Just finished the write-up for the B&M Tacoma/4Runner short shifter kit, check it out HERE

I made a nifty little diagram showing how it works too...

 

Can you recommend a place to buy one?

 

I don't know of any nationwide distibutors for B&M so try this place I found on Google...

http://www.martelbrothers.com/custom...at=1297&page=1

you might look around more and find a better deal though, not sure.

 

Is there anything like this available for the 1991 22re 4x4??

 

To the best of my knowledge, these are only available for the Tacoma's. They do make it for both 2/4wd and 4/6 cyl though...

 

Come to think of it though, I think LC engineering makes one for the older trucks.

 

Only for the Tacos.. Damn and I really wanted one for the Runner. Maybe some day. Hurst and or B&M need to make one for the Runners.

 

Ive got a ton of LCE goodies in my truck.I'll check with them...Thanks!

 

I think the Taco and 4Runner share the same tranny, so it should work for us too!

 

Cool, nice write-up. Now you just need to get the twin stick kit from Marlin and you'll have a whole new shifting setup.

Jim

 

You are correct, it will work for 3rd gen 5-speed 4Runners, they use the same tranny's as Taco's.

We plan to install a twin-stick in the red Taco eventually, probably once we install a crawl-box...

After driving with this B&M shifter, it makes me want to swap a 5-speed into my Runner! Auto's can get so boring...

 

lce has a short shifter for an like 3rd gen pickups... but i didnt see one for the older 2wd like my 85

 

I think LC engineering has one for your truck jima.

Dredging up ooooold posts!

 

i know they all use the same shifter seat but i think the base of the shifter may be different between models. i wouldn't mind a short shifter for my truck

 

oops. i meant to post in another one, i think this was linked off of it.... i went to lce site, they had one for later trucks but not the 85

 

thats pretty cool, i never would have guessed that B&M made anything for toyotas.

I was thinking about the twin stick the other day and i came to the conclusion that it wouldnt be really worth it unless you had a locker in the front. Or am i wrong?

 

I have read lots of people that either liked them or had troubles with noises and such. What do you think of it so far?

 

yea i started that other thread and cant decide on which one i want. the marin crawler one is cheaper but you have to send in your old shifter to be modified.

 

FYI MarlinCrawler also sells short throw shifters for most models. I know of a few that are in Taco's.

and i believe they are only $100

Steve

 

Wondering if folks would be interested in the B&M style shifter for the '95 and earlier transmissions? I'm looking at making a kit similar to what I make for the transfer case shifter:
http://www.4Crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...wShifter.shtml
for the transmission. Basically would start with the B&M Tacoma shift kit and then would use a different spacer plate to fit the different trannys. Would be looking at about $60-90 on top of the B&M shifter.
I've been running the short throw t-case shifter for over 6 years now with no problems at all. Its a very reliable system and has the benefit of being able to revert to stock and/o move it to another vehicle if desired.