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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SargeSlapnuts, Dec 8, 2011.

  1. Dec 8, 2011 at 10:32 AM
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    Well i am going to pick up my transmission and transfer case here shortly. i am converting my 2004 tacoma prerunner over to 4wd. i made sure to get an automatic transmission w/ manual transfer case and the trans computer to go along with it and am well aware that im gona have to shorten my rear drive shaft. i still have a few questions though.

    1. Will i be able to use auto locking hubs or can i use manual locking hubs and still throw no check engine lights.

    2. Will the final drive of this transmission be any different than my 2wd auto trans? i have look around and am struggling finding any good resources.

    3. I would like to install a powertrax no-slip in the front axle when i re-gear it to 4.56 gears to match the rear. is this a bad idea to lock the front i.e. will it cause any other parts to become a problem for breakage.

    4. will i need a different trans/transfer crossmember to make this build work?

    anyone who can answer or point me in the right direction would be much appreciated!
     
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  2. Dec 8, 2011 at 10:54 AM
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    1) You'll need a kit like this to convert to manual hubs: http://www.offroadsolutions.com/manual_hub_conversion.html
    2) No idea. I still firmly believe the automatic transmission is the downfall of modern society.
    3) I would only recommend a selectable locker for the front. Front Locker + IFS = Easy to break CV's
    4) Don't think so. Should be the same. IIRC the transmission mount (isolator) is the same too.
     
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  3. Dec 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM
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  4. Dec 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM
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    Damnit Ben. My name is Jason not Jerry. Don't confuse me with JLee. :)
     
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  6. Dec 8, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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  7. Dec 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM
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  8. Dec 8, 2011 at 2:54 PM
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    Don't listen to these fools. :p

    Your going to only throw a cel if you don't get a new speed sensor if the transfer case doesn't have one, or if you don't plug all the tranny plugs back in, you don't need a new computer.

    You sure can put manuals up front all you need is a manual front diff, the axles, hubs and spindles it will all bolt right in and not throw any problems.

    put a selectable up front.

    and yes you need a new crossmember tranny mount thing, the prerunner one is different.
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2011 at 2:55 PM
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    prerunner vs 4wd speed sensor

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Dec 8, 2011 at 2:56 PM
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    ANd it goes here on the t case

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    Nope, work comp. And I saw that ID............;)
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2011 at 2:59 PM
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    this is a pain in the ass

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  13. Dec 8, 2011 at 3:11 PM
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    I just looked at the FSM and the transmission xmember looks identical. :notsure:
    The only thing that looks different is the mount to the transmission. I won't swear to it either way.
     
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  14. Dec 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM
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    Hope t works out for you but it sounds like a nightmare conversion.
     
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  15. Dec 8, 2011 at 3:55 PM
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    Why? A ton of people have done it with minimal problems :confused: TTORA is full of these conversions
     
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  16. Dec 8, 2011 at 4:03 PM
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    Yeah you can unbolt it and they are the same most people just swap em around as a unit, but if you find the mount it should work
     
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