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Why do some Tacoma's have a 4WD Button on the transfer case lever and some dont??

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 4wdExplorer, Jan 1, 2010.

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  1. Jan 3, 2010 at 9:59 AM
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    01tacoprerunner

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    I have seen a 95.5-97 year model with the push button shifter on it.......im just saying and it wasnt limited.
     
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  2. Jan 3, 2010 at 10:24 AM
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    Yeah...I think we should all conclude that Toyota just put the button in some trucks, and put the lever in others. For no reason whatsoever.

    Whichever is better is your preference.
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2010 at 11:34 AM
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    The one-touch 'Hi 4' or '2-4' selector switch (and the associated electrical shifting mechanism) was a standalone option during the 1995.5 - 2004 model years.

    During the 1998 - 2000 period it was available only on the Limited V6 XtraCab model grade.

    During the 2001 - 2004 period it was available only on V6 4X4 XtraCabs and Double Cabs, and it required the Power Package (power windows / locks, which were standard on the 1998 - 2000 V6 Limiteds).

    I don't have options documentation specific enough to tell what model(s) or grade(s) this feature was offered on during the 1995.5 - 1997 period.
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2010 at 11:48 AM
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    From top to bottom, it's Lo, N, Hi. If you didn't do the 2Lo mod, putting the shifter into Lo will automatically put the truck in 4WD, even if the button isnt pressed. Not sure if it goes back into 2WD if you put it in Hi though.
     
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  5. Jan 3, 2010 at 11:51 AM
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  6. Jan 4, 2010 at 6:20 AM
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    The button allows the 4WD to be shifted on the fly below 62 MPH/100 KPH. Models with the button are equipped with the ADD (Auto Disconnect Differential), there are no front locking hubs. All of the engagement is in the differential, the axles just pass through the front spindles to drive the front wheels. To shift between Hi-N-Lo the truck needs to be stopped. Models with the lever shifter have to be stopped before shifting between 2WD-4WD and from Hi-N-Lo, and are usually equipped with auto-locking front hubs.
     
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  7. Jan 4, 2010 at 6:34 AM
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    Negative. The truck does not need to be stopped with lever shifters for 2wd to 4wd engagement. They came equiped with the same ADD. This started in 98.
     
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  8. Jan 4, 2010 at 7:36 AM
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    x2. it was just the start of stupid electronic shifting junk.. but on the plus side you can have 2low if you look up how to do it.
     
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  9. Jan 4, 2010 at 8:29 AM
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    Takes 2 min to get 2Lo. Theres a plug near the TCase (iirc) on the drivers side that you just unplug.
     
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  10. Jan 4, 2010 at 8:37 AM
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    yeah or you can do this!

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  11. Jan 4, 2010 at 8:39 AM
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  12. Jan 4, 2010 at 8:54 AM
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    haha Sometimes.. but now my truck needs fixin bad!
     
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  13. Jan 4, 2010 at 11:05 AM
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    3" Fab lift,with a 3" body lift, AEM cold air, Stereo system.
    My truck has auto locking hubs, and I have the button on the side of the AWD shifter, it is also a 5spd.
     
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  14. Jan 4, 2010 at 11:23 AM
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    or you could do this.... :D:D:D

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    yea i know its a 2nd gen... but i had to motivate redz to add more shifters!!! :D
     
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  15. Jan 4, 2010 at 11:38 AM
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    Give me your wallet first...
     
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  16. Jan 4, 2010 at 11:57 AM
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    haha... you can have it now.. nothing but spider webs in it now days.... :D
     
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  17. Mar 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM
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    i'm pretty sure the automatics have the button type and the 5 speeds have the lever type. not totally sure but my 99 sr5 has the lever type and my roommate's 96 4runner automatic has the button type. instead of pulling the lever back to get into 4hi, you just push the button. you only have to move the lever to get to 4lo. i know its not a taco but its prob the same.
     
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  18. Mar 23, 2011 at 1:12 PM
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    Manual transfer lever FTW, only button is on gear selector for OD.

    My 68' CJ-5 had a total of 5 levers: 1-shift gears 2- lever for engaging 4wd, 3-lever for H-range. 4- lever for L range & 5- lever for OD

    Jeezus, worn out from shifting all day...:eek:
     
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  19. Mar 23, 2011 at 1:33 PM
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    X2 2002 Extra cab Manual Trans with the 4wd button.

    This is the first time Ive heard of the 2 low mod I'm going to have to do this :D
     
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  20. Mar 23, 2011 at 7:25 PM
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    My '02 TRD has the button 4wd and button for the rear locker.;)
     
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