I really want to do one or the other... but i know it'll never happen. I'm just curious what everybody would do. what would you prefer, a 3.0-3.4 swap or a 2wd-4wd conversion?

 

for a trail rig or DD?

 

I wish you would have put ARB locker in the rear as an option. Not more power and won't make it a real 4wd but would definately give you the most of your traction potential and allow you to put all your 3.0 power down to the ground.

 

50% offroading, 50% DD

 

4WD conversion with lower gears for more power is my vote.

 

Motor swap! More power!

 

Motor swap!!!!!! Supercharge it after

 

Is your 4Runner an auto or 5-speed? I think doing the conversion to an auto truck would be a lot more work but I've never done it so what do I know. I've always converted my vehicles from auto to 5 speed but the one car I did for a buddy from 5 speed to auto was a monster of problems.

With a 5 speed you can get the transfer case and it is supported by the tranny rear mount and its mount to the tranny. Get the appropriate drive shafts from a 4x4 and that is probably the easy part. What I'm not so sure is easy is putting in the front differential. I venture to say that your frame doesn't have any of the correct hangers so now you are probably looking at an SAS. Can you see how this is snowballing?

If your 2wd takes you where you want to go now then get a locker in it to maximize the traction you have. I think the 3.4 swap would be cool - more power, better economy, and an available supercharger! If you are sure you need a 4x4 to get where you need to go then I think you will save $$$ by trading your truck in on one. Sorry, but the 4x4 swap could easily get into the $4000-6000 range once the SAS is factored in.

 

when i first created the thread i thought everybody would go for the 4x4 swap vs the 3.4 swap

thanks for the input everybody! not that i'll do anythign ever

actually... if i could "get it done" concerning the 3.4 swap... id do it if it was under 1.5k

although it does kinda piss me off that i just spent $2659.73 on my head gasget fix

 

I'd do an engine swap. I'd go beefier than 3.4 though, maybe 5.0 or some other small block v8

 

If you're wanting a 4wd rig...you would probably be doing yourself a BIG favor by trading up to another rig with 4wd. From what I have heard, the 2wd-to-4wd conversion is not worth the hassle.

Engine conversions are slightly less cumbersome (only slightly).

Just my 2-cents,
Jim

 

yeah just what I was gonna say, save up and get a new rig!! It'll save you the hassle

 

If you just go out and buy a new rig its not as fun as modding your old one. Plus if you do a mod on that kinda scale it makes your truck REALLY unique and REALLY yours, your everyday driver isn't going to care to do that to his/her vehicle. It also builds pride in your truck. Building up your ris is kinda like child bearing for guys. Show some love to your old rig don't just set it aside for a new one, Yotas have feelings too

 

5.0 v-8 swap or just buy a 1978 ford bronco with a 460

 

a ford?????? Humm...NO At least stay with Toyota

 

Quote: although it does kinda piss me off that i just spent $2659.73 on my head gasget fix

did you go to the dealer to get that fixed.

 

yup

atleast it's done right? :pat:

 

if i could find a used toyota tundra v8 i would swap that for my little under powered 3.0 proable a really tight fit never seen or heard of it done yet

 

I would definitely go for the engine swap.

Noel

 

Everyone says that the iForce V8 won't fit but guys have fit the inline Supra 6 so there is hope. You'll probably have to dump the stock fan and mount pusher fans in front of the radiator