4x2 into a 4x4?

so if i buy this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
what else would i need??

 

The entire front suspension is generally different on a 2wd model vs. the 4wd. This means that it is a lot more work then just bolting in the diff and axles because, well, it won't fit. If you want an IFS front end like any other 4wd Tacoma the only practical way is to sell yours and buy a 4x4 model.

The other way is to cut out your existing front suspension and convert it to a solid axle. This would involve fabricating a suspension as well as steering. You would also have to change transmissions so that you can add the transfer case as well as a front drive shaft. This keeping it just to the simple things...

In all you would be looking at probably $4000-5000 in parts depending on how you source parts. The problem for you doing this is that you obviously don't have the mechanical moxy to do any of this yourself, which means that you would have to fork out a few grand more to have a shop do it all for you. If you need 4wd you would be much better selling yours and just buying one.

 

Just for inspiration here is a solid axle swap done on a 2005 bu Demello Offroad. Keep in mind that this is not the cheap version.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/95-gen-toyota-trucks/62968-eye-candy-05-tacoma-sas.html

 

nice. Are the arms the same or would you need the whole package?

 

Everything up front is the same except for the fact the Diff and axels aren't there

 

thanks for the feed back chris4x4 you really know your s**t

so really just need the differential and cv axles,wiring, and the switch???. i feel like we are getting somewhere with this might become a great DIY one day

 

Ok, I apologize if I offended you. I was trying to say that, based upon your thread opener, it seemed like you don't have a great deal of technical know how. Therefore it would probably be best if you didn't launch into a project that was quite involved, may be better off trading the 2WD in for a 4WD. Better be up front and honest now than when you're half way through a project that is daunting.

Again, there are a number of posts on this subject in the TW archives.

 

6 lug 2wd same as 4wd but w/out 4wd gear(axles transfer case diff). If you gotta 5 lug....trade for 4wd.

 

when i was shopping for my truck i spent alot of time at a bunch of different chevy dealers. when i was there the fleet dealer was showing me aroudn and helping me find the truck i was looking at, but he was telling me about this van that he had coverted to 4x4. he said it cost about 8k because they had to get all the new stuff, but im sure its less expensive for the tacoma. my point is, call around to the local dealers, even if you wanted to do it yourself the dealer if they knew something about this could help or gather information/ parts

 

It's not like this guy had his front axle or any other part of his truck sitting in his lap, asking what to do next. He was simply asking what would be involved in doing a project such as this.

Fucking hate know it alls that bag on people that ask simple questions that have simple answers.

The answer is, yes it is possible. It requires quite a bit of time, money, mechanical know-how and could probably be more worth while to make a trade and upgrade your whole truck rather than the drive.

 

I have a 05 Pre Runner with the 4x4 system from an 06 TRD off road.


So take that. Everything is bolt on, because the Pre Runner has all the same suspension, except the bottom bracket that holds the transfer case. That had to have a new piece welded on to fit.


And no, I don't have any more information, because the previous owner had it done. But he's just a farmer. And he did it. I even have the OEM 4x4 switch, and the lights on the gauges. So if a farmer can do it, you can likely do it.

 

I agree with your sentiments, but the guy apologized 7 months ago. Settle down

 

I think we require monthly apology updates don't we?

 

front front diff, new trans, transfer case, spindles , cv shafts, front drive shaft , computer unless u use a manual shift case. hub assy left and right . and a few more things. ur better off trading it in and buying a 4wd.unles you want to spend a ton on parts.