BudBuilt More Like BUD BEEF

4Hummer · 04-30-2008, 02:46 PM

BudBuilt Xfer Case Cross Member, for 2nd Gen 4Runners, 22RE with Auto Trans
Had Bud build in a 1" Drive Train Lift.

This thing is BEEF. Beautifully designed, Strong as hell, Bud does good work. Work every penny
The AutoTranny Protection is a must,

As most of you Know the Stock cross member is a Rock Magnet. and the Skid Plate for the transfer case is a piece of tin.

Anyway Onto the Pics.

UPS Did the worst they could during shipping, the Box was ripped and smashed to hell, but the Cross member laughed it all off

Its off being Powder coated as we speak

Shipping damage "hahaha Weak little UPS girlie Man.. You cannot harm me I'm a BudBuilt"

4Hummer · 04-30-2008, 02:51 PM

While the Cross member is off being powder coated I decided to tackle the removal of the Stock Cross member

Word of advise. Use lots of penetrating lubricates days before, and Lots of heat prior to get these bolts off (Even so I still broke 3 Bolts in the Frame (Which required hours a drilling and swearing)

Front View

Rear View (don't mind my scary jack tactics... they work and surprising stable)

Look ma No Cross member (More scary Jack work... Only used to quickly see what the drive line angles would look like lifted 1")

Hopefully I get the Bud Beef Back from the powder coaters today or tomorrow.

norcalsvx · 04-30-2008, 03:29 PM

nice i love mine what color are yea going to paint it?

misterzee · 04-30-2008, 03:33 PM

Put some anti-seize on those flat-head bolts when you assemble it, or you'll play HECK getting it apart a year or two from now....

4Hummer · 04-30-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norcalsvx

nice i love mine what color are yea going to paint it?

Dunno, More than likely Black. I have a buddy that works at a powder coating factory, I give him my parts and a case a beer, Get my stuff back whatever color they are running down the line.

Quote:

Originally Posted by misterzee

Put some anti-seize on those flat-head bolts when you assemble it, or you'll play HECK getting it apart a year or two from now....

Yes Anti Seize is my friend. I use it on every single bolt I ever remove. I buy anti seize it in bulk =)

Just heard I can pick up my parts tonight... YIPPIE

n16ht5 · 04-30-2008, 04:22 PM

do you have a 1" BL?

LTrunner · 04-30-2008, 04:23 PM

i love my TG dual case x-member...

very strong and works with a single case( got he daul one so i can go duals later down the road

)

jmazoso · 04-30-2008, 04:29 PM

Sweet!!! I'll be getting mine in about a month when they get the final kinks worked out for dealing with the Marlin clocked adapter.

P.S. Bud is a pretty cool guy, he anwsered the phone the when I called.

4Hummer · 04-30-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n16ht5

do you have a 1" BL?

I have a 3" Body Lift. I Wanted to go with a 3" Drive train lift, But Bud being the helpful and knowledgeable person he his, pointed out I would run into major drive line vibrations being coil sprung. (Leaf sprung Trucks can rotate the rear diff/pinion angle) Coil Sprung trucks are Fixed.

My other option was to get a custom high angle Double Cardon/CV Drive shaft. But they are HUGE bucks. $700+

Decided 1" Drive train lift was best.

4Hummer · 04-30-2008, 09:07 PM

Well it doesn't Fit.

Very sad and disappointed. Will call Bud in the morning and see what he says.

I'll Post pics in the morning, Left my Camera Cable at work

strykersd · 04-30-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LTrunner

i love my TG dual case x-member...

very strong and works with a single case( got he daul one so i can go duals later down the road

)

That's good to know. I called Trail Gear and one of the guys told me that the dual case crossmember wouldn't work a single t-case. He just costed them a sale...

LTrunner · 05-01-2008, 06:08 PM

nope the TG daul case x-member WILL work with a single case...i've known 3 poeple who haved used it on a single case then have gone to duals...the only downfall is you have to rmove the x-member to change the fuild in the t-case...also on the side note...the V6 dual case x-member WILL NOT work with the stock v6 chain case...only the 4cly gear driven one so if you have a v6 you'd have to convert to a gear driven case(which you'd have to do anyways to run duals)

norcalsvx · 05-01-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Hummer

Well it doesn't Fit.

