FJ Cruiser Transfer Case Swap // 2005-2007 SEQUOIA

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In this video I swap out my 2006 Sequoias fully electronic transfer case for a manual case from a 2007 FJ Cruiser.
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I burned 2 actuators up with my switch. They worked great until they didn't anymore. Luckily they both got stuck in the engaged position. Since then at my shop we've done two manual t-case swaps and used this 12th State Offroad harness with great results:
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Dash Light Wiring Diagram
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4wd ECU Plug Pinout Diagram
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FJ Case Shifter Seat
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Trail Gear Driveline Spacer:
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00:00 Differences between model years
02:04 Intro
03:36 Sequoia case removal
05:53 FJ Case/Seq case comparison
07:22 FJ Case install
08:23 What's needed for swap
09:35 Cutting hole in floor
10:39 Modifying stick shift
12:17 Stick shift test fit
12:59 Stick shift rebuild
14:55 Stick shift final installation
15:46 Amp relocation
16:23 Rubber shift boot installed
16:48 Driveshafts
17:50 A.D.D. actuator switch wiring
22:04 A.D.D. actuator switch testing
22:14 4HI & 4LO dash lights wiring
30:55 4HI & 4LO dash lights testing
31:47 Outro
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@lifeofkan 17 дней назад

FJ owner here, no idea how I got to this video, but what an impressive and detailed video. From just the orientations under the truck, how you access certain components. to how you put things back together. Awesome work!

@treehouseoffroad 16 дней назад

I'm humbled, thanks so much for the compliment 🙏🙏🙏

@overlandingworld Год назад

Awesome swap! Glad we could help 👍🏻 love to see more sequoia owners going for the swap it’s a game changer!

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Yeah it's been great! I can't lie I sorta miss the push button 4WD but I don't miss the unreliability of the system

@JinKim-vu9xc Год назад

Nice! I enjoy watching all the work you've done to your Sequoia. It encourages me to work on mine!

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Right on man!

@jonmccann1324 Год назад

Impressive! Great walk through.

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Thanks For the kind words Jon

@Baebon6259 Год назад

You took this to the next level with the extra details...especially the wiring. I hesitated in switching to the FJ T-case but after watching this...I think it can be done.

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Totally doable you got this!

@Baebon6259 Год назад

@@treehouseoffroad I removed the 4WD ECU and the VSC off + VSC Trac lit up? Were you able to integrate them in the FJ T-case?

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

@@Baebon6259 I have not bothered to try. As far as I know all those systems are interconnected in some way so I wouldn't know where to start

@MrP1NEAPPLE Год назад

Awesome write up! I'm not in the Sequoia club but I am in the GX470 scene and this in depth documentation is amazing work for all toyota enthusiasts! I appreciate you posting your findings and can't wait to see whatever else you do to your Sequoia.

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Thanks Mr 🍍 the GX's are beautiful trucks. My buddy drives one and we used to give him crap for never airing down on the trail. Then he let me drive it and it drove smoother offroad at 40psi than mine did at 15! Never gave him grief again lol

@seantbr2019 Год назад

Dude awesome build love the channel love the Sequoia I'm an XJ guy but I subbed

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Hey thanks man I appreciate it. I was originally a CJ guy back in the late 90's

@seantbr2019 Год назад

@@treehouseoffroad nice man !

@hughgran 4 месяца назад

This is amazing. Thanks for sharing all your skills.

@treehouseoffroad 4 месяца назад

You're welcome my good sir

@joer3493 Год назад

Dude you're the man. I'm about to drive my tundra up the coast and have you fix it up 😂

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

We just opened a shop in San Luis Obispo called Treehouse Offroad, my email is in the description if you're serious!

@joer3493 Год назад

@@treehouseoffroad right on. Shot you an email

@thonvuth809 Год назад

Bro! Overlanding world did a decent video but you just took to the next lv! Thanks man I have a 05 sequoia and is in the process of this swap.

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Thanks man It's been working great!

@jimskatr103 Год назад

First!!! Of course ive been looking into an FJ swap and 5 minutes later yo upload this!! always one step ahead of me haha!!!

@jimskatr103 Год назад

well, mines an 02. bummer haha

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

@@jimskatr103 Check out that list at the beginning I think some early 4Runners used a manual j-shift case

@arceecola4934 4 месяца назад

Totally awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!

