say, if it isn't a problem, why bother?

 

Do you have a tonneau cover?

 

i do ya it came with the truck when i bought it. i like it to be able to keep bike gear and stuff in the bed and hidden and dry

 

So from the top of the rib in the bed to the top of the rack is 22 3/8".

 

I was about to say dang that’s a lot taller than it looks! Then forgot yours goes into your bed lol

 

2024 started off well...found a great deal on a tundra front diff to do some testing

 

Just found this. Love the work so far.

 

Thanks man, appreciate it.

 

I'm trying to post more as I'm working through this. I know there are options out there I'm not considering...I'm going to have to tackle the front suspension overhaul first, but I've been thinking about how I'm going to make the tundra front diff work. I took it apart this past weekend to see if there were any internal surprises. I've never had the Tacoma ADD apart, but I'm sure its identical to the tundra. The extension to the differential casing should be straightforward to manufacture, but the shaft itself might be difficult in the sense of finding someone that would do it. Based on the research I have done, RCV might be willing to help out. The input into the diff should be a guarantee since they already offer CV axles for the tundra; it’s the receiving end for the CV that I would imagine being a challenge. One thought I had was converting over to a flange style like the GM 8.25. My immediate thought was then "how about the driver side? I would have two different style CV axles." I could convert both sides to a flange style to eliminate this issue. A downside would be that the CVs would be custom, but on the flipside, I believe they warranty up to a 40? Im sure my diff would fail before the CV would.

Pictures are for reference

 

I'll also add that I plan on eliminating the automatic disconnect and switching over to an FJ t-case.

 

Hos does it look size wise fitting in the stock location? Does it look like the crossmember will need to be moved/modified to mount it and or fit?

 

Sub been waiting for someone to do this, I am a little afraid of how my stock one will hold up to 37s

 

I'll update when I find out more. I haven't held it up yet into place to see. It is looking like tha rear most crossmember will need modified.

 

i got some duct tape! im sure it will hold!

 

Adding to refer back to later: https://www.tacomaworld.com/posts/24125012

Also found an FJ tcase from an auto. Picking up Friday.

 

Just collecting parts at this point. Needs a shifter but another good deal.

 

FJ case?

 

Ohh, whoops. Yes sir, an FJ case