What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

You should start a new thread for this. If you weren't already planning on it.

 

agree. Make this a thread in the 1st gen section.


Also I'd like to add that my multimode case you used in photos is a forward shift case which 3rd gen 4runners do not have. As mine is from a Surf. So you can see the forward shift forks in it. Just worth mentioning.

 

Added the thread over here. 1st gen Transfer Case Identifcation for Replacement / Swap | Tacoma World

Monte - besides the shifter being in that forward position, I don't really understand what a forward shift case is. I thought that the shifter was in that position just b/c the tcase was longer (would stick rearward more) and so the shifter needed to be "in the same spot" - which is to say, further forward.

I think maybe what you're saying is that forward shift means that the shift forks are outside/in front of the tcase altogether?

And, you're saying that the case you have wouldn't even fit a 4Runner? Which means that it mates with an entirely different trans (or adapter or something) on the surf?

 

For those that have installed the daystar front greaseable bushing kit for the leafs:
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do you have to press out the metal sleeve? or just core out the rubber part?

 

Forward shift has longer rails and the shifter sits in a little adaptor piece that goes in between the trans and tcase.

Think they came on all 4cyl autos.

 

1. Would anyone be willing to post up a picture of what their TB cable adjusters look like for reference to mine. Specifically these areas. I recently tightened them a little recently, now I have a high idle around 1100 rpm. (I know I’ve brought this up before, now I’m just asking for reference pictures)

2. Does the butterfly open up slightly upon starting the engine or does it keep the same position whether the engine is off or at idle? Curious if the cables engage at all upon starting the engine.
Thanks in advance brothers.

 

Started working on swapping the axle under my truck. The shackle hangers are bent so I'll be replacing them. I already have a decent amount of rake with the Dakars, so I think the height different between the hangers will be an issue.





I was already planning on taking the third leaf out. Should I remove an overload as well? Move the hanger closer in/farther back on the frame? Hard to tell what the shackle angle will be without completely assembling the truck.

 

Are they brand new dakars? They will settle quite a bit from my experience. I would think taking an overload out would make the most height difference. The overloads are thick

 

They were installed in 2017. PO had a cap on the bed as well.

 

I built a little bushing press to remove the entire bushing, sleeve and all. Those poly bushings are nice, I was surprised how much they improved the ride quality.

 

Gotcha thanks.
Yea I tried doing it in a press for a little bit, but then second guessed myself on if they go in with or without the prior sleeve.

 

Yeah like Brett said, the shit rails that poke out in front(right about the input shaft) is where the shifter goes in. Its a minor difference, just wanted to point it out so you could update your graphics to let people know that its a forward shifting case. The shifter bolts to an adapter thats bolted to the back of the trans.

Quite a large bushing size difference too.

 

Figured out why my driver side headlight pivots around. The plastic clip that holds the tensioner is destroyed.






Can I replace just this clip or do I need to get a whole new assembly?

 

Zip ties?

 

The throttle cables should have no effect on idle. Guessing you maybe went a little too tight.

 

Upgrade on the truck!

New lowers with 1" Uniball conversation.

 

Is that a kit or did you come up with that?

 

Local shop working on them, only ones I've seen that have been able to fit a 1" in the lower. I also have their LT kit. Wanted to remove one of the final weak points on the truck.

 

Normally, the IAC controls the idle RPMs. Normally, the butterfly does not open until you apply pressure to the gas pedal.

Did you clean your throttle body? Did the high idle start after you did that?