Very sad and disappointed. Will call Bud in the morning and see what he says.

I'll Post pics in the morning, Left my Camera Cable at work

what didnt fit? back part?

4Hummer · 05-01-2008, 08:23 PM

Nothing Fits.

Seems I have the V6 Chain Driven T-Case. A rare amount of 4Cylinder 4Runners are shipped with the V6 T-Case. I'm one of the lucky bastards that got the V6 Junk Case.

Working with Bud to see what we can do. Also checking Junks yards for 4Cylinder t-cases

norcalsvx · 05-01-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Hummer

Nothing Fits.

Seems I have the V6 Chain Driven T-Case. A rare amount of 4Cylinder 4Runners are shipped with the V6 T-Case. I'm one of the lucky bastards that got the V6 Junk Case.

Working with Bud to see what we can do. Also checking Junks yards for 4Cylinder t-cases

bummer

904_runner · 06-22-2008, 04:17 PM

Im bumping this, seems i would like to get one too

What ever came of it 4hummer?

bigt · 06-22-2008, 04:21 PM

yeah and i have 2 4 banger gen 2 runners how do i find out if i got a junk v6 tcase.
did he send you a different one?? are you selling this one?

4Hummer · 06-23-2008, 06:32 AM

Sorry For the Lack of updates.

Bud is awesome! Thats all I can say. My screw up, and he is going well out of his way to make this work.

He and I came up with a bracket that bolts to the Bud Built 4Cylinder plate, and than bolts to the stock V6 XFer case, this way If I ever bust the V6 Case, I can swap in a true 4cylinder Case! and keep my Bud Built.

So it will now work with either a 4cylinder case or a V6 case.

Bud is shipping me a new V6 Skid plate as there is no way we can get the 4Cylinder skid to fit.

Easiest way from what I learned to tell the differance between the V6 Chain Driven POS Case, and the True 4Cylinder gear driven case is the V6 case hangs down below the crossmember.

See Pics above, If yours looks like that its a V6 Case.

Ill post pics later of the new bracket, and install.

4x4mike · 06-23-2008, 06:55 AM

So you're sending back it back after it was painted?

4Hummer · 06-23-2008, 07:23 AM

04-30-2008, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	BudBuilt More Like BUD BEEF BudBuilt Xfer Case Cross Member, for 2nd Gen 4Runners, 22RE with Auto Trans Had Bud build in a 1" Drive Train Lift. This thing is BEEF. Beautifully designed, Strong as hell, Bud does good work. Work every penny The AutoTranny Protection is a must, As most of you Know the Stock cross member is a Rock Magnet. and the Skid Plate for the transfer case is a piece of tin. Anyway Onto the Pics. UPS Did the worst they could during shipping, the Box was ripped and smashed to hell, but the Cross member laughed it all off Its off being Powder coated as we speak Shipping damage "hahaha Weak little UPS girlie Man.. You cannot harm me I'm a BudBuilt" __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com Last edited by 4Hummer : 04-30-2008 at 03:00 PM.

04-30-2008, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	Beeeeeeeeeeeeef While the Cross member is off being powder coated I decided to tackle the removal of the Stock Cross member Word of advise. Use lots of penetrating lubricates days before, and Lots of heat prior to get these bolts off (Even so I still broke 3 Bolts in the Frame (Which required hours a drilling and swearing) Front View Rear View (don't mind my scary jack tactics... they work and surprising stable) Look ma No Cross member (More scary Jack work... Only used to quickly see what the drive line angles would look like lifted 1") Hopefully I get the Bud Beef Back from the powder coaters today or tomorrow. __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com Last edited by 4Hummer : 04-30-2008 at 02:54 PM.

