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2wd to 4wd Conversion

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Squatcher, Jan 23, 2017.

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  1. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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    ahspurlock

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    and stock trans
     
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  2. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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    Will do. My plan is to buy a beater car while I tear into my truck or at least pay somebody to tear into it. I'm no mechanic, but very good with my hands. I can fix anything on my truck except engine / transmission basically. Mainly due to no workspace & lack of tools. Engine hoist, etc.
     
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  3. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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    yea i hear you on that . thats why most in TW members in SC and NC come to me for there work
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:06 AM
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    Is there anyway to avoid the J shifter 4x4 cutout on the interior & use the dial type vacuum switch regularly OEM to switch to 4x4?
     
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  5. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:07 AM
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    I think it's called the ADD system
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:09 AM
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    This guy:

    IMG_0687.jpg
     
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  7. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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    no you'll have to have a stick of some sort for the tcase

    the ADD is whats on the front diff
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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    no you would need a 4wd computer for that
     
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  9. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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    Why the stick? Different tranny?
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:13 AM
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    Too avoid having to retrofit all the electronics.
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:15 AM
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    no all FJ tcase are sticks
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:16 AM
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    Gotcha! Wonder how difficult that extra step is
     
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  13. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:17 AM
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  14. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:17 AM
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    Then why not a Tacoma tranny & T-Case from the start?
     
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  15. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    well you use a tacoma transmission but the FJ tcase . to use the tacoma tcase would require alot more money with having to find a ecu and wiring to make it all work . the reson we use FJ tcase is the are stronger and no electronis involed plus when you put the tcase in to 4lo and 4hi you know its in . the tacoma tcase has issues with the motor that does it for you
     
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  16. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:25 AM
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    You make perfect sense. I concluded that after I asked the question, but it all makes sense now. Thank you!! When I have the balls to make the move I'll let you know if I have any questions!
     
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  17. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:28 AM
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    anytime
     
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  18. Jan 23, 2017 at 10:29 AM
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    It's doable. You need the 4WD ECU, the wiring harness (or make your own), all the switches. If you want it to look stock then you need the stock switch and the radio/dash bezel to house the switch.

    There are ways around that too. I actually used a stock Tacoma t-case and made my own electrical circuit to control the t-case. It was a major pain in the ass and I'm actually going to be swapping out to an FJ case soon.
     
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