@treehouseoffroad 3 месяца назад

Yah mon

@douglowry7382 11 месяцев назад

I was feeling all special because I’ve replaced 3 timing belts in the last yr on all our 4.7’s in the family. Watching your videos makes me feel like a novice. Great job on your upgrades.

@treehouseoffroad 11 месяцев назад

Dang three 4.7s in your family if you lived near me we would be buddies for sure! We just did a (severely overdue) t-belt on an 04 Tundy for a customer

@douglowry7382 11 месяцев назад

@@treehouseoffroad yeah 03 2wd sequoia, 06 4wd sequoia, and 03 2wd 4Runner (son’s). Every single one of them were past due when I got them. Currently diagnosing a low charging issue now that a new alternator didn’t fix.

@brianfitz1604 9 месяцев назад

Awesome and detailed video without wasting a bunch of time promoting a ton of shit! Subscribed.

@treehouseoffroad 9 месяцев назад

I appreciate it thanks!

@jdmbardo4699 22 дня назад

Thanks for making this video plan on doing the same setup on my 1st gen Green Tree

@treehouseoffroad 20 дней назад

You got it man

@jimskatr103 Год назад

with the new addition on the way, Ill look forward to the Tundra bench seat swap :) i wanna do it.

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

I know nothing about that... I'm very intrigued

@parkerdavidson5868 6 месяцев назад

Not completely related, but I replaced the broken transfer case in my FJ Cruiser myself a few weeks ago, and this video was a major help and I may not have done the job without it, good work and thank you.

@treehouseoffroad 6 месяцев назад

Definitely related! Thanks for reporting back, I love when someone takes time out of their day to say something positive

@nicksdroid63 Год назад

Dude.. Thank you so much!!

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Happy to help

@nicksdroid63 Год назад

@@treehouseoffroad was that Rubicon video before or after the FJ trasfer case?

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

@@nicksdroid63 I did the transfer case swap after (and because of) the Rubicon trip 😊

@casproductions6015 Год назад

Absolutely perfect write up and video on the swap, gonna do this in my 03 4runner 4.7 platform, wondering if that tundra front driveshaft will work considering it’s the same platform essentially, that add diff and dash light summary was killer too! Thank you so much gonna watch this a bunch before I send the swap soon

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Yeah man do it! For driveshaft research I found www.dormanproducts.com to be super helpful as they list extended and collapsed lengths for almost every Toyota driveshaft!

@tj_offroad Год назад

Great job man, way braver then me. Sucks about your not being able to weld at your place anymore.

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

It definitely sucks but it forced me to take that next step and look for a shop to rent, which I ended up doing. Everything happens for a reason! Thanks for watching TJ

@farkhatdarayev9065 5 месяцев назад

Very GOOD!

@treehouseoffroad 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@spacecruisers Год назад

Damn, thats a project. Sorry to hear about your welding situation, that sucks!

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Everything happens for a reason though, my buddy and I found a space for rent and opened up Treehouse Offroad LLC!

@spacecruisers Год назад

@@treehouseoffroad no way, that’s awesome man congrats!

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

@@spacecruisers Thanks Dave!

@Prototheria 21 день назад

3:26 Every time I mention "if you can't do x, you shouldn't attempt y," it's met with pussyaching and accusations of being a hater. Glad to hear someone else saying it.

@treehouseoffroad 20 дней назад

Really? Seems pretty obvious to me but yeah people are so fkin SENSITIVE NOWADAYS

@Prototheria 19 дней назад

@@treehouseoffroad I think it's a generational thing and/or a result of having access to the internet. As much as I hate to sound like my dad... back when I was younger and before the internet, we knew how to ask questions and how to find the information. We didn't have dopes on RU-vid showing us how to do things the wrong way, we had physical factory service manuals with greasy thumb printed pages. It just blows my mind that with access to a near bottomless supply of information (the internet) where nearly the entire works of human history are reposited, where you can earn a masters degree on the same thing in your pocket that you take pictures of your cats and kids with, people still need to be spoon fed info, and when presented with the fountain to drink from, they'd rather be handed glasses of water. It's just baffling.

