4x4 Wanna Be Come True

Here is how it sets currently






Well this is my 01 Yota Prerunner. Locking rear diff, V6, just run of the mill truck. I wanted a 4x4 but I got a deal on this one. It was a grandpa truck with 55K so i couldn't pass it up.

 

Step 1 was a 3in lift. I did Billies all the way around


Then I got bit by the wheel bug and had to get some Pro Comps to go with the Terra Grapplers

 

You've got a nice build going bro' ...keep up the good work !!

 

thanks man, those are from 2-3 years ago, i just have to find some time to take new pics... looks nothing like that now

 

After a lil saving and some help from people good at geometry we made a box to hold two Pioneer 6 1/2 speakers and a 10 JL. And to top that off I got a Dual in-dash

Pre- JL sub ^

 

After getting stuck a few times in wet grass lol I ditched the Nittos and got some Kumho KL71's. Other than it being a directional tread, it has by far been my favorite tire! They did great on wet/dry road, ice, and would let the 2wd go a lil further than it used to.

 

nices tires

 

Yeah, they were great. I am running the Goodyear Duratrac 33x12.50R15 now and they are doing pretty good... just dont look as mean as the Kumho KL71's

 

After gettin stuck a few times and catching immortal hell from friends about having a nice lift 2wd truck with a expensive set of mud terrains, I started looking for parts to do a 4x4 conversion. i had to search for a while but I ended up with

1) front differential, spindles, etc... from a 98 Tacoma with manual hubs
2) 340F transmission/transfer case/shifters from a 97 4Runner (had some issues, to be discussed later)
3) a center console from toyota
4) shortened rear drive shaft and locate a front shaft

This was tough and took a lot of searching, but with the help of a few buddies keeping an eye out for me it all started coming together. I had around $1500 in the conversion between parts and installation. I got the truck for 11K, 4x4's the same year/mileage were selling for 16-18K at the time, so I would say I came out to the good on that one. Plus with have manual transfer case and manual hubs I dont have to worry about things not working when I need them most.

 

Here is a pic post 4x4 swap, with the manual hubs and I also went with a different wheel/tire setup. Pro Comp's and 32x11.50R15 BFG All-Terrains

 

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he subscribed to your thread so he can follow it later.

Im doing the same Nice job on the truck

 

10-4 Sorry, I'm a pretty new to the site. Thanks man, I appreciate it!

 

haha, everyone is going to like this build i believe. I heard about doing this swap for 2 years, and it finally happened. Its awesome.

thanks for helping with BHLM today, ill post pics asap.

 

haha yeah... I had to back up some of the talk... I'm just glad it all came together.

No problem, they look sick... I'm ready to see them back in the truck!

 

yeah seriously, i am excited. im ready for you to get the sliders

 

only 1500 to swap to 4x4?! I want to do that!

 

+ a little labor i believe, we had a serious bet on this swap. we called it a tie though

 

thats damn cheap!! figured it would be more expensive than that..
maybe i should do that instead of LT when I get the money.. would get alot more
use out of 4x4... must... do... research!!