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Prerunner to 4x4

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Shriekker, May 25, 2013.

  1. May 25, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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    Hey everyone, I'm a new member and this is my first post. I saw a couple years back that some of you guys were working on converting a per runner to a 4x4. I'd like to do the same thing. Just about everyone I've talked to in town has said just buy a new truck... But that won't work for me, I love my truck and I'm gonna keep it. Plus I like a challenge and a good project. Maybe I'm just being stupid, but I'd like to know what it would take, and any advice anyone would have to offer would be much appreciated.

    Tanks for your time.
     
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  2. May 25, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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  3. May 25, 2013 at 11:36 AM
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  4. May 25, 2013 at 11:41 AM
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    BulletToothTony You’ll have that on these big jobs.

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    Pm a guy named "Snorkie" he converted his prerunner to 4x4 he'll be able to give you some good links.
     
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  5. May 25, 2013 at 11:48 AM
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    Thank you, I'll do that!
     
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  6. May 25, 2013 at 9:05 PM
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    My advice after doing it.... DO IT! haha just shop around for parts that was the hardest part for me because no one had tacoma parts

    Heres a list

    New Transmission w/transfer case
    Front drive shaft and a new rear drive shaft
    Front diff
    New spindles complete w/hubs for ease of assembly
    Cv axles
    4x4 transmission mount
    Interior plastics & rubber boot

    I also bought all new ball joints, all new fluids, and wire to wire up my light
     
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  7. May 26, 2013 at 3:01 PM
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    Haha! Awesome! Thanks for the tips, I really appreciate it. I know it'll take some time to collect all the parts I need, but I'll be sure to post some I process pics as I do it.

    Thanks again!
     
    Shriekker, May 26, 2013
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  8. May 26, 2013 at 3:11 PM
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  9. May 26, 2013 at 3:17 PM
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    Cheatin' bitch build 2: All stock for now... 99' Tacoma 4wd TRD Cheatin' bitch build 1: BG44K additive, motul 5w40(always), deckplate mod, K&N washable air filter, 2.5" flow master(cut thanks to Airdog), king fronts 2.5", all pro standard leaf pk, stainless steel rear ext brakeline, 5125's 10" travel rears, 4-jasper offroad 6" pod LED spot lights, secret compartment for small bottle of wild turkey, cobra CB, Hi-lift jack w/locking bed mount, hi lift curved bumper lift & road base plate, smittybuilt X20 winch, wab fab F&R bumpers w/ hitch receivers, smittybuilt 4in1 recov tool, 10gal mini flamethrower, 11 lbs dynamite sticks, 13 4-hr snowflares, .50Cal full auto mounted machine gun w/ RPG unit & a shitoad of death metal to fuckstart your brain...everything you need for first contact with a shape-shifting alien entity frozen for over 100,000 years reanimated & immitating all life it engulfs.
    Yeah even having bought a 4x4, theres still not a lot of parts floating around like spare rear lights but I guess thats what Amazon.com is for :D

    btw afroman, truck really looks good bro...still scheming on those led retrofits
     
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  10. May 26, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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    Yeah some people get lucky and get all the parts for way cheap, and yeah you ought to get em :p
     
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  11. May 28, 2013 at 3:50 PM
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