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I'm mid-install on my Eco-Crawler in a MT 2nd gen, and have a question for @ZColorado and @Supr4Lo.....

It looks like both of you have used a J-shift lever from a MT FJ Cruiser to shift the EC, right? I have a lever from a 2003 Tacoma, but it bends to the left instead of the right so it interferes with the transmission shifter. Can either of you confirm that the FJC lever is what I'm after?!?

The Toyota part number should be 36360-35580 but most of the online dealers want ~270 for one, so I'm thinking about searching junk yards.

TIA for confirmation, and any tips you might have on locating one!

 

I did use an FJ shifter but I cut it and welded back together to get the knob right where I wanted. Not actualy sure if it'll work as is because I didn't even try it.....

If you have the means you could use the shifter you have. Just cut it and bend some rod and weld it all back together.

The part number you have is correct for the FJ shift lever.

 

I didn't realize you modified it.... but your results look great! Cutting and welding had occurred to me, but just getting an FJ shift lever does sound easier. & vs $$$ I suppose. Thanks for the suggestion, I will have a good look at it tonight!

 

I think I cut and welded mine? I honestly dont know which shift lever I used. I have an FJ case one and a J shift 4runner one (I think?)

You might be able to heat and bend too, but heat it fast so you don't burn the rubber isolator in the handle. It would probably need an oxy +acytelene setup?

 

Sounds like cut and weld it is then.... thanks to both of you for saving me the $$$ and disappointment of ordering one then having to modify it anyhow!

And Super White FTMFW by the way....

 

Getting the shifters dialed in is one of the most funnest parts of this mod. Its a test of engineering and patience.

 

Cut that bitch and set her where you need her

 

Hey all....I just installed a Marlin TacoBox in my 6sp manual 3rd Gen Tacoma. I'm struggling to figure out a solution for the shifter boot rubber. Anyone else on this thread have my same set-up and figured out a solution for this??

Any of the twin stick shifter boots I've found online are not wide enough to mate up w/ the OEM metal snap plate that keeps the OEM rubber in place.

 

Why don't you cut the floor back some then bring the shifter straight up. Then you could use boot from a Manual FJ Cruiser (which uses the same front 2 mounting holes). I have the Eco-Crawler not the Marlin case but I think the shifter comes up in the same area. See my pics of the shift boot Here

 

That's what I did for the EC shifter in my 2nd Gen... pictures coming soon when I get it all finished up. Toyota part number is 58280A-35320 for the FJC double boot.

 

Thanks for the input and guidance fellas! It seems the MT FJC boot kit is the way to go. I'll post up once I get this all sealed up. In the meantime I'll enjoy my 275:1 crawl ratio with a little dust and heat. Low, low is just plain silly!!

 

I had 4.7:1 gears in my old '91 and always wanted something lower than stock for the '06. That's what led me to the Eco Crawler.... I'm stoked about having 113:1 with the EC, but 275:1 does sound fantastic! You really have four options if I understand the Tacobox properly: Hi, low 2.57, lowER 4.7:1, and really low (2.57*4.7):1.... Nice!

Lots of great info in this thread, and post up or shoot a message if you have any questions!