Doing it all myself. Just bought all the parts and have put about $15,000 into it. It varies on parts you get, can go cheaper if you make your own brackets of course. But your looking anywhere from I’ve seen $5,000-$20,000
He is replacing the stock transfer case? Can you start with a 2wd chassis? Is there a certain year range to stay away from because of electronics? Reason for asking is that the electronics in these newer trucks want to take control away from the driver. I had a 1984 and let it go during a time I needed the cash. Now I'm leaning back towards these as my last off-road truck.
I have an 83 and 03 and from what I've worked on the electronics, for doing a solid axle swap, are pretty minimal other than ABS and the electronically engaging front diff but I cut those out. Obviously the 83 has basically no electronics but my 03 isn't far from that either because the ECU mostly only controls the engine and transmission. First gen Tacomas are great platforms for all kinds of off-road shenanigans but they get expensive quick.
@@bretthoughton7887 Yes, I've dicovered that even on my 84 when I researched replcing the axles, etc, that it would be very expensive. I was going to ditch the bed and build a camper. I hated getting rid of that truck.
I had that exact same truck and color. With 6 inch lift..I always wanted rear disk breaks. But both axel swap is an great upgrade so how much this cost..Will the factory 4x4 match up. Or u have to refigure the whole system.
Just curious, all of your kits specify tacoma, why wouldn't this work for the 3rd gen 4runner since they are basically the same exact thing especially the front end
I'm currently doing mine very similar to this and it's around 9 grand for parts alone without tires. Dana 60s front and rear with all hardware from various vendors including WFO.
@@killahjeep Didn't mean to sound rude, it's a common phrase in movies. "Don't ask, don't tell" kind of thing. Most front bumpers are not DOT approved.. thankfully most are not pulled over for it
