Swapping the tcase for a part time unit...

[Josh83]

So, if the 95+ 80 uses the A343 tranny, and so does a 3rd gen 4runner or a 1st gen Tacoma, then what is the viability of a 4Runner/Taco tcase swap? Sounds reasonable to me, and that would open up the world of the Marlin Crawler MC09 to us. Romer, you should drop the tcase in Rachels 4Runner and in your 80 and see if they will swap.

 

[Japan4X4]

Very interested in this idea, if anyone has further input please post it.

 

[Tools R Us]

The Runner and Taco cases are center output, requiring fuel tank and rear axle mods to run. I talked to Inch Worm (they make an auto taco/runner to crawler adapter) they thought it may work, but needed pix, measurements, etc. from the LC auto. My thought was an Inch Worm adaptor to mini crawler box, Marlin adaptor to late 60/62 transfer.

 

[Japan4X4]

I have a client here that wants to run this in an 80, I called AA last night and they had no idea. I told the client that the rear output is centered and he is not concerned.

I have spent several hours this morning comparing US and Japanese trannies, I am so confused. The Japanese 80s all got the A440 and the A442, the US seems to only have the A343. Odd.

Anyway I will keep working on this and if I stumble on any ideas I will post them. If any of you come up with anything let me know.

 

[alkaline747trio]

Japan, USA had the 442 for 2 years in the 80, might be a possible swap to a 343 equipped 80.

 

[Japan4X4]

J12# transfer case front half
36103-60350


#N215 Hilux transfer adapter
35015-35080


Prado transfer adapter
35015-35030
35015-35060
35015-35090
35015-35140


Hilux Surf transfer adapter
35015-35030
35015-35060
35015-35040
35015-35050


US Tacoma Model transfer adapter
35015-35030
35015-35060
35015-35040
35015-35041


US Tacoma Model transfer case front half
36111-35060


36111-35060 also fits the Japanese Hilux Surf, KZN185, RZN185


Output shaft
Tacoma 35770-30010
This same shaft is used in 46 different models in Japan, including Hilux RZN147

That is all so far. Still hoping for more input.