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changing from 'Push Button' to 'Manual' 4x4 engage

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by forbins, Mar 1, 2010.

  1. Mar 1, 2010 at 7:21 AM
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    is it possible to replace my 'push button' transfer case with one that is manual?
     
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    anything is possible. it comes down to how much time and money you want to spend. IMO, for this truck, its not worth it.
     
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    for me, its not worth spending the money on a major system that already works. if its something that you really want, then it may be worth it to you :)
     
  6. Mar 1, 2010 at 11:18 AM
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    my 4x4 system isn't working, it's something electrical, I've replaced two shift motors now and still nothing. I'm seeing some transfer cases I can buy, just wondering if it's possible to replace my push button with a manual transfer case. Would it be as easy as just replacing the transfer case or am I going to have to replace bunch of other stuff in the process.
     
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    It depends on the donor. If its a V6 manual, like yours, it should be a no brainer. You may want to grab the front shaft too though.
     
  8. Mar 1, 2010 at 11:32 AM
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    maybe i'm wording this wrong. right now I have push button transfer case, with the 2-4 shift motor on it, it doesn't work, it's gotta be something electrical. I was wondering if I could track down a transfer case that is 'manual' being that you have to physically push it into 4x4 with the lever. I was wondering if i could just put this 'manual' transfer case in and to bypass the 'electrical' issue with mine
     
  11. Mar 1, 2010 at 11:48 AM
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    Yes, you should be able too. I understood you the first time. I posted both trouble shooting info for your current set-up, and a components diagram that shows all three t-cases for your truck, (with and w/o e-transfer). :p
     
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    wow! nice work.
     

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