Toyota Tacoma Prerunner 2wd to 4x4 Conversion - First Gen | HOW TO Video Part 1
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Part #1 Of 2wd Conversion To 4wd 🔥🔥 HOW TO VIDEO
2004 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner 2WD First Gen
In this Video we get the new 4x4 transmission and transfer case installed step by step. Please Comment Below With any questions that you may have and we will do our best to answer!
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HUGE respect doing this without a lift. Us true shade tree guys really appreciate it!! Nice detailed video.
Heck yea! Thank you, it's tough doing it without one but definitely worth the work in the end!
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It's like a transgender it started out as a woman you made it a man
Looking to do this to my taco and it’s probably the best video out there on it!!!!
Thanks! I tried to include everything that someone would need to do it
The Tacoma is the best truck out there. I had a 2003, red PreRunner, and just sold it to a friend last year. I was the original owner and it only had 127k miles on it. I never had any issues with it. I had the same interior as yours. I'm glad the new ones have a timing chain instead of the belt. That'll be my next vehicle.
They definitely are!! It's been a great truck so far and alot of fun to do some projects on! We appreciate you watching!
Not even o planning on doing this but still watching 😂🙏🏻👍
We appreciate you watching!!
I was looking around for a long time trying to find somebody who has done this conversion, I bought a prerunner as my first truck a few months ago, and one of my point I wanted but couldn't find was a 4x4. I looked under the truck and saw that it has everything to do the swap, and I found your video! Thanks a lot for making these, you definitely earned a sub and and a thumbs up! I'll be watching you do this while I do mine in the future!
Very awesome! Can't wait for part 2. My Dad has a 2006 Tacoma and he's talked here and there of wanting to convert it to 4wd and this makes me curious to get it started in the garage.
Part 2 will be up very soon! It's a fun and rewarding project, go for it!!
I got the 2001 prerunner with 212thousand miles it runs like its brand new still. Crazy how these last so long.
Thanks for this video! I've been thinking of doing this for quite some time but just getting serious about it lately. Very useful video! :D can't wait for the 2nd part
You're welcome! We now have all of the parts for part 2 and will be filming it soon!
Awesome video man!! Just an FYI, the 4x4 shifter bezel can be bought new at Toyota for $60. Here's the part #5880204080B0 Comes with the leather boot for the transfer case too!
Was thinking about doing this with a cheap Tacoma, but luckily I found a low mileage 04 Tacoma 4x4 that I bought for a steal! Still would’ve liked to work on the conversion myself with some buddies.
This is awesome. Got a great 2004 with only 90k miles. Love it, but my only gripe is the 2WD. Excited to have found this. Great work!
Man that sounds like a nice truck! Mine has 225000 on it and still counting! With your truck having such low miles, it would definitely be worth converting it!
same here, 2004 w/ 140k miles. Has been a great truck, but I've always wished I had gotten a 4WD model. Great to see this video.
Phenomenal video, I’m going to do this eventually with my 2WD 2003 Tacoma
Anyone who says that’s fairly easy is a true professional. What a great skill to have though it’s so much better doing it yourself. The pre runner is great but same with mine Not even a rear locking axle so it’s just 1 wheel drive when your stuck so 4 wheel drive makes a gigantic difference off road or in the snow.
i would never buy a 2wd truck but hats off to ya doing it on your back.
Amazing Job Guys I own a 2003 PreRunner Double Cab, Making me want to this to my Tacoma
Thank you! You definitely should! Take your time and gather the parts and go for it
Awesome video man!!
Thanks!!! 😁
I'm going to attempt this conversion on my R50 pathfinder, different vehicle but hopefully similar process, awesome video BTW!
Thanks!! That sounds like a cool project!
Sick video. 👍 Everyone craps on this conversion. Glad to see you made it happen!
Thank you!! The conversion is totally worth it!
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB awesome. Thinking about it with my 2004 2WD
I just got a Prerunner for a screaming deal, and have been debating doing this.
The experience of the job is part of it, as i want to learn more, I'm really into Tacomas, and want to do all the work that comes up.
Question: if i want to switch to 5 speed...
Probably need to find the center console for a 5 speed, i assume.
But I'm wondering if there would be any issues otherwise...?
From nicaragua, excelen video. Congratulation my friends.
Hi! Thank you for watching!
Great job guys y’all channel is taking off very sweet
🤟👍Thanks! We always appreciate you watching and commenting!
i have been waiting for this video for long time, now i have to continue getting my parts.. thanks
You're welcome!! Thanks for watching!