04-30-2008, 03:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
norcalsvx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alpine--GRASS valley, CA Posts: 2,148	nice i love mine what color are yea going to paint it? __________________ 1994 toy 22re- http://www.yotatech.com/f86/nocalsvx-s-94-toy-104593/ 2006 Subaru Forester XT -some mods/awd 5spd 1994 Subaru SVX- hwy runner 84 RX7- drag car build

04-30-2008, 03:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
misterzee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Georgia-Cumming Posts: 625	Put some anti-seize on those flat-head bolts when you assemble it, or you'll play HECK getting it apart a year or two from now.... __________________ 85, 87, 96 4Runners, all males... 03 Town and Country... female CLIK4PIX

04-30-2008, 04:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
n16ht5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 253	do you have a 1" BL? __________________ photos.chrisneibauer.com - Truck Photos chrisneibauer.com - My Photos Alpentalic

04-30-2008, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
LTrunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: spfld, MA Posts: 239	i love my TG dual case x-member... very strong and works with a single case( got he daul one so i can go duals later down the road ) __________________ 89 4runner 3.0L, 5spd swaped, lifted, locked, armored, and ready for fun my build http://www.yotatech.com/f116/my-very...runner-143762/

04-30-2008, 04:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
jmazoso Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Geroge, Utah Posts: 116	Sweet!!! I'll be getting mine in about a month when they get the final kinks worked out for dealing with the Marlin clocked adapter. P.S. Bud is a pretty cool guy, he anwsered the phone the when I called. __________________ Trail Truck: 84 regular cab 85 22r -- streetRV head, 261C cam, 2.5" flowmaster, lock-right in rear, 1" Wabfab BL, IFS brakes, rock sliders, diff breathers, Amsoil, dual cases, front rock lights, tube bumper, 33x12.50 BFG MTs, 213k miles ---Currently: 5.29 prescion gears, cryo'd (just need to get them installed) send money ---Next: Front bumper Link to build-up: http://www.yotatech.com/f115/jmazoso...uildup-137611/ DD: 01 Tundra V8, 3" flowmaster, FIPK, 120K miles

04-30-2008, 09:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	BudBuilt Mikey Sad Well it doesn't Fit. Very sad and disappointed. Will call Bud in the morning and see what he says. I'll Post pics in the morning, Left my Camera Cable at work __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

05-01-2008, 06:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
LTrunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: spfld, MA Posts: 239	nope the TG daul case x-member WILL work with a single case...i've known 3 poeple who haved used it on a single case then have gone to duals...the only downfall is you have to rmove the x-member to change the fuild in the t-case...also on the side note...the V6 dual case x-member WILL NOT work with the stock v6 chain case...only the 4cly gear driven one so if you have a v6 you'd have to convert to a gear driven case(which you'd have to do anyways to run duals) __________________ 89 4runner 3.0L, 5spd swaped, lifted, locked, armored, and ready for fun my build http://www.yotatech.com/f116/my-very...runner-143762/

05-01-2008, 08:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	Nothing Fits. Seems I have the V6 Chain Driven T-Case. A rare amount of 4Cylinder 4Runners are shipped with the V6 T-Case. I'm one of the lucky bastards that got the V6 Junk Case. Working with Bud to see what we can do. Also checking Junks yards for 4Cylinder t-cases __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

06-22-2008, 04:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,985	yeah and i have 2 4 banger gen 2 runners how do i find out if i got a junk v6 tcase. did he send you a different one?? are you selling this one? __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. CAR DOLLY sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig goldie fate unknown blue 93 srf 4runner NEW TRAIL RIG IN POGRESS ifs welded rear few mods for now rebuilding fj 60 series front axle for future s.a.s Last edited by bigt : 06-22-2008 at 04:32 PM.

06-23-2008, 06:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	Sorry For the Lack of updates. Bud is awesome! Thats all I can say. My screw up, and he is going well out of his way to make this work. He and I came up with a bracket that bolts to the Bud Built 4Cylinder plate, and than bolts to the stock V6 XFer case, this way If I ever bust the V6 Case, I can swap in a true 4cylinder Case! and keep my Bud Built. So it will now work with either a 4cylinder case or a V6 case. Bud is shipping me a new V6 Skid plate as there is no way we can get the 4Cylinder skid to fit. Easiest way from what I learned to tell the differance between the V6 Chain Driven POS Case, and the True 4Cylinder gear driven case is the V6 case hangs down below the crossmember. See Pics above, If yours looks like that its a V6 Case. Ill post pics later of the new bracket, and install. __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

06-23-2008, 06:55 AM	#19 (permalink)
4x4mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 36	So you're sending back it back after it was painted?

06-23-2008, 07:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986