im doin a 4x4 conversion

HillBilly_Young01 · 09-02-2006, 10:17 AM

im planin on doin a 4x4 conversion on my prerunner. i know, this may have been asked hundreds of times before but its just easyier to ask and get flamed rather than search threw hundreds apon hundreds of threads that have absolutly nuthin to do w/ my topic.

so here it goes,
in a recent thread on doin a 4x4 conversion i read this

Quote:

Originally Posted by drabnor

all you need is:
transmission and transfer case out of a 4x4(comes with shifters)
transmission mount from a 4x4
front differential
front driveshaft
cv axels(pair)
4wd spindles(pair)
4wd rear driveshaft(or get your prerunner one shortened)
4wd solenoids(if using the vac style front diff) and vac canister

is that all i will be needin? or is there some stuff that is not listed on there?

wslytoy · 09-02-2006, 11:04 AM

hey sport, just so you know, I've got an extra front diff I'll sell you for durrty cheap. Its gonna be geared w/ 3.58's so you'd need to regear it, but hey, at least you know it won't be crap

Interex · 09-02-2006, 11:45 AM

Link at the botton of my sig has a complete list. I completed my conversion in early Feburary.

You are also going to need the floor shifter plate with boot unless you want to attempt to cut yours open and buy the boot.
You will also need the interior plastics to go around the shifter console.

HillBilly_Young01 · 09-02-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Interex

Link at the botton of my sig has a complete list. I completed my conversion in early Feburary.

You are also going to need the floor shifter plate with boot unless you want to attempt to cut yours open and buy the boot.
You will also need the interior plastics to go around the shifter console.

thanks man. how long did it take you to complete the conversion?

Interex · 09-02-2006, 01:27 PM

A weekend if I had all the parts but I was missing some things so it took a few days.

wslytoy · 09-02-2006, 06:33 PM

hey man sorry I missed your IM earlier, I was at work when I replied to this thread. The diff I've got is from a 95.5(I think) w/ ADD, but you can fix that to manual hubs if you want. Anyways, you can have mine as soon as I get it out for like $50 plus shipping.

superchiem · 09-02-2006, 06:50 PM

How about a 4x4 ecu to match the tranny. Not sure though somebody can confirm.

Interex · 09-02-2006, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by superchiem

How about a 4x4 ecu to match the tranny. Not sure though somebody can confirm.

No difference between 4x4 and PreRunner ECU's (both motor and transmission).

HillBilly_Young01 · 09-02-2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Interex

No difference between 4x4 and PreRunner ECU's (both motor and transmission).

give me a holler sometime i got some questions to ask you and it would just be easier to do it over the phone.

WickedTaco · 09-03-2006, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HillBilly_Young01

im planin on doin a 4x4 conversion on my prerunner. i know, this may have been asked hundreds of times before but its just easyier to ask and get flamed rather than search threw hundreds apon hundreds of threads that have absolutly nuthin to do w/ my topic.

so here it goes,
in a recent thread on doin a 4x4 conversion i read this

is that all i will be needin? or is there some stuff that is not listed on there?

Just SAS IT.... It will suit your needs much better then bs ifs...
Just my 2 cents

HillBilly_Young01 · 09-03-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedTaco

Just SAS IT.... It will suit your needs much better then bs ifs...
Just my 2 cents

i would sas, but the money aint sayin i can at this poin in time.

AJC408 · 09-03-2006, 03:11 PM

Good Luck with the conversion man!

HillBilly_Young01 · 09-03-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Prerunner05

Good Luck with the conversion man!

thanks, i cant wait to do this.

WickedTaco · 09-04-2006, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HillBilly_Young01

i would sas, but the money aint sayin i can at this poin in time.

If you do some good reseach and do alot of the work yourself, you would be surprized that a Sas is not that much more than your current overhaul...

HillBilly_Young01 · 09-04-2006, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by WickedTaco

If you do some good reseach and do alot of the work yourself, you would be surprized that a Sas is not that much more than your current overhaul...

really? how much did yours cost?

Tweeter · 09-04-2006, 01:21 PM

I'm jealous...

good luck and be sure to make a real nice write-up so the rest of us can follow

MysticGold04 · 09-04-2006, 01:39 PM

Amen to that... I plan on some point in time converting my "Pre" to a "4"

WickedTaco · 09-04-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HillBilly_Young01

really? how much did yours cost?

about 3 G's
I still have to get a front D shaft and front gears though
So by the time Im done I will be at the 4 g's mark...

If I didnt rush into my sas and did a little better planning I would have been around 3000 total for everything...

HillBilly_Young01 · 09-04-2006, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweeter

I'm jealous...

good luck and be sure to make a real nice write-up so the rest of us can follow

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticGold04

Amen to that... I plan on some point in time converting my "Pre" to a "4"

dont worry. ill try my best at doin a write up.

HillBilly_Young01 · 09-04-2006, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickedTaco

about 3 G's
I still have to get a front D shaft and front gears though
So by the time Im done I will be at the 4 g's mark...