@wontontacoadventures Год назад

Welcome to the rock crawling world, where you’ll learn how rocks can grow arms and legs to karate chop you. 😂 nice vid bro! That’s actually what I was considering doing if mine ever goes out. Also by switching your front axle actuator to a switch…. I would imagine that can lead to some mishap if not properly engage…. I wouldn’t lock it up under a load and also after engaging it I would get some rotation going and then hit the switch again to just make sure it’s all the way engage. Vs OEM set up it will sense when it’s fully engage and then stop sending power… just a heads up. 🤘

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Good advice for sure. The ADD gears/sleeve have kind of a synchro setup and engage super easily even under stress. I still come to a complete stop before engaging it though

@ethangauntt509 Год назад

My transfer case has been having issues for the last couple of months and I've been looking into doing the swap. The main thing that was going to be difficult for me was the wiring and figuring out what to do with the front diff actuator. I have a 2005 tundra which is pretty much identical to the sequoia as far as far as wiring goes if I understand correctly.

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Yup my front diff/actuator are actually from an 05 Tundra

@J_Pav Год назад

This is great! Been watching your vids for awhile now. I have an 03 with the 4 speed and plan on doing a project like this when my actuator finally croaks haha. This might be a stupid question, does this change how you activate your center diff lock? 🤔

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Not a stupid question, this t case does not have a center diff lock. It essentially is permanently "center diff locked". In 4wd this case performs exactly as your case would with your center diff lock on. The only feature you lose when you do this swap is all wheel drive. Although I did use AWD on occasion, I haven't really missed it since doing this swap. I hope this helps

@J_Pav Год назад

Ohhh I see makes sense. I never really used the AWD since my year allows center lock in 4H. I do a lot of beach driving so corrosion and delicate electronics are always in the back of my mind ☠️ thanks for the answer! Looking forward to seeing your future projects!

@pkt1213 8 дней назад

Nice video. I've been wanting to get another 05-07 but also thinking about flat towing it behind the RV. That would need a transfer case that I can shift into neutral. I am curious if the shifter assembly from the 01-04 would swap over and no cutting/welding of the shift lever.

@treehouseoffroad 8 дней назад

The FJ case has a neutral position, not sure if I'm missing something in your comment.

@pkt1213 8 дней назад

Just saying if I can not figure out how to get the Sequoia case into neutral, this would be an option. Second was, I wonder if the 01-04 Sequoia shift lever would bolt to the new transfer case and eliminate the need to weld the fj lever.

@appleguy6708 Год назад

That rock is DEMONIC HOLIGAN lol sorry for your trouble

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

It sure was 👿

@Dorightby 6 месяцев назад

You should sell shift levels already modified

@treehouseoffroad 5 месяцев назад

Not a bad idea but they're pretty expensive

@ShotgunRumble 10 месяцев назад

Chat the circuit on the dash cluster, willing to bed you have a bad trace and it can easily be fixed so you can get the 4low light to work

@treehouseoffroad 10 месяцев назад

I did remove the cluster at one point thinking I could just replace a bulb, but in 05-07 they are all LED's. In doing so I bumped the tach and the fuel gauge and they've been inaccurate ever since. I'm afraid if I try it again I'll just mess it up more, I wish there was some sort of reset for the gauges

@BradleyMcCartney Месяц назад

Crazy good video!! Sorry if I missed it, but did you lose cruise control with this swap?

@treehouseoffroad Месяц назад

Thanks man I actually lost cruise control for a different reason before I did this swap, but one other person reported that they did lose cruise control

@BradleyMcCartney Месяц назад

@@treehouseoffroad dang that’s too bad! your video would have been a perfect guide but that’s a dealbreaker for a daily 😫

@treehouseoffroad Месяц назад

@@BradleyMcCartneyI hear ya, I find that cruise control doesn't work too well with the bigger tires and lower gearing so it wasn't a deal breaker for me

@BradleyMcCartney Месяц назад

@@treehouseoffroadI ended up doing the fj case swap on my V8 4runner anyways and your video was a huge help, so thank you so much!! I’ll continue using it as a reference to get my dash lights sorted out too.

@treehouseoffroad Месяц назад

@@BradleyMcCartney Gangster 🤙

@number1Tango 9 месяцев назад

Do you know if it was a specific model of tundra for that front drive shaft? Or would any of the models from 05-06 work. Thanks bro!

@treehouseoffroad 9 месяцев назад

The listing said 05-06

@connoredwards5490 6 месяцев назад

Solder your wires, it’s worth it to take the extra time.

@treehouseoffroad 6 месяцев назад

How many soldered connections do you normally see on a vehicles 12V system? Do your homework before commenting, it's worth it to take the extra time 😘

@rickyalvarado88 4 месяца назад

Man, I’m dealing with 4hi lights of death. I switched my ADD on my front diff but still not engaging. I’ll have to look into my transfer case connections and actuator connection. I might have a faulty wire not engaging 4 high.