I bought a Toyota Tacoma 2001 pre runner that was converted to 4x4 and I can’t find the right fitting radiator cap for some reason.
That was a very good job! I remember the days when I did it too.
Hey when you make the 2nd vid can you show the transmission lines again you kinda brushed over it. Other than that the video is awesome. I’m about to buy my cousins 2000 prerunner and would love to do this I never new it was that simple can’t wait to see part two
I’m doing this exact swap nice !!
🤟heck yea!
How much did this all cost you ?
I have a 98 2wd 4Runner and i’m thinking about doing a 4wd conversion.
If you can take the chance to list everything you need to do the conversion that’ll be awesome bro !! 🙃
i have a 97 and i’m doing it too!!
any updated on what is needed? i also have a 98 2wd and have been scouring the forums trying to find more info as to what exactly im going to need to get together
If u can't find a center console...use black door edge guard around the cut part to clean it up...
Solid axle swap it. Nuff said.😜 I can guide you along for the process
Make a video
@@JoseMartinez-ff8ul Follow us on Instagram and check out our pictures! We definitely can do a video in due time though!
Who's nuff and what'd he say?
@crackedhousedfab What year transfer case did you use. Im not find the j hook style. I’m looking to do this with my truck and your parts list have been super helpful.
I don't remember what year it was but it was out of a 4runner. But I believe it was a 97 or 98.
1st thing shoulda been disconnecting your positive battery cable.
I'm the OG owner of a 2002 prerunner doublecab. Picked up my trans and T-case yesterday and looking for the other parts. Going with manual J shift, non add.
Hopefully have it together by Christmas. Doing manual hubs.
Great vid.
That's great, it has been a fun project and cool to see other people are tackle it too! We will be showing all of the front stuff in our part 2 video coming very soon!
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB Yea, I have it about as built you can do to a prerunner including 4340 chromolly axle shafts in the rear, factory 4:56 gears and its the 3rz 4 cyl. But in the end, its still a prerunner with a powertrax no slip locker. The 3rz's didnt have push button lockers.
Looking forward to more vids!
That's sounds pretty rad man!!! The cherry on top would be a 4x4 conversion!!
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB Hello again. Just received my custom build, non add, non abs manual spindles. They have Total Chaos gussets, new seals, bearing, clips upper ball joints. Still have a few months to gather a few more parts and i'm 54 so i'm kinda slow :). My dilemma is that I have the 3rz engine. To my knowledge, Toyota never made an 01-04 doublecab, 4x4 with a 4 cyl.
So some of my work has to be custom.
Anyway....Question. What drive mode were you in when you were taking off the flex plate/flywheel for future refference?
Will I need a bunch of 3/8 or 1/2 in swivel joints to get to the top bolts of the trans?
And lastly..Is it possible to pull the trans/tcase without removing the cross member?
Thanks a bunch! And thanks again for the great vid.
Rich
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB Almost forgot. How much trans fluid did you put in the converter before bolting it back to the engine?
can I switch a 2.7l 2wd engine into a 2.7l 4 whell drive ? any conversation ?
I wish this was out when I wanted to convert mine. Just ended up buying a 4wd 2nd gen
Darn, well at least you kept a Tacoma in your life!
Definitely Great Work and Walk Thru! Perfect!
Thanks! We appreciate you checking it out!
could you tell us about the different transmissions of the different years? could you go over that in more detail. Thank you so much for the vid, might do this build than buy a whole new truck thank you!!
We can possibly make another video going over the pieces in more detail. With the transmissions you need to see if your truck is a vacuum kickdown or electronic.
Any good sources or threads for transmission compatibility? I’m wanting to start collecting parts for my 01 Prerunner and am finding a lot of contradicting information of what will fit my truck.
By far these two videos are the best step by step guides out there! Great content! Keep it up!
Thanks!! I had a little bit of a tough time with that as well. I spent alot of time reading on tacoma world forum as well as the Facebook group for first gen tacomas to get it right. The best advice I can give is to do some research because I know the 01s were different than the 03 and 04. Wish I could be of more help but thanks for watching!
Ideally you wanna find the same year transmission as yours that belongs to the same engine type (V6 or I4). If not, any transmission from a 1998-2004 Tacoma or 1996-2000 4runner, still the same engine type, will work.
