4wd conversion complete

[iceman601]

Finally got this project completed yesterday What was previously a 97 Limited 2wd 4runner is now 4wd using all OEM parts. On with the pics:

A340F tranny out of a 98 Tacoma waiting to be cleaned:


Removed the inspection plate to access the 6 bolts on the flex plate:


Only way to access those bolts is to crank the crankshaft pulley:


Flex plate:


Replacing the torque converter due to a broken stator using a remanufactured one:


Cutout for the shifter:


Front differential mounted:


Differential:


Budbuilt crossmember:


Manual hubs awaiting press work:


Warn hubs... Yea I know Aisin Hubs are better but couldn't find one


Shifter:






I also had to swap out the 4x2 ECU for the 4x4 ECU because the shift points were different.

[neliconcept]

nice, go test it out now!

open, open or did you get a locker by chance?

[YotaFun]

Sweet Shifter!
That from a FJC?

[slosurfer]

That's going to be bitchin' for Pismo!

[SD4runner]

Wow nice job. The underside of your truck looks like a brand new truck!!

Is that bud-built crossmember holding up the tansmission or transfer case?

Also, how hard was it to drop your tranny?

[neliconcept]

i wonder is that is SAR Squids old case crossmember, or did you get a new one from Bud?

[Seanz0rz]

thats secksy! ill get pics of you jumping it at pismo this year!!!

[iceman601]

The diff is just stock ADD open...no plans on a locker yet.

The the 4wd shifter is from a FJ Cruiser.

The transmission crossmember is from Budbuilt....brand new....got it before the other guy posted his for sale.

Now I'm ready for Pismo

[Good Times]

impressive! awesome job now you have no excuse to get stuck in the sand

[4runnersurf]

Like what you did to the runner. Now it's time to hit the trails.