If I didnt rush into my sas and did a little better planning I would have been around 3500 total for everything...

well that aint to bad, maybe my next major thing to do to my taco.

Tweeter · 09-05-2006, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HillBilly_Young01

dont worry. ill try my best at doin a write up.

I'm holding you to that

and don't think you'll get away with it if you don't, I'm in the south more than you think

there's a smokin' offer in the Parts For Sale section by the way...

drabnor · 09-05-2006, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickedTaco

If you do some good reseach and do alot of the work yourself, you would be surprized that a Sas is not that much more than your current overhaul...

i hate how everybody says this. your sas cost you $4000. ifs 4wd conversion can be done for less than $1500.

yea not much more is it, $2500 is alot of cheddar

drabnor · 09-05-2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweeter

I'm holding you to that

and don't think you'll get away with it if you don't, I'm in the south more than you think

there's a smokin' offer in the Parts For Sale section by the way...

psssst

http://tacomaterritory.com/wiki/inde...ive_conversion

HillBilly_Young01 · 09-05-2006, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweeter

I'm holding you to that

and don't think you'll get away with it if you don't, I'm in the south more than you think

there's a smokin' offer in the Parts For Sale section by the way...

ive seen that deal in the for sale section. just im in the process of gettin one worked out. ill try my best at a write up when im done, so dont worry. and if you came down to south georgia id have to give you a beer

WickedTaco · 09-05-2006, 05:47 PM

[/QUOTE=drabnor]

i hate how everybody says this. your sas cost you $4000. ifs 4wd conversion can be done for less than $1500.

yea not much more is it, $2500 is alot of cheddar[/quote]

Actually I could have done it for a lot cheaper... I rushed into some decesions and didnt do good planning just like I said above if you would have read a little more carefully.. so I ended up spending an extra grand I didnt have too. So if you had the choice between doing a Sas and doing a 4 wheel drive conversion the diffence is not really that much more. Plus the fact that Ifs components break all the time. So you have to figure in the cost of breaking shit all the time, that is if you actually wheel your truck.

So actually the differnce in price is about 1500... For what your getting, the Sas is more pratical. If you like racing your truck in the dirt or whatever thats fine. My point is if you do any kind of serious wheeling, its pointless to spend all that money for an 4x4 conversion when your going to be breaking shit all the time. Just go with the sas and save yourself alot of headache in the future.. Just my 2

Just my 2

drabnor · 09-05-2006, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickedTaco

Actually I could have done it for a lot cheaper... I rushed into some decesions and didnt do good planning just like I said above if you would have read a little more carefully.. so I ended up spending an extra grand I didnt have too. So if you had the choice between doing a Sas and doing a 4 wheel drive conversion the diffence is not really that much more. Plus the fact that Ifs components break all the time. So you have to figure in the cost of breaking shit all the time, that is if you actually wheel your truck.

ok so you were a grand over at $4k, so still, $3000 is DOUBLE $1500 simple math you know

on another note, some of us dont want a sac

i wheel the shit out of my truck with *gasp*, ifs and have never broken a cv or anything else 4x4 related. alot of it has to do with driving ability and common sense.

Tweeter · 09-05-2006, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HillBilly_Young01

ive seen that deal in the for sale section. just im in the process of gettin one worked out. ill try my best at a write up when im done, so dont worry. and if you came down to south georgia id have to give you a beer

South GA?! Jeebus...I'm usually in the TN area but I'll keep that in mind

Git Er Done!

Tweeter · 09-05-2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drabnor

ok so you were a grand over at $4k, so still, $3000 is DOUBLE $1500 simple math you know

on another note, some of us dont want a sac

i wheel the shit out of my truck with *gasp*, ifs and have never broken a cv or anything else 4x4 related. alot of it has to do with driving ability and common sense.

He's saying you're not a serious wheeler!!!!

Say it ain't so!

Yea SAS blows...put that in your pipe and smoke it

WickedTaco · 09-05-2006, 06:03 PM

clap:

Quote:

Originally Posted by drabnor

ok so you were a grand over at $4k, so still, $3000 is DOUBLE $1500 simple math you know

on another note, some of us dont want a sac

i wheel the shit out of my truck with *gasp*, ifs and have never broken a cv or anything else 4x4 related. alot of it has to do with driving ability and common sense.

No shit.. I am glad that you are so good at math..
I was just giving him another possibilily to work with. I was trying to show him that a sas is not out of reach.
He should do whatever the hell he wants to do...
I am so glad that you wheel the shit out of your rig.. Good for your

drabnor · 09-05-2006, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweeter

He's saying you're not a serious wheeler!!!!

09-02-2006, 11:04 AM	#2
wslytoy I just got laid... off. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madison, Ms Posts: 4,876	hey sport, just so you know, I've got an extra front diff I'll sell you for durrty cheap. Its gonna be geared w/ 3.58's so you'd need to regear it, but hey, at least you know it won't be crap __________________ 05' TRD 4x4(gas guzzler) 85' 4Runner(commuter/project truck) 85' 4Runner Build Up Thread New Forum Rule When in doubt, bring Wes' name into the argument to turn attention from yourself. Not sure of what to post b/c you're an attention posting whore? Call Wes' intelligence into question... Always good for a little snicker. And if you act fast enough, it's guaranteed to make you feel better about YOU.

