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05-15 2wd to 4wd conversion guide (for dummies)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by pdaddy, Apr 11, 2021.

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  1. Mar 7, 2022 at 7:12 AM
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    I tested mine before hand. I picked up a new loom with rocker switch from @12thstateoffroad, added 12V and a ground to bench test the switch and actuator.
     
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  2. Mar 14, 2022 at 12:48 PM
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    Any reasoning or preference of the A750F vs the R155F? I am going to buy a remanufactured one with warranty, however the A750F is a bit pricey… are there pros and cons between the two that can help me with this decision??

    I’ve got two key parts to source- transmission & transfer case!
     
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  3. Mar 14, 2022 at 1:16 PM
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    the r155f is for a 4 banger, A750f for the 6 banger.
     
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  4. Mar 14, 2022 at 1:22 PM
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    Got it- thanks @6 gearT444E feels like a dumb question now… given this, do I have any other options besides the A750F?
     
    Southwest_Taco_Jonez, Mar 14, 2022
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  5. Mar 14, 2022 at 1:24 PM
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    If you want to convert to a manual trans, you can swap in either an RA60F, RA61F, or RC62F depending on your wants and parts cost/availability.
     
    6 gearT444E, Mar 14, 2022
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  6. Mar 14, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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    The rabbit hole goes deeper… thanks @6 gearT444E I appreciate the suggestion but looks like A750F is it for me.
     
    Southwest_Taco_Jonez, Mar 14, 2022
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  7. Mar 14, 2022 at 2:59 PM
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    The R155 is also a manual and the A750 is a automatic. I'm sure you knew that, but just for anyone else following along. The A340 is the 4 banger automatic.
     
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  8. Mar 14, 2022 at 3:01 PM
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    Ive seen some certified and warrantied remains go for upwards to 2.5k in some cases. A 6 month warrantied used transmission can be found for around $1000 shipped on lkq/ebay/copart.
     
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    will.i.was, Mar 14, 2022
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  9. Mar 14, 2022 at 4:06 PM
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    I used car-part.com to search junkyards. There are a bunch listed with ~65k miles for about $1k. I watched and waited and found a 5-sp manual from a 3rd gen with only 16k miles for $600. Just gotta be patient.
     
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  10. Mar 17, 2022 at 9:00 PM
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    An 07 FJ with a front-end collision just popped at my local Pick-N-Pull. Pulled this thread from bookmarks and started gathering tools in a hurry, but on closer inspection- someone wrecked a 2wd FJ.

    F@&#ing Good riddance.

    .....Alas, the wait continues.....
     
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  11. Mar 18, 2022 at 12:33 AM
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    i didn’t even know they had 2wd FJs, what a waste!
     
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  12. Mar 18, 2022 at 7:28 AM
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    Hey. Is there a way to convert it to a 4x4 with the Tacoma 4WD switch instead of the lever most use in convertions?1S7433__ra_p.jpg
     
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  13. Mar 18, 2022 at 7:33 AM
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    Sure. You need the 4WD ECU. And a lot more wiring to make it all work.
     
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  14. Mar 18, 2022 at 8:52 AM
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    Ew gross
     
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  15. Mar 18, 2022 at 9:18 AM
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    yes but takes a tremendous amount of extra work for an inferior system.
     
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  16. Mar 18, 2022 at 10:26 AM
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    Is it really that bad? I'm still a noob when it comes to this.
     
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  17. Mar 18, 2022 at 11:25 AM
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    cut the hole, make the shifter. don't tell the truck it's 4x4... and don't look back.
     
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  18. Mar 18, 2022 at 11:40 AM
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    yes its alot of wiring and you also have to switch out your computer if im not mistaken. Also you have to rely on a computer that might tell you it cant shift into 4wd. Where as the manual one you pull the lever and thats it.
     
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  19. Mar 19, 2022 at 8:22 PM
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    Random stuff. Oh! and converted to non ADD 4x4.
    Non ADD, J-cased gang!!!
     
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  20. Mar 19, 2022 at 8:32 PM
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    Anything is possible with enough time. Most conversions exclusively provide a solution to the clunky add/4x4 system by utilizing a manual lever. You cant tell me this isnt desirable :D

    FB_IMG_16090082257641.jpg
     
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