@treehouseoffroad 4 месяца назад

Did you bench test the new ADD actuator before installing?

@nobodyschild967 2 месяца назад

RE: Wiring switched ADD....The yellow went to fuse box for power....what did the brown wire connect too?

@treehouseoffroad Месяц назад

Honestly to answer that question I would just have to rewatch the video. Did you look at the diagrams that I linked?

@snacpac6060 4 месяца назад

does your speedometer work? Mine hasn't worked since the swap. And I've followed your guide to the T

@treehouseoffroad 4 месяца назад

Yes it does. I wonder what happened? I'm guessing you double checked the connection

@J.OakleyFordTech 28 дней назад

Did you remember to install the speed sensor from the sequoia transfer case into the FJ transfer case?

@thonvuth809 Год назад

Hey i know the video is older now and you Finnished the swap a while ago but.. i was wondering about the sequoia speed sensor located next to the fill plug. Im sure you took that off (one x12mm) and removed a blank plug from the FJ TC to swap on the sequoia one in. My question is the sequoia has a plastic gear that spins on the spline gear on the sequoia one but my FJ cruiser TC has no spline on the inside(smooth shaft) so the plastic gear on the speed sensor has no way to attach or line up to spin to get a speed reading. Did you have a problem with your cluster or is it only me with this random fj tc? Lol thanks any info be nice

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Sounds like you may have gotten a defective (or incomplete) unit. I did not have this problem and I haven't heard of anyone else having it either. It's probably available from Toyota if it starts to really bug you, just might be expen$ive..... Good luck

@thonvuth809 Год назад

Dam.. lol I got the transfer case out of a 2010 4runner. Works great but no worm/ spline gear for my VSS. Interesting though. I had no early or any FJ transfercase to choose from locally sad.. thanks alot though

@christopherowens401 Год назад

I am compiling parts for this mod. I plan on going the route of the Tundra front driveshaft. I ordered the 1.25” spacer for the rear driveshaft like Overlanding World recommended but in the video I noticed you used a 1” spacer. My question is will that .25” be a problem?

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

I have wheeled my truck extremely hard and haven't had an issue with the rear driveshaft

@christopherowens401 Год назад

@@treehouseoffroad That gives me some peace of mind. I was also worried that I may have fitment issues since the space I order is thicker than the one you chose.

@fangyang4945 Год назад

I'm next

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

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@fangyang4945 Год назад

@@treehouseoffroad why don't you run 37

@Vivianauxito Год назад

Just emailed you for inquiring a product review,look forward to hearing from you soon 🌹

@adventuretrails1ato Год назад

🙌( If you can't remove your drive shafts! You probably shouldn't remove your transfer case)🙌 💯

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Facts

@vitaliyalbertov771 8 месяцев назад

How is your a track works now after transfer case swap?

@treehouseoffroad 8 месяцев назад

TRAC is disabled as I have front & rear e-lockers, but others have reported that once you remove the 4WD ECU from the equation it throws the traction control off. I'm sure there's a solution for this if someone wanted to figure it out badly enough

@jonmccann1324 11 месяцев назад

I was wondering, with this swap is your VSC still working and if not, is it a big concern to you? My 07 has been putting itself in 4WD and locking the diff on its own. I can’t afford to replace the actuator right now, so I removed the 4WD ECM instead, just to ensure that it stays in 2WD while I save up for the repair. This, however, has turned off the VSC. I can’t image it’s good, but I’m pretty sure none of the the early first gens had it. 🤷‍♂️

@treehouseoffroad 11 месяцев назад

Disabling the VSC was one of the first things I did when I got my truck. It was causing me issues when pulling out into traffic from a stop. It's a common thing in the first gen community for people to disable VSC/TRAC, it especially starts acting wacky when you lift your truck and put bigger tires on it. All model years of the 1st gen Sequoia have Vehicle Stability Control. It sounds like your 4WD ECU maybe malfunctioning, I've never heard of this problem before.

@jonmccann1324 11 месяцев назад

@@treehouseoffroad - good to know. My truck was at the dealership for 10 weeks. Yeah, that’s right… 10 weeks. Their best guess was that the 4WD ECM was the problem and not the actuator. I swapped the 4WD ECM with one from a salvaged truck. It made no difference. I think the actuator and/or ADD is the problem. The vacuum line on the transfer case actuator was dry-rotted and separated when the problem started.

