97 transmission and 2001 transmission

Hey fellas i have a question if some one can help me, i found locally a automatic transmission and Transfer case from 97 Tacoma 2.7 4x4 my concern its if will work on my 2001 tacoma prerunner 2.7 automatic? I want to do a 4x4 conversion on my prerunner!

 

It should work, but how many miles on it? And doing a conversion and going auto?!?

 

Mine its 2001 prerunner 2.7 automatic with 250k miles and the transmission and transfer case for sale its from a 97 automatic 4x4 tacoma with 200k miles

 

I hear ya, but if you can drive a manual I would go that direction. But I wouldn't buy a used auto with 200K...ever.

 

I put a used A340F with 330k miles in my 120k mile truck

 

Nice. We could hang out...I like gambling.

 

Don't get me wrong, I have taken risks on high mileage used parts in the past because I was doing the labor. And that's a fine way to go. But the older I get the less I take that risk. If you get a deal and can do the installation (and possible replacement again) I say go for it. But a used auto is always a crapshoot.

 

The old stick shift modern anti theft deterrent.

 

The A340F is a pretty stout transmission, ( still a gamble because you never know ) but if it never overheated and the fluid was changed a few times and it wasn’t abused . They can go for a very long time

 

Even better...neighbors ask to borrow a truck (as if) and you just ask if they can drive stick. Problem solved.

 

It's that "what's the ATF taste like" part that is often the problem. In my experience only "car guys" change ATF. But these are old enough that it's not out of the question that someone took care of it. But nothing sucks more than draining ancient ATF. All the stink, and sometimes you just watch the friction material just leave.

 

Ok, I’ll bite and be the only useful one in the thread for @razzo .

your 2001 pre runner 2wd automatic is an A340E
The 4x4 is an A340F

output shafts are different (spline and/or length, that’s for you to do deeper research).

either way if you keep and adapt your E transmission or swap the F over, you’re going to need to move or get a new crossmember(s) to support the transfer case and transmission.

you need an ECU that is compatible with your 2001 engine as well as the driveline you choose.

lastly, the transfer case in the earlier (before 2002 or 2003) were J-shift pattern and the later (2003-2004) were mostly or all the “2-4 auto select” push button style.
These transfer cases have different sensors and plugs.

 

There are MANY 4x4 conversion threads on here with full parts lists and specifics on the different years and models (4Runner) parts that will work.

start searching. It’s a lot of work.