Be thorough as some '03 and '04 trans. come with an electronic cable kickdown. Make a note of whether your transmission comes with a cable kickdown or not, and purchase the same kind. This is mentioned at 12:00.
@@jakelong5067 so the transmission has to be a 4 cylinder if my engine is a 4 cylinder ? Or can I put a v6 transmission to my 2003 Tacoma from a 4Runner that is a v6?
AWESOME JOB!! GREAT VIDEO WITH GOOD DIY INFORMATION!!
Thanks!! We appreciate you watching!!
how much money did you spend to make that modification. I’m interested on doing this
Ill have around 1600 into it but I still have my 2wd trans and rear driveshaft to sell so hopefully I can get some of that back. If you can get a good deal on a prerunner it's worth doing the swap if your doing the work and not paying for labor
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB I'm sure you won't have any problem selling those parts. Tacomas are great, popular trucks.
Thanks for the video in am also planning to do this.. what was your total cost if you don't mind me asking
Nice video, thanks for sharing. BTW: ebay has the 4wd auto center console.
Thank you! I looked on there a few times and people want a crazy amount for the center console pieces. I haven't had much luck at the junkyard either.
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB here's a link: www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-TACOMA-4WD-AUTO-SHIFTER-CONSOLE-58802-04010-1995-2004/184581870265?epid=2212984359&hash=item2af9efd2b9:g:ZzkAAOSwdQhftDEj
good luck!
That's awesome! I really appreciate you finding that for me! Thank you!
Thank u for the bolt trick 🌮🌮👍
You're welcome!
Like the longer video should try an do longer videos on your other builds to
Wish I had talent like this👍
Great video. My 02 Double Cab PreRunner threw a rod and we are going down the path of 2wd to 4wd conversion when I replace the engine. Just haven't decided ifc we are going to do a manual swap while we are at it.
This is an awesome video! Wish I could find one on a 1st Gen sequoia!
Unfortunately Sequoias aren’t cool. 😂
Great video thanks for sharing
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
I'm shocked and disappointed you aren't doing a solid axel swap for the front axel
Thought about that but it is a considerable amount of work to do that and we wanted to make this series so that if there are other people who want to do this conversion and have limited tools they will be able to.
Do you your best to appreciate your friendship with your friend the helped a lot
Invite him to a dinner 🥘 or something I don’t know 😀l
Did you replace the rear end/chunk to electronic posi traction? Also have you thought of the gears matching front/rear end? (In case you didn’t change the rear end)
My truck fortunately came with the factory e locker and yep the front diff matches the rear. Thanks for watching!
Curious why you 4wd dash light doesn’t work? Does it have to do with the manual hubs or did you not care enough to wire it?
I have an 03 with electronic throttle body. I was about to purchase a 2000 4 runner trans but realized it has a kickdown cable. It’s not compatible with my truck
I have a question can I just use my 2wd transmission and just get the transfer case and connect it to my 2wd transmission or would I need a whole new transmission that’s 4wd
I love the work! Also what camera are you using? This is a great quality video
Thank you! We are using a gopro hero 8 and rendering it with Adobe premiere
Thanks buddy awesome knowledge 👏
Love this video, I’m actually planning on doing this. A friend of mine who has a shop just did a motor swap and the parts truck was left at his shop from the owner. He hasn’t been able to get in contact with the kid for a few weeks so he’s about to claim it as abandonment and when that goes through he’s giving me to truck and I can bring my truck over to do the swap. I’m probably going to do the same as you, do the A340F and T case first and then the front diff with front axles next. The Only hiccup mines a dc and the parts truck is a Xtra cab so I’ll have to find a rear drive shaft that will work.
Thats great you can get ahold of a complete parts truck! We had to get it piece by piece. We had to replace the rear drive shaft also. Found it at a local salvage yard. You can always have your drive shaft modified if you can't find one that works. We would have went that route if we couldn't find a good used one. I think the drive shaft shop wanted couple hundred bucks to modify our original. Thanks for watching.
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB yeah, I love this video and it’s exactly what I’m planning on doing real soon. The thing is with crew cab tacos 1st gen there wasn’t a 4 door 4wD in the 3.4 so it’s hard finding one so I might have to modify mine. There is a few driveline shops around and there’s this local welding fab shop right down the road where I work and the guys are always coming into my store for auto parts so I can always ask one for the average cost.
