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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. Apr 13, 2021 at 7:07 PM
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    You rang?
     
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  2. Apr 13, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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    Thought you did this, and maybe some comments?
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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    Yup, I did. The write looks very detailed. I’m curious how much in total this cost.

    Hopefully this will inspire more people to do the conversion and reduce the “it’s cheaper and easier to just trade in your truck” comments.
     
    jowybyo, Apr 13, 2021
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  4. Apr 13, 2021 at 7:27 PM
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    nah, they’ll see it takes more than changing the oil and bitch and complain that you’ll never make the money back and your truck will be ruined.
     
    6 gearT444E, Apr 13, 2021
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  5. Apr 13, 2021 at 7:33 PM
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    Well, it ruins the resale value!

    I did my conversion 6 yrs ago. My truck was only a 1-1/2 yr old with 28k miles at the time. Even then, I was able to source all the parts with roughly the same mileage for less than the taxes on a new truck. Did the work myself and the rest is history. Still going strong over 100k later.

    I think the conversions come out better than stock since you fix several of the issues with the stock 4wd system (4wd ECU and FJ t-case upgrade).
     
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  6. Apr 13, 2021 at 7:46 PM
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  7. Apr 13, 2021 at 7:48 PM
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    next year, Ill probably attempt a single stick FJ/4runner swap. Im just scared about the ADD, which I dont want to delete. @6 gearT444E id gladly pay you or come up to NJ to have you make me a switch/wiring
     
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  8. Apr 13, 2021 at 7:57 PM
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    bring the whole truck up here for the swap, much easier to install on the lift. :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:08 PM
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    I will take you up on that!
     
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    random stuff. Oh! and converted to non ADD 4x4.
    Non ADD gang! Let the shaft spin!!!
     
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    I have been in both clubs and can say I prefer the Non ADD club. If there's no electronics, it can't electrically fail!
     
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    Dude! Awesome write-up!
     
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  13. Apr 14, 2021 at 7:03 AM
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    I was very confused b y the number lol this answers that
     
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    Dude. you can def make your own add switch wiring. its easy.
     
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  15. Apr 14, 2021 at 7:12 AM
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    Dang don't know how i missed the tag haha. Great write up @pdaddy. I just was eager to get done with mine haha. So i didn't take anywhere as close to as many photos haha.
     
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    Wiring isn't easy for me
     
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    The battery box you made with me that time was more work than this. I have faith.
     
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    I prefer my shaft to only move when I want it to....wait

    Did you read my guide? Lol i was in the same boat as you but I just put the wires one by one like it says and it worked! Super easy actually, hard part is running all those wires through the firewall
     
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    Can not get clearer than this, I guarantee that. Just tag every cable to ID it if you’re going to be using same color cable.
     
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    you get lights working? Ill help you on the traverse trip if you want
     
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