PreRunner "Not Really Actually a Build" Build/BS Thread

I have a 2010 PreRunner 2.7L 5 speed Access Cab SR5
The day I bought her in 2015 (~97,127mi):

Present Day (198,545mi):

(Pic is from June 2022.)

Bought Mia in California at 97,127mi for $17,577.89. Paid her off on 07FEB20 (10 months early). I traded my old JK (boo) for her. I bought a PreRunner originally so I wouldn't be tempted to sink thousands of dollars into her like I did to the Jeep (thanks, guys). I also bought a PreRunner not knowing I was going to PCS to Colorado, so winters are fun.

The current plan is to pay her off and then get to work on converting to 4x4.

 

Good sources for converting 4x2 to 4x4:

• https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/n0rths-tacoma-build.114291/
  
• https://www.rocksolidtoys.com/singl...iser-transfer-case-swap-into-05-Toyota-Tacoma
• https://www.rocksolidtoys.com/single-post/2018/05/16/2WD-to-4WD-Conversion-for-2005-to-2015-Tacoma
• Cross member post from @ajohnson
• Album from @Sae68
• https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/brians-chapter-7-postrunner-build.610146/

 

Current Pictures

Alpine ILX-W650/Radio Surround/AJT Knobs/12 Ball


Bedlights

Rear Bumper/Blacked Out Emblems

Current Setup

• Access Cab Dog platform Took the platform out until I can do it better or afford the GooseGear.
• Blacked out emblems
• Bed lined rear bumper
• Plasti-derp on fender flares
• Alpine ILX-W650
• Roav DashCam S1, by Anker, Dash Cam, Dashboard Camera, Full HD 1080p Resolution, 60 fps, Nighthawk Vision, Sony Starvis Sensor, Built-in GPS, Wi-Fi, Wide-Angle Lens, 2-Port Charger, 32GB microSD Card
  ROAV Dashcam (To be replaced)
• Radioddity GD-77 DMR Digital/Analog Two Way Radio Dual Band Dual Time Slot, Work with Hotspot, Amateur Ham Radio w/Free Programming Cable Black
  GD-77 HAM radio
• ARB bumper w/winch plate (Came with the truck)
• Painted radio surround
• American Shifter 96056 Purple Stripe 12 Ball Billiard Pool Shift Knob
  12 ball shifter knob
• Bed Lights
• Diamondback SE
• Stant Regular Locking Fuel Cap, black
  Stant locking gas cap
• Husky Liners X-act Contour Floor Mats | Fits 2005-2011 Tacoma, Double, Access & Standard Cab | Front Row, 2-pc Black - 53721
  Husky floor liners
• $37 Toyota Tacoma Cargo Bed D-Ring Pair 2005 06 07 08 09 10 11
  Bed D-Rings
• Hose clamp tailgate
• Hankook Dynapro ATM
• Blackout grille, colour matched emblem
• AJT Knobs
• Vehicle OCD (Centre Console + Tray)
• OBDII Scanner/Torque
• AFE Filter
• $100 Redline Tuning 21-27010-02 Hood QuickLIFT PLUS System Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 (All Black Components)
  Redline Quicklift Plus struts
• LED Light Bar
• LED Pods w/ CaliRaised Bracket
• $170 VIOFO Dual Dash Cam, 2K 1440P 60fps+1080P 30fps Front and Rear Dash Camera with Wi-Fi GPS, Parking Mode, Emergency Recording, Super Capacitor, Motion Detection (A129 Plus Duo)
  VIOFO Dashcam

To Be Installed

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Wishlist

• Rear panel for AC seat delete (similar to utility package or @docloco's thing or GooseGear)
• Heated seats/mirrors
• New non-chrome rear bumper
• Fix paint/repaint
• Seat Covers
• Fuse/Relay Block
• Remote Start(?)

 

"Current" Project: n/a

 

I like these posts

 

Your right on track and correct on the t-case get the FJ.

 

Is there a benefit of the FJ tcase over the 4Runner one? I'm also unsure of what year FJ tcase would work.

 

Gear ratio in the FJ if I remember correctly is lower. I find some good articles for ya.

 

Right on. You’ll need a 4x4 transmission also. The back half of the 4x4 version are different so that they can mate to the t-case. It’s possible you could swap some parts in the transmission, but it’s easier to just swap the transmission.

 

What t-case did you use

 

Ahh, that would do it. I found this article here.

I have the 4x4 transmission on there. "MT, 4x4, 5 speed"
I imagine I'll be able to pull it from a 4x4 5spd 2nd gen and it'll swap right over.

 

FJ

 

My bad. Reading is hard.

 

No worries, I had to double check. Knowing me, I'd leave that off of there.

 

Other concern with the FJ tcase is whether it's "bolt-on" with the 5spd manual transmission. I've seen it done with automatic and 6spd.

 

I’m pretty sure it is.

 

Alright. I've got plenty of time to figure it out.
I want to be as close to 100% certain on parts/compatibility before I start dropping money.
I have much research ahead.

 

Cool. Let me know when you find out. I looked into it at one point and was told the 5sp MT, 4sp AT and 5sp AT all had the same output shaft.

I’m looking to do a 5sp MT conversion soon so this info will be helpful for me too.

 

Well, sounds like we'll be helping each other out a bit then. I'll be sure to keep this updated and share whatever info I find.