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB oh not to rush you, but you have any plans for the front for the ETA, I’m excited to see the next stage of the truck
Yea, thats probably the best/only way to go for you. We are hoping to finish up the conversion in the next month maybe. Still have a few parts to gather up first. Theres snow here in Michigan so hopefully get it done so we can try it out during the winter.
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB yeah I live up here in New York and I would like to get the 4wd working for something up here also. And cool I’ll be looking for the next video
you mentioned the transmissions for 2001 and earlier being different from what you’re building
would this process be compatible with a 2001 tacoma?
4runner sr5 J-shift transfer case is compatible with the prerunner.
If I'm not mistaken you can also use the same transmission if you switch out the rear case.
4runner limited is vacuum and electronically operated.
I think the front differential is vacuum operated and must be locked in permanently. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I've been looking into doing this on my taco as well and that's basically all the research I've been able to come across.
Yes you are correct about the j shift, it works without any need for any electronics. You can use the same transmission but it requires the 4x4 rear housing and also the rear output shaft is different. To turn your 2wd trans into 4wd required a complete disassembly of the trans to swap over the output shaft. We do have part two of our build that shows you how to sort out all of the front parts, go check it out!!
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB thanks for the reply. I have a 4runner limited doner SUV and was hoping to swap out the transmission's transfer with the SR5 model. I'm unsure if that would work? Or I guess I'm just gonna have to purchase the whole 4x4 sr5 transmission
I am not aware that the limited and sr5 have a different transmission. I know that I needed to find A340F transmission for it to work with my truck and that I had a fully electronic trans, some of the older transmissions have a vacuum kickdown so that's something that you need to watch out for. There should be a plate on the side of the trans that says what model it is
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB Thanks for the great info.. 💪🤝
No problem! Good luck with the conversion!!
If mine is a four cylinder and I want to put a V 6 into it what needs to be replaced? I’m pretty new to trucks so help would really be appreciated
Thank you for the video I have most of the parts to make this happen I have a 2002 double-cab sr5 Tacoma would you recommend doing the 4X4 swap if the truck is used to travel from California to Colorado every year how reliable would it be long-distance?
with the J-style transfer case, does that allow you to bypass the need to go to the 4WD engine harness?
Yes it does. That's the main reason I went with a j shift. If you want to go with the push button style then you would have to swap in the 4x4 harness. Plus I just like the old school style t case anyway.
Would be cool if you brushed over what years are compatible
Are you talking for the transmission or for the actual swap?
I have mostly all the parts, trans is electronic with transfer case but it’s only H and L with trans actuator, also comes with harness, can this be possible to do manual hub lock instead of using a push bottom switch to engage into 4wd, hope you can give an idea, Thanks
I think I’m going to try this with my gen 4 4Runner
You have a great friend!
Good video. I have a 03 nissan frontier 2wd. I'm wondering if it's as clear cut as the tocoma.
I have a 4 cylinder 1999 toyota tacoma with the extra cab. If I want to upgrade to 4wd would i also need to go to a 6 cylinder?
Have a rookie question will a motor from 2wd work in my 4x4 4runner .im no mechanic but found motor from a 2wd
I have questions... please advise. Is that the v6 3400 5ze motor or the v6 3400 5ze fe motor?? (FE)? Very important... I have a 03 Tacoma but I bought a 4x4 4runner super cheap to convert. Basically paid 2,500 for the entire 4x4 system but I am being told there are differences in the 2 wheel drive and 4x4 models.
Hey man any thoughts about resealing the oil pan as preventative maintenance while you have access to it... I heard if your oil pan starts to leak with the 4x4 you either have to pull the engine or drop the front diff to get to the pan... this is a very help video...
Thank you!! My oil pan looks really clean still so I won't need to do that right now. It is alot easier to drop the diff, in my opinion, than to pull the motor. Either way there is work involved but I think it's less work to drop the diff than to pull the motor.
Good stuff 🤙🏾
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
Would it be the same case in a 2008? (It’s built ready for 4x4 but it just doesn’t have it) or would I have to rebuild suspension
Im able to get a 02 tacoma pre runner for cheap. And I have a complete 2000 4runner 4wd and all the drivetrain is good. Would I have everything I need to swap over to the Tacoma to make it 4wd? Thanks
Do you happen to have a list of all parts and from what car and year you got the parts from?
Good morning, I would like to ask you for information, I have a jeep compass model year 2023 1.6 Diesel 130 horsepower front-wheel drive, can I convert it to all-wheel drive, how can I do it?