@treehouseoffroad 11 месяцев назад

@@jonmccann1324 Wow 10 weeks that's insane. I had a similar situation when I first got my truck. What I've learned is the t-case actuator, the front diff ADD actuator, and the 4wd ECU all communicate. If one of those things isn't operating correctly, it won't complete it's 2wd-4wd cycle properly. It's an overly complex system, get an FJ case and be done with it! Also you probably know this but there are only vent lines on the actuators, no vacuum lines.

@4cztery Год назад

Did You sort out how to shut down vstrac and abs lights?

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

No they don't bother me enough to try and figure out.... yet

@4cztery Год назад

I see where did You get diagrams from? I cant find any.

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

I found the diagrams by googling 2006 Sequoia wiring diagram. cardiagn.com/system-circuits-em00z0u/

@nobodyschild967 8 месяцев назад

Where can i get diagram sheets from. Converted my 01 sequoia 2wd to 4wd from an 04 sequoia.

@treehouseoffroad 8 месяцев назад

For diagrams I've had great luck with toyota.7zap.com Also my local Toyota dealer will print diagrams for me...yours probably will too

@nobodyschild967 8 месяцев назад

@@treehouseoffroad really appreciate it bro. If this wiring up of the 4wd ecu from a 04 wont cooperate with me then next option may be SAS. For some reason i cant let go of my 1st gen. Played with the Tacos & Runners from IFS, SAS taco box, etc. My Sequoia seems like the best fit for family. Again, i appreciate you. MAHALO from Hawaii....ALOHA🤙🏽

@egtallday 3 месяца назад

Is it not recommended driving on the road in 4wd after case swap?

@treehouseoffroad 3 месяца назад

Correct it is now a true 4WD system and not recommended for high traction situations

@egtallday 3 месяца назад

@@treehouseoffroad oh got it.

@egtallday 3 месяца назад

@@treehouseoffroad did u guys ever get a harness from 12 statesoffroad?

@treehouseoffroad 3 месяца назад

@@egtallday we've installed a couple on customers 4Runners and they are very happy with them

@egtallday 3 месяца назад

@@treehouseoffroad sweet! I'm doing a jswap eco crawler

@caseyrandolph6207 5 месяцев назад

Do you have a link for the spacer?

@treehouseoffroad 5 месяцев назад

Added to video description 👍

@Longtraveldreams Год назад

Any change in the gearing ?

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Running 529's in the diffs but same exact low range in both t-cases

@Longtraveldreams Год назад

@@treehouseoffroad 529s!!!! And you haven’t broken the rear diff!!! I’m scared of 529s

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

@@Longtraveldreams lol why they're easier on the diffs. I'm also slow slow and you go go

@xyx_krackz_xyx3163 6 месяцев назад

What year was the fj cruiser

@treehouseoffroad 6 месяцев назад

@bjames1794 6 месяцев назад

Anyone know the Part# of that seal at 5:43? Thanks!

@treehouseoffroad 6 месяцев назад

90311-43007 Definitely fact check me though

@Smackvttv 3 месяца назад

Let me explain…. it’s plastic

@treehouseoffroad 3 месяца назад

I don't understand

@RobertCarrizal Год назад

Thumbs down 😢

@spacecruisers Год назад

Why?

@treehouseoffroad Год назад

Love you too

@RobertCarrizal Год назад

why was removed for torsen transfer case?

@TheOneAndOnlyJack82 4 месяца назад

Great video!! Do you know if the diagram is the same for a 2004 Tundra?

@treehouseoffroad 4 месяца назад

Thank you! I can't say for sure but I bet the diagram for the Tundra is different www.tundras.com/threads/ultimate-tundra-wiring-diagrams-collection.81448/

@TheOneAndOnlyJack82 4 месяца назад

@@treehouseoffroad thanks for the link. I found the diagram and its totally different. I’ve printed it out and already figured out what I needed to do. Can’t wait to swap my tcase on my 04 DC Tundra.

@treehouseoffroad 4 месяца назад

@@TheOneAndOnlyJack82 Does your truck have a 4 speed trans?

@TheOneAndOnlyJack82 4 месяца назад

@@treehouseoffroad yes it’s a 4 speed. I score on a manual J-shift tcase that came out from a 99’ V6 automatic 4Runner for $80 after watching your video.