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hoverlover’s “there are many like it, but this one is mine” extra long title bs thread and build too

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by hoverlover, Apr 22, 2018.

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  1. Mar 18, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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    hoverlover [OP] Never pet a burning dog.

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    I used the FJ front axle tube and just zip tied the plug for the actuator up as high as I could reach.

    For the lights on the dash, it's super easy. Cut the plug to the transfer case and use two wires to the 4wd/2wd and two to three hi/lo sensor. Behind the dash at the 4x4 ECU you'll cut four wires and splice them to each other.

    I can get some better pics and walk you through it if you want.

    Gotta say, I love the FJ swap. 10/10 do recommend.
     
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  2. Mar 18, 2020 at 10:33 AM
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    Hey Chris there is a TW member that has put together a locking hub setup but it’s kinda pricey.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/manual-hubs-conversion-kit-990.511528/
     
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  3. Mar 18, 2020 at 10:37 AM
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    No need for me to get that far in depth with the wiring yet. But thanks for the offer
     
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  4. Mar 18, 2020 at 10:38 AM
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  5. Mar 18, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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  6. Mar 18, 2020 at 10:52 AM
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    Most all projects on hold until this craziness is long gone.
     
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  7. Mar 18, 2020 at 10:57 AM
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    Smart move I agree with ya.
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2020 at 12:17 PM
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    I might suggest we all keep some cash on hand as well
     
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  9. Mar 18, 2020 at 12:36 PM
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    hoverlover [OP] Never pet a burning dog.

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    I would love to go that route. Maybe one day. The price/benefits ratio puts it kind of far down the list

    No problem! @Littles has a pretty thorough walk-through on his build page. I followed his work as a guide for my own

    Agreed. Luckily I made all these big purchases before it started getting weird.
     
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    Good Morning Alex
     
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  11. Mar 19, 2020 at 6:35 AM
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    Howdy Maner, what's good?
     
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    Not much had to go back to work. Your truck is really coming together
     
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  13. Mar 19, 2020 at 8:21 AM
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    PintSize Crossthreaded & torqued down

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    Impressive work, good job.
     
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  14. Mar 19, 2020 at 8:40 AM
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    hoverlover [OP] Never pet a burning dog.

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    Dang, already?
    I came in today because no one told me not to. Now I'm not sure why I'm here lol

    Thank you, sir :cheers:

    Thank you :D
    Been a fun project
    You still working rigs off of Africa?
     
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    Found this $180 temp gauge on fleabay for $60. Figured it'll be a good way to keep track of the overall health of the crawl box given that it likes to piss oil out randomly. I'll put it where the now useless 4wd knob is. Just eyeballing it, but I think that plug next to the gauge is exactly the same size and pitch as the drain plug. I'll check later but if it is that'll be freaking awesome.

    8BCDEE8F-A4DB-4183-B689-769454136069.jpg
     
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    I was till December. Working domesticity till May, then a South America. Lucky to be here right now, I have a lot of friends that are stuck overseas and no flights out for a while.
     
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  17. Mar 19, 2020 at 3:57 PM
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    hoverlover [OP] Never pet a burning dog.

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    I'm glad to hear you made it back before the big lock down! Off-shore in South America as well?
     
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  18. Mar 19, 2020 at 3:58 PM
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    Things are happening...

    6B2FE4DE-3F8D-46CE-A1D6-2EB59AF6376C.jpg
     
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  20. Mar 19, 2020 at 4:10 PM
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    hoverlover [OP] Never pet a burning dog.

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    Look, I'm not saying I am Batman or that I'm not Batman... But you never see he and I at the same party, do you?

    :evil:
     
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