09-02-2006, 11:45 AM	#3
Interex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,143	Link at the botton of my sig has a complete list. I completed my conversion in early Feburary. You are also going to need the floor shifter plate with boot unless you want to attempt to cut yours open and buy the boot. You will also need the interior plastics to go around the shifter console. __________________ Harold '07 Tundra Double Cab Limited 5.7L '99 Tacoma Ext. Cab V6 non-TRD - Converted PreRunner -> 4X4 TRD E-locker, Man. hubs, independently controlled ADD diff, Aussie Front Locker, Warn XD9000i, CBI Bumper, 4xInnovations Sliders, Custom bedbar, 16x8 ProComp 1079's, Donahoe CO's, Chevy 63" Springs, Bilstein 5150 10" Resi Shocks, 3" RB BL, Hayden tranny cooler '94 Toyota Supra Turbo PT76-GTS, Auto->6 speed '87 Toyota Supra Turbo 4X4 Conversion Thread

09-02-2006, 01:27 PM	#5
Interex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,143	A weekend if I had all the parts but I was missing some things so it took a few days. __________________ Harold '07 Tundra Double Cab Limited 5.7L '99 Tacoma Ext. Cab V6 non-TRD - Converted PreRunner -> 4X4 TRD E-locker, Man. hubs, independently controlled ADD diff, Aussie Front Locker, Warn XD9000i, CBI Bumper, 4xInnovations Sliders, Custom bedbar, 16x8 ProComp 1079's, Donahoe CO's, Chevy 63" Springs, Bilstein 5150 10" Resi Shocks, 3" RB BL, Hayden tranny cooler '94 Toyota Supra Turbo PT76-GTS, Auto->6 speed '87 Toyota Supra Turbo 4X4 Conversion Thread

09-02-2006, 06:33 PM	#6
wslytoy I just got laid... off. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madison, Ms Posts: 4,876	hey man sorry I missed your IM earlier, I was at work when I replied to this thread. The diff I've got is from a 95.5(I think) w/ ADD, but you can fix that to manual hubs if you want. Anyways, you can have mine as soon as I get it out for like $50 plus shipping. __________________ 05' TRD 4x4(gas guzzler) 85' 4Runner(commuter/project truck) 85' 4Runner Build Up Thread New Forum Rule When in doubt, bring Wes' name into the argument to turn attention from yourself. Not sure of what to post b/c you're an attention posting whore? Call Wes' intelligence into question... Always good for a little snicker. And if you act fast enough, it's guaranteed to make you feel better about YOU.

09-04-2006, 01:21 PM	#16
Tweeter Desert Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: LFC/SD So Cal Posts: 4,570	I'm jealous... good luck and be sure to make a real nice write-up so the rest of us can follow __________________ www.chaosfab.com www.foxracing.com www.deaverspring.com www.mullenfabworks.com My truck is for sale!!! *- "When a cop flashes his lights at you he's not really* asking you to pull over. He's challenging you to a race." - The Book of the Piece**

09-02-2006, 06:50 PM	#7
superchiem Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CA, Anaheim Posts: 84	How about a 4x4 ecu to match the tranny. Not sure though somebody can confirm.

09-03-2006, 03:11 PM	#12
AJC408 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area / California Posts: 108	Good Luck with the conversion man!

09-04-2006, 01:39 PM	#17
MysticGold04 Hillbilly Deluxe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,036	Amen to that... I plan on some point in time converting my "Pre" to a "4" __________________ Camburgs, Deavers, Tunes and a Locker...That's How I Roll... 04 PreRunner 3.4L - ODO 47020 265/75/16 Cooper STTs

09-05-2006, 05:47 PM	#25
WickedTaco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gold Canyon AZ Posts: 275	[/QUOTE=drabnor] i hate how everybody says this. your sas cost you $4000. ifs 4wd conversion can be done for less than $1500. yea not much more is it, $2500 is alot of cheddar[/quote] Actually I could have done it for a lot cheaper... I rushed into some decesions and didnt do good planning just like I said above if you would have read a little more carefully.. so I ended up spending an extra grand I didnt have too. So if you had the choice between doing a Sas and doing a 4 wheel drive conversion the diffence is not really that much more. Plus the fact that Ifs components break all the time. So you have to figure in the cost of breaking shit all the time, that is if you actually wheel your truck. So actually the differnce in price is about 1500... For what your getting, the Sas is more pratical. If you like racing your truck in the dirt or whatever thats fine. My point is if you do any kind of serious wheeling, its pointless to spend all that money for an 4x4 conversion when your going to be breaking shit all the time. Just go with the sas and save yourself alot of headache in the future.. Just my 2 Just my 2 __________________ "True greatness comes when your tested" Last edited by WickedTaco; 09-05-2006 at 05:57 PM.

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