Hey! With the wiring harness on your tacoma and the 4runner, Were there some wires that just will no longer go anywhere because of the automatic 4x4 and indicator light ?
Can you make the front wheel hub in manual lock even though the transfer case is only H and L shift not a J shift
Hey guys awesome how to video!!
I have a question that I'm confused about.
You mentioned to be careful.when purchasing a 4x4 transmission because one has a cable and the other one is electronic.
What did you guys mean by that?
I have a 2003 Tacoma PreRunner and I found a complete 4x4 transmission set transfer case and shifter from a 96 4runner will this not be compatible with my truck?
Wow my respect to y’all I have a 2009 pre runner stick shift I want to do the same as you did can you give me a little more idea of how much will this swap will cost me after all parts,thank you and very good job brother 👍
Hi there,
I own a 3rd Gen 4runner and do you know if the 3rd Gen 4runner or/and 1st Gen Tacoma came with a Center Differential?
I have looked in various Taco/Runner Forums but couldn't find anything conclusive.
Thanks also for affording us such great content.
PART 2 IS NEEDED
We are working on it right now! We ran into a few issues so it's taking a little longer than we anticipated but we will have it up soon! Thanks for watching!
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB can’t wait! best of luck to you
Computer/engine wire harness wise, did you have to do any modifications? Awesome work mang!
Thanks!! The only modification I had to do to the wiring is extend the speed sensor wiring about 10 inches because the sensor is in the transfer case on the 4x4 setup
Did you use a normal jack to roll out your transmission? Also how much was the bootleg and cross member from the junk yard
What a great video have a 2003 tacoma single cab 2wd i want a conversation as well
Love it! Thanks for this video. What size ko2s are you running btw?
That's awesome! We are glad you enjoyed it! They are 265/75r16, they definitely have the truck a much better look!
What’s this cost?
did you have to get a new rear driveshaft or did you get a custom one? I'm in the middle of my own conversion and I'm having a difficult time finding one the right length.
I had that same question, what did you end up doing?
Would you be available to answer a couple questions I have? I’m wanting to do this to my 2002 pre runner I got for free. Just wanna get some details from you.
For sure, what do you need to know?
HELP !!!! Can someone point me in the right direction in resolving my 98 4Runner issue? When I engage 4H it goes in silent but when it goes back to 2H (disengage) the is a loud bang (like a sled hammer bang). The is a delay for about 30 second to disengage as I drive down the road. My other 4Runner does a loud click only. I don't know the history on the car but I have changed all the oil already.
Is the 2wd torque converter the same as the 4wd ?
Hi there,
I have a question. Are both dipsticks the same length or is the 4x4 longer? In doing this conversion and I have a suspicion that the 4x4 dipsticks is longer than the 2wd. TIA!
Love your videos BTW
Please more content more hooning bring the spud gun out to the ride spot take the tractor build and hoon out while the other guy takes spud shots at the rider .... lol or a paintball gun....
Definitely! Im not so sure you would want to be in the receiving end of that spud laucher though, that thing kicks!
@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB
Hey for the views it would get I think I'd take the chance for the team .... may get hit may not but the guy driving the tractor build would be driving the most erratic ever and that will add to the suspense.... maybe tune the spud gun down half way and boil the patato soft ... lol
would this work on a 1989 3vzfe column shift dually?
I wonder how hard it be to put tacoma 5 speed and transmission in 4runner
Holy crap doing this without a lift is bonkers lol
Haha yea it wasn't the most fun we have had working on a vehicle but it's 1000% worth it!!
So here's a question for you taco guys so I have an 03 4x4 motor is blown but I have a 06 2wd per runner can I swap the parts over out of the 03 into the 06? I know it can be done just not sure how easy it is going to be
Hey man I’m thinking of doing this to my 2002 taco, could you include the price of everything needed to do the conversion?
I don't have an exact cost but would say I have 1000 into it but I have a trans and driveshaft left over to sell. But that's not including the front end parts
Are you putting the early front axle with the locking hubs for simplicity too?
Have a 1998 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner 2WD I like to Hava converted to 4x4 has a 2.7 4 cylinder
Truck runs and is in great shape
Do you know anyone in Houston TX area or est on the cost
Wonder about what looks like if gear shifter is column. 1999 taco 331000 miles. And how much was it
I have a 2007 tacoma pre runner, could I use parts from a 4 wheel drive 4runner to make my conversion?