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How would you convert a 4WD to a PreRunner ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tcBob, Aug 21, 2015.

  1. Oct 31, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    Bluegrass Taco

    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    Combine bad tires with severely worn tie rod ends, paint the windshield black, and remove all brake fluid.

    It'll handle snow worse than the most worn out Prerunner.
     
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  2. Oct 31, 2015 at 5:20 PM
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    Torspd

    Torspd Tor-nication

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    Hmmm....build it sort of like mine? Perhaps.... :anonymous:
     
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  3. Oct 31, 2015 at 6:24 PM
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    NM Lance

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    Dang it DoorDing, now you've gone too far!
     
  4. Oct 31, 2015 at 6:27 PM
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    Bluegrass Taco

    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    Baseball cards attached to the water pump, where the fan blades will hit 'em. You'll get a sporty Bbbbbbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sound at moderate RPM's.
     
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  5. Oct 31, 2015 at 8:09 PM
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    ecoterragaia Everyone lives downstream.

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    You should stick with your current neurosis and only upgrade when Toyota comes out with a diesel.
     
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  6. Nov 1, 2015 at 3:06 AM
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    Bluegrass Taco

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    Only, and I mean ONLY wher you start th bemoan the lack of a rear window defroster....
     
  7. Nov 1, 2015 at 7:50 AM
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    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    For a better sound, moar powar, and amazing throttle response, just remove the air filter. :mudding:
     
  8. Nov 1, 2015 at 7:59 AM
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    Nacho Daddy's Taco

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    I'm still waiting for instructions for Prius drivetrain swap plz thx
     
  9. Nov 1, 2015 at 8:00 AM
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    Nacho Daddy's Taco

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    FWD only plz thx
     
  10. Nov 1, 2015 at 9:25 AM
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  11. Nov 1, 2015 at 9:27 AM
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    And same off-road specs as the TRD Pro, correct?
     
  12. Nov 1, 2015 at 9:38 AM
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    Nacho Daddy's Taco

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    AND I just read these take 38x12.50 no trimming and my good buddy's shop said the TRD supercharger will "probably" work as well if im not mistaken IMHO
     
  13. Nov 1, 2015 at 10:57 AM
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    GreeGunc

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    2lo mod. PIAA 510s. Green Floor Lights. Green dash swap. Axle dump exhaust. Husky floor mats. Moto metal mo970's. Shrockworks. Sundown sa-8. 9.5xrc. Kings
    All these mods are making me feel........dirty.
     
  14. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:36 PM
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    They'll work best if constructed from from plywood and 2x4's. At the same time adding a vertical stabilizer would increase cornering traction and efficiency. I'd recommend 1/2" CDX for the best strength to weight ratio, and rough sawn doug fir 2x4's for a rustic look.
     
  15. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:41 PM
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    Absolutely brilliant! Perfect way to reduce the drag coefficient!
     
  16. Nov 1, 2015 at 7:05 PM
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    Pigpen

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    When I carry my canoe on the truck is it best to strap it to the rack bars, or route the straps all the way under the truck?
     
  17. Nov 1, 2015 at 7:08 PM
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    Wadar

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    I like to strap my canoe under the truck, helps with water crossings.
     
  18. Nov 1, 2015 at 7:10 PM
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    I had a (coincidentally,female) friend strap a mattress on this way. She couldn't figure out why the straps kept breaking shortly after she started driving.
     
  19. Nov 1, 2015 at 7:28 PM
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    Under the truck? :notsure:
     
  20. Nov 1, 2015 at 7:34 PM
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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    This one would like that
     

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