Knob versus shifter on t-case

calfj60 · 03-11-08, 05:50 AM

Ok so all the 4wd vehciles I have owned had a shifter for the t-case...Now I am thinking about buying a Tacoma and see there is no t-case shifter ....just a dial...should I be concerned or has Toyota made this work and work well???

Happy Trails · 03-11-08, 06:37 AM

I sure hope so. I had a push button 4x4 switch on a Ford Explorer that would freeze on cold mornings-the times I really needed 4WD. My Tacoma has the transfer case shifter. Is this on the new model?

FlatlandTRD · 03-11-08, 06:52 AM

So far I haven't heard of any problems (since they came out in '05). I can guarantee it's a better system than the forge exploder

calfj60 · 03-11-08, 08:05 AM

I haven't really done much research cause I am still in the early stages of trying to decide if I want a new or slightly used Tacoma...But the whole shifter is more appealing to me... Thanks for the info on the year change

SPDSHFT · 03-11-08, 05:04 PM

My Tundra had the push button 4hi/4lo set up and it hasnt failed me yet. I do have the extended warranty so when it does

they can fix it!

Ive also reserved to the idea that when the warranty is long gone, I will go to a manual setup.

5280Hawk · 03-13-08, 12:19 PM

I have had no problems, and I was certainly skeptical when I bought mine in 05.

It sure is nice to be able to go in and out of 4WD, moving or stopped or WHENEVER!

cackalak han · 03-14-08, 10:05 AM

I had a 98 4Runner with a push button 4WD that would sometimes give me troubles (of course when it was pounding snow outside!). My 02 4Runner had the same system, and it being newer, I've only had trouble with it engaging once. I think the key is, always, and I mean ALWAYS, excersize the 4WD system every month or every other week.

But on my Tacoma, I have the shifter (on-the-fly) and personally, I like it better.

03-11-08, 05:50 AM	#1
calfj60 Wagon Owner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Closer to LAX than the Beach Posts: 1,197	Knob versus shifter on t-case Ok so all the 4wd vehciles I have owned had a shifter for the t-case...Now I am thinking about buying a Tacoma and see there is no t-case shifter ....just a dial...should I be concerned or has Toyota made this work and work well??? __________________ Tim Coffey 87 FJ60 SBC 350 SOA and some other stuff SOLD 5-15-07 94 80 with some stuff New to me 04-28-08 05 Subaru WRX TLCA # 6947 Parts and Carb Rebuilds http://www.marksoffroad.net

03-11-08, 06:37 AM	#2
Happy Trails IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Calif. Posts: 384	I sure hope so. I had a push button 4x4 switch on a Ford Explorer that would freeze on cold mornings-the times I really needed 4WD. My Tacoma has the transfer case shifter. Is this on the new model? __________________ 1987 FJ-60. Iron lift, 33x9.5 BFG AT's. 195,000 mi strong. 2000 Tacoma TRD locked/lifted & ARB'd for the High Sierras. 2001 4runner bone stock DD

03-11-08, 06:52 AM	#3
FlatlandTRD IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. of Wichita TLCA# 17,033 Posts: 361	So far I haven't heard of any problems (since they came out in '05). I can guarantee it's a better system than the forge exploder __________________ '01 Tacoma dbl cab trd, fabbed rear tire carrier, ARB bumper, sliders and cup holders.

03-11-08, 08:05 AM	#4
calfj60 Wagon Owner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Closer to LAX than the Beach Posts: 1,197	I haven't really done much research cause I am still in the early stages of trying to decide if I want a new or slightly used Tacoma...But the whole shifter is more appealing to me... Thanks for the info on the year change __________________ Tim Coffey 87 FJ60 SBC 350 SOA and some other stuff SOLD 5-15-07 94 80 with some stuff New to me 04-28-08 05 Subaru WRX TLCA # 6947 Parts and Carb Rebuilds http://www.marksoffroad.net

03-11-08, 05:04 PM	#5
SPDSHFT IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 41	My Tundra had the push button 4hi/4lo set up and it hasnt failed me yet. I do have the extended warranty so when it does they can fix it! Ive also reserved to the idea that when the warranty is long gone, I will go to a manual setup. __________________ *"When all else fails, lock the hubs and head for the neighbor's lawn!"* 2004 Tundra DC 4x4 - Camburg LT, SAW, Bilstein, Demello sliders, ProComp wheels, BFG A/T KO,TRD, K&N, ICOM 208H, Pioneer AVIC D3, Polk Audio, SnugTop, Scanegauge II, and much more to come.....

03-13-08, 12:19 PM	#6
5280Hawk IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 978	I have had no problems, and I was certainly skeptical when I bought mine in 05. It sure is nice to be able to go in and out of 4WD, moving or stopped or WHENEVER! __________________ - 1983 FJ60 - 229K 2.5" Man-a-fre HD leaf springs, HFS shocks 4runner Calipers, 4.11 thirds 33x10.50MT's Wilderness Roof Rack CORN TACO - DD - 2005 Tacoma Double cab with Ethanol full flex converter ARB Front bumper w. warn winch and PIAA lights 3" Toy Tec Lift Rock-tec rear bumper

03-14-08, 10:05 AM	#7
cackalak han IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 196	I had a 98 4Runner with a push button 4WD that would sometimes give me troubles (of course when it was pounding snow outside!). My 02 4Runner had the same system, and it being newer, I've only had trouble with it engaging once. I think the key is, always, and I mean ALWAYS, excersize the 4WD system every month or every other week. But on my Tacoma, I have the shifter (on-the-fly) and personally, I like it better. __________________ 2001 Tacoma DC TRD Off-Road

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