Let's see your FJ case swap

Well damn that’s definitely what I’ll do. I didn’t realize that’s all that was needed to make it continue to work haha

 

you could probably get a cheap one from someone who converted to an FJ case, and were in the right thread to know that population of people haha

 

I was too excited and just bought a cheapo on eBay haha I’ll probably strip it down and build a little waterproof box for it if I’m feeling fancy. I don’t think there are any position sensors or checks so to speak in there that would require keeping the entire assembly.

 

the problem is the electronics are all on the back cover and the wiper arm is connected to the rest of the housing you’ll need to keep it in tact.

 

Is it something that could stay exposed you think? Never taken one off before. I’m guessing the electronics are sealed from the arm since it’d be in gear oil.

 

I would leave the whole unit tied up and rig some kind of bag around the shift fork. There is a seal there that keeps the gear oil from going into the motor housing, but leaving that area exposed to the elements could cause the shift fork shaft to seize up if dirt or grime gets in there.

 

On the opposite side of the electronics box is the fork itself

 

U could cut the shift fork down. It shouldn’t matter if it’s there or not.

 

yeah cut that flush with the underside and then put a zip lock bag or something around it to the connector.

 

That is hugely helpful…thank you. I can see the benefits of the FJ swap, but since I’m unknown on the future of the truck and how it’ll be wheeled, it’s a linear move for me since they both have the same reduction.

 

Was thinking that too. I think I’ll be able to figure out some sort of plastic cover or something and tuck it up somewhere

 

This isn’t the right thread for my next magic trick, but not sure where else to find you @6 gearT444E

Do you know the best/easiest way to disable all airbags in a 2009 taco? Will it cause any nanny systems to not let me drive? Haha

 

sorry I'm just jumping in hear so i might get the context of the reason why disabeling air bags , wrong but.....
bad idea. when you see a flop or roll over on the trail that is unexpected you'll get why I say bad idea air bags can keep you from breaking your head amungst other things... just saying ...

 

Definitely a bad idea for most. Mine is trailered and will eventually be fully caged. That eventually will probably be sooner than expected so trying to plan ahead.

also it’s going to be on tons/42’s/full hydro so no street driving haha

 

I'm parroting information without actually knowing for sure but everyone always says that any fault in the SRS system will disable the whole system and cause them not to fire. Easiest way to do that is unplug one of the SRS sensors under one of the front seats.

 

I thought about unplugging anything yellow I see. Especially that box under the cup holders in the center…

 

the squib valves are energized to actuate so removing ABS ECU power would do just fine. Connector A by the center console, in front of the shifter area, namely pins 17, 21, and 23. I’m sure you’ll get some lights on the dash but shouldn’t cause any issues for drivability as far as engine ECM is concerned.

 

Any reason I can’t unplug the entire connector A just to be extra sure?

 

you definitely can unplug the whole thing. I’d suggest disconnecting the battery for a few minutes before unplugging it.

 

Alright awesome. That’d probably make me feel better haha

here’s another riddle since you’re on a roll . When I threw evap codes (fuel cell without canister before SAS) it seems like I lost traction control or some other nanny system. I’m not worried about having atrac or anything of course (no speed sensors now or reason to have it) I am curious if I’ll lose the electronic brake boost though. I’m hoping that will help push the bigger f250 brakes. I’m not sure how the brake boost works or if it only works for the downhill assist and atrac crap only…not sure if it needs ABS to function either…