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Post by poolfixr on Feb 7, 2008 14:05:18 GMT -5
Quick question I recently sold my CJ7 to build a 4Runner. I have a line on a 94 4Runner that I will be doing a straight axle swap on. This has a V6 with a auto tranny. Will this tranny hold up to wheelin with 35 or 36s? I wheeled my CJ with a manual with no problems. Thanks for your input.
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Post by Hoodlum on Feb 7, 2008 16:04:12 GMT -5
It will work but you will have to regear the dif's cause the 4.10's aren't going to like that size of a tire(if you didn't already know this). The other thing is with the auto trans set-up is the t-case. It is a chain driven case.Though they are tough they are limited to options like lower gear sets for the low range.Unless you get the new dual t-case adapter from Marlin Crawler that will allow you use the chain driven case mated to a low range gear driven box at around $1600.00
The gear driven boxes are very strong but you would have to use a manual trans. I had a 400+HP SBC 350 TH350 trans and Toyota forward shift t-case and rear axle and it held up for over 15 years with no issues.The guy I bought it from mud raced it for 10 years or more.
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Post by Sean on Feb 7, 2008 17:37:17 GMT -5
I have no idea how Toyota diffs can hold up to small block chevy torque. I have broken two with my stock six as well as toasting a couple axles. Thats running 37" MTRs. I guess with open diffs and no traction anything can survive but thats not a combo thats going to live under hard wheeling.
Personally i would never buy an automatic for a trail truck. But thats just my preference. It really depends on what you are looking for. The ultimate toyota for bolt on upgrades would be a 22re/5spd. Lots of companies making dual transfer case kits, low gear kits and engine swap kits depending on which way you go with your build. With the V6 standard you can adapt crawler boxes from the 4cly toys to go in front of your chaindrive case or double up with another gear drive. Like hoodlum said its pricey though. And as far as i know only available for standards.
I have a 90 which is the same body/drivetrain as the 94. Personally it wouldnt be my first choice for a buildup. Its nice for the cargo space but its really heavy and underpowered. The first gen 4runners are much lighter and have about the same interior space as well as having a removable top which seem to make it the better choice. I have to admit though i prefer the 2nd gens smoother looks which is why i bought it in the first place.
But again it depends on what direction you are taking. If you are doing a basic SAS, lockers and crawl gears using toyota stuff i would look at a lighter model. If you are going to SAS with a 60 in the front and throw a 14 out back then drop in a small block then its the perfect vehicle.
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Post by poolfixr on Feb 7, 2008 21:11:28 GMT -5
Hey guys thanks for the info. I am definatly going go for the manual now. My CJ was a manual and locked up and I did some pretty wild stuff. But there was now creature comforts at all. Now I want to take the wife & kids so I want to build something very capable but easy on the family. The plan is to throw in a straight axle, lock it up, regear and run 36". Thanks again for the responce.
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Post by fourwd1 on Feb 8, 2008 12:32:54 GMT -5
I've wheeled both my manual and auto equipped trucks in the rocks, and the auto is defenitely better, more control and less effort.
That's why all the pro competion rigs run autos, don't have to worry about shifting, just steering.
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