So I've finally done it!
Right now I'm about 90% finished. I still have to mount the front Drive Shaft, mount the Twin-Sticks, and button up the center console.
Last weekend I got all of the following done:
I was so pressed for time (b/c I was doing all the work 100% on my own) that I didn't have time to stop and take any pictures. I couldn't even stop to eat lunch!
Here's a pic from this week where - if you look close - you'll notice Manual Hubs, Camburg UCA's and Donahoes:
This weekend I've gotten the following done:
Here are a few pics from that:
Tail Housing Removed from PreRunner Transmission:
Inchworm PreRunner Adapter Plate:
Inchworm PreRunner casting and coupler mounted:
Inchworm "Lefty" Transfer Case Installed:
I got the Crossmember mounted up, but I ran out of time at the shop so I didn't get a pic with the Crossmember mounted, and Rear D-shaft connected.
The calculations that I did in THIS THREAD ended up being right on! I took a stock 4WD Tacoma rear driveshaft and had it shortened by 4", and it turned out to be dead on balls! My logic that since I'm shortening the rear D-shaft by 4", I should extend the front D-shaft by 4" . . . that turned out to be WRONG! My front driveshaft is about 1" too long. So I'm gonna have it shortened back down by about 2 1/2" and it should be perfect.
Everything has gone pretty smooth. No big drama, aside from not having a few bolts that I needed, and stuff like that. I will take and post more pics as I get the last few details buttoned up.
Right now I'm about 90% finished. I still have to mount the front Drive Shaft, mount the Twin-Sticks, and button up the center console.
Last weekend I got all of the following done:
- Removed stock UCA's
- Removed stock PreRunner Spindles
- Installed new Camburg UCA's
- Installed 4WD Spindles w/ Aisin manual hubs
- Installed Donahoe Racing Extended-Travel Coilovers
- Installed front diff
- Installed CV Shafts
I was so pressed for time (b/c I was doing all the work 100% on my own) that I didn't have time to stop and take any pictures. I couldn't even stop to eat lunch!
Here's a pic from this week where - if you look close - you'll notice Manual Hubs, Camburg UCA's and Donahoes:
This weekend I've gotten the following done:
- Removed stock PreRunner drive shaft
- Removed transmission tail housing
- Installed new Inchworm tail housing/adapter plate
- Installed Inchworm Transfer Case
- BudBuilt Crossmember Installed
- Installed rear drive shafts
Here are a few pics from that:
Tail Housing Removed from PreRunner Transmission:
Inchworm PreRunner Adapter Plate:
Inchworm PreRunner casting and coupler mounted:
Inchworm "Lefty" Transfer Case Installed:
I got the Crossmember mounted up, but I ran out of time at the shop so I didn't get a pic with the Crossmember mounted, and Rear D-shaft connected.
The calculations that I did in THIS THREAD ended up being right on! I took a stock 4WD Tacoma rear driveshaft and had it shortened by 4", and it turned out to be dead on balls! My logic that since I'm shortening the rear D-shaft by 4", I should extend the front D-shaft by 4" . . . that turned out to be WRONG! My front driveshaft is about 1" too long. So I'm gonna have it shortened back down by about 2 1/2" and it should be perfect.
Everything has gone pretty smooth. No big drama, aside from not having a few bolts that I needed, and stuff like that. I will take and post more pics as I get the last few details buttoned up.