Dual Transfer Case Question

Yotaboy · 05-09-2006, 07:22 AM

I was thinking of putting a dual Toyota case on my 88 4Runner 5spd. What I want to know is that is it going to effect drivablity. I would not think so but I want to know for sure. The other question is when I legthen my front driveshaft are people getting them made or just legthening the orignal. Thanks for the help.

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superjoe83 · 05-09-2006, 04:33 PM

driveability should not change
you can lengthen your current drive shaft

Yotaboy · 05-10-2006, 04:46 AM

Thanks for the reply

BeaterToyota · 05-13-2006, 07:43 PM

I have an '88 with dual cases. Driveability is not affected by doing dual cases.

Where in VA are you? I had my rear shaft shortened and my front shaft lengthened by a heavy truck spring shop in Sterling. I think the place is called Chantilly Spring Works. They generally do dump truck springs, but I got my shafts done there and they have made me custom leafspring u-bolts a couple of times.

getitdone · 05-16-2006, 12:17 PM

Make a square shaft for the front(much cheaper/stronger). Search pirate or just ask superjoe83. He has one.

Yotaboy · 06-01-2006, 09:01 AM

Im on the coast. I talked to Stardard Machine shop in Chesapeake and they said they would have to see them first. He said that on some of the imports they have to make a whole new drive shaft. How much did yall spend at the machine shop? I dont think a square shaft would be good because you cant balance it, maybe Im wrong. Ive heard of people using the rear shaft on the front. Can you do that

? Do I need to get ride of the cv joint on the front shaft?

AxleIke · 06-01-2006, 09:12 AM

Do not make a square shaft unless you NEVER run on the road in 4wheel drive, for example, if you never get snow. You probably can't safely run a square shaft at much above 20 or so.

Key word there is safely, i'm sure people have done it, it's just a dumb idea.

getitdone · 06-01-2006, 10:11 AM

Not when it's sleeved with uhmw polyethylene.

05-09-2006, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
superjoe83 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 1,870	driveability should not change you can lengthen your current drive shaft __________________ - Joe 1984 SR5 4runner, 22re, 5-speed, chevy 63"s, rears up front custom pack, BBCS shocks, 2" BL, 5.29's, welded rear, Detroit in front, Longfields, IFS Rear, 39.5x13.50x15 IROK's, Marlin's High Steer, MC07 with stock cases, Marlin's cross member, tube bumper, Warn XD9000, Allied Beadlocks 1999 Taco 2.7 5-speed, LCE Header, Jardine 2.25 Cat-Back, 3" Downey Coilover, 33x13.5 Toyo MT's, ARB Bull Bar, Retrofitted Acura TL HID Projectors with 50W ballasts and 50W DL50 Philips 3900k bulbs

05-13-2006, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
BeaterToyota Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Warrenton, VA Posts: 644	I have an '88 with dual cases. Driveability is not affected by doing dual cases. Where in VA are you? I had my rear shaft shortened and my front shaft lengthened by a heavy truck spring shop in Sterling. I think the place is called Chantilly Spring Works. They generally do dump truck springs, but I got my shafts done there and they have made me custom leafspring u-bolts a couple of times. __________________ Click here to buy rock crawling stickers and shirts

05-16-2006, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	Make a square shaft for the front(much cheaper/stronger). Search pirate or just ask superjoe83. He has one. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

06-01-2006, 09:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,887	Do not make a square shaft unless you NEVER run on the road in 4wheel drive, for example, if you never get snow. You probably can't safely run a square shaft at much above 20 or so. Key word there is safely, i'm sure people have done it, it's just a dumb idea. __________________ 1987 Mutant 4runner\|Slightly Modified\|Lacking general build direction -Lifts and Tires look cool at the Mall, Lockers and Gears look cool on the trail. -Internet Nice Guy

06-01-2006, 10:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,006	Not when it's sleeved with uhmw polyethylene. __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

05-10-2006, 04:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yotaboy Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 168	Thanks for the reply

06-01-2006, 09:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Yotaboy Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 168	Im on the coast. I talked to Stardard Machine shop in Chesapeake and they said they would have to see them first. He said that on some of the imports they have to make a whole new drive shaft. How much did yall spend at the machine shop? I dont think a square shaft would be good because you cant balance it, maybe Im wrong. Ive heard of people using the rear shaft on the front. Can you do that ? Do I need to get ride of the cv joint on the front shaft?

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