Dirtco's Adventure Thread

Probably missed it, but what axle are you going to go with? I'm doing dual 23 spline gear driven cases, so pass drop.....went with an Fj80 front axle (that I'm widening two inches on both sides with 300M RCVs).....probably should have done a D60 instead after figuring out that I'm gonna probably weigh 6K.
 
Dropzone said:
If you need some T/C guts let me know. I have the remains of 5-6 cases piled up in some bins. free just pay for the flat rate box
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Thanks for the offer! I have my old 2.28 gears from the Turbo 4Runner and I ordered the rest from Marlin. I could use a top shift high/low shift rail, and shift lever handle if you happen to have them lying around! :D
 
Sean K. said:
Probably missed it, but what axle are you going to go with? I'm doing dual 23 spline gear driven cases, so pass drop.....went with an Fj80 front axle (that I'm widening two inches on both sides with 300M RCVs).....probably should have done a D60 instead after figuring out that I'm gonna probably weigh 6K.
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Due to my budget I'll be running a TG housing, Tacoma width driver side drop.
 
Dirtco said:
Thanks for the offer! I have my old 2.28 gears from the Turbo 4Runner and I ordered the rest from Marlin. I could use a top shift high/low shift rail, and shift lever handle if you happen to have them lying around! :D
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i'll check when I get home later today.
 
Dirtco said:
Due to my budget I'll be running a TG housing, Tacoma width driver side drop.
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Yes!

Are you triple sticking? I found it easier to use the TG replacement stick for the front case when I was trying to get my sticks to line up.
 
rkntoy said:
Yes!

Are you triple sticking? I found it easier to use the TG replacement stick for the front case when I was trying to get my sticks to line up.
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Yeah, that's the plan. Thanks for the info, I might just order the TG shifter if it made the install easier. How did the linkage fit with your 1" body lift? Did you have to clearance the tunnel?
 
Dirtco said:
Yeah, that's the plan. Thanks for the info, I might just order the TG shifter if it made the install easier. How did the linkage fit with your 1" body lift? Did you have to clearance the tunnel?
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I'm running the radesign triple stick with just a .5" body lift and was able to get it in without having to massage the tunnel. So 1" will give you plenty of room.

looking forward to seeing you do this. It will be a joy to watch.

here is a little pic to help motivate you. Not that you need motivation :thumb3:
Dual Case 11 by Sam Wright, on Flickr
 
Dirtco said:
Yeah, that's the plan. Thanks for the info, I might just order the TG shifter if it made the install easier. How did the linkage fit with your 1" body lift? Did you have to clearance the tunnel?
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You will be heating and bending it - the solid rod made it much easier than when I first tried my stock shifter. Tried to get good pics on my install thread.

Linkages fit fine with the 1". I initially was going to leave the tunnel completely alone but ended up making an access plate to make getting at the shifter head assembly easier. You will get lots of practice connecting and disconnecting the shift rods.
 
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Dirtco said:
Thanks for the offer! I have my old 2.28 gears from the Turbo 4Runner and I ordered the rest from Marlin. I could use a top shift high/low shift rail, and shift lever handle if you happen to have them lying around! :D
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No luck on the shift rail but i've got the shifter. Its yours if you want it. It will fit in a flat rate padded mailer
 

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Look familiar to anyone lol???

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Was cruising into Woodland Park the other day and spotted it, back bumper and quarter panel protection was a dead giveaway!
 
rkntoy said:
You will be heating and bending it - the solid rod made it much easier than when I first tried my stock shifter. Tried to get good pics on my install thread.

Linkages fit fine with the 1". I initially was going to leave the tunnel completely alone but ended up making an access plate to make getting at the shifter head assembly easier. You will get lots of practice connecting and disconnecting the shift rods.
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Due to the placement of the automatic shifter I will probably be chopping the top off the shifter and building a new one. Something like the below configuration (found on another thread).

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rkntoy said:
Ahh. Forgot you were an auto
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It's going to be more work, but I have to rework the crossmember and get a new front driveshaft anyway so now is the time to do it.

I drove this line with just the stock transfer case, having the auto with dual cases will be killer!

 
Dirtco said:
It's going to be more work, but I have to rework the crossmember and get a new front driveshaft anyway so now is the time to do it.

I drove this line with just the stock transfer case, having the auto with dual cases will be killer!
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You will love the dual cases. On my third rig with them and they are an awesome addition. Hopefully for me they will help keep the breakage down with my 37s
 
For anyone that might be ordering from Trail-Gear: If you order through Low Range you get free shipping (over $50), they will also price match sale pricing. Don't bother with the website, just call them (I talked to Parker) and place your order. I saved some serious money by going through them instead of TG.
 
Tyler James Inc said:
I love your videos dude.
The Seven Mile Rim video is a good one too.
Your 4Runner looks like it works so damn well [emoji1598]
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Thanks man! The 4Runner worked awesome, I just got sick of replacing the same parts over and over without having a stronger option available. The IFS held up better than I ever imagined it would, and I ran trails I never thought possible when I first built the truck.
 
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