converting a Previa to 4wd?
Nov 10, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Babypig
Well this is a forum for toyota trucks and 4runners not Previas. We have no experience with the engines or trannys that are in them and the scant info you provide leaves room for little else. If you have a serious question, try to get as much info as possible and then come here and ask. If you want us to do the leg work for you, you're gonna get delt to. With a mid engine design and no frame you would be better as everyone here said and either buy the all trac version, or get a donor truck and mate the Previa body to that frame. There may be options available to you but we have no idea what engine is in the van your trying to mod, or anything else about it. Some may know but this isn't an easy thing to do, so probably no one has done it. Can it be done? Sure if you got the money and knowledge we'll get you to the moon. The trans may even except gears from another trans. To add a transfer case you're probably going to have to add a solid front axle and without a frame it would be impossible or near it anyways. dropping the body on a donor frame is the easiest as suggested. Just don't get pissy cause we, like you, have little or no info on what the hell it is you want to do.
Nov 10, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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You know on Monster Garage when they add up the build tally at the end? Yeah, well that is what most of us are thinking of. They are often in the 10's of thousands in cost just for the parts, and that doesn't include labor. So I think most of us are just trying to give you a reality check. Seriously, if you have that kind of money then by all means go for it. But don't get defensive because we respond in a realistic fashion to one of your first threads ever, which contains a very lofty goal.
Stick around man. Yotatech is MELLOW compared to PBB. But you can try posting over there if you like.
You know on Monster Garage when they add up the build tally at the end? Yeah, well that is what most of us are thinking of. They are often in the 10's of thousands in cost just for the parts, and that doesn't include labor. So I think most of us are just trying to give you a reality check. Seriously, if you have that kind of money then by all means go for it. But don't get defensive because we respond in a realistic fashion to one of your first threads ever, which contains a very lofty goal.
Stick around man. Yotatech is MELLOW compared to PBB. But you can try posting over there if you like.
Nov 10, 2004 | 05:46 PM
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ok, i'll soften up.
the previa engine _should_ mate to a toyota W56 truck transmission.
beyond that i don't know. you'd have to get creative to route your drivelines etc since it's a mid engine vehicle
the previa engine _should_ mate to a toyota W56 truck transmission.
beyond that i don't know. you'd have to get creative to route your drivelines etc since it's a mid engine vehicle
Nov 10, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kyle_22r
them's fighting words...i was gonna give you some advice, but ah, never mind 
http://www.4runnerforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=58&PN=1
Not even the van people will answer him...
Nov 11, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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What's this "no help whatsoever" thing? Lots of help available here, you just have to ask questions that have answers... Like when that guy asked how to change a spare tire - eventually SOMEONE who actually knew how chimed in with a useful answer, more than one actually... no help.. sheeesh... bonehead...
Nov 11, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bluefever
actually if I changed the transmission to the supercharged all trac Previa transmission,several transfer cases would fit,from a 1998 4runner,90-94 Pickup,95-98 Tacoma,93-98 T-100,2001 Sequoia,still useless cause?
And for the record I said anything could be done if you got the money. Useless cause? Yes cause only a moron would undertake this idea when there are so many other options. I also said it could possibly be done but when asked you didn't even know what trans you had. Go ahead and do the swap, then tell us all about it.
Nov 11, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by keisur
yea, and then check out what he says about us here:
http://www.4runnerforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=58&PN=1
http://www.4runnerforum.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=58&PN=1
He claims he wants low range. Probably needs it to pull his head out of his ...
Van with a unibody, big open cabin, and a less-than-rigid floorpan mated to stump pulling low range. That's a GREAT idea...
This thread is like a car wreck, I can't stop looking at it.
Nov 11, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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Really was funny - you go back and look, no one called him an idiot, everyone tried to be somewhat supportive yet nudge him toward reality but he got pissed anyway. These kids today, just want everything given to them.... OH GOD I SOUND JUST LIKE MY DAD! 
Nov 11, 2004 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Flamedx4
What's this "no help whatsoever" thing? Lots of help available here, you just have to ask questions that have answers... Like when that guy asked how to change a spare tire - eventually SOMEONE who actually knew how chimed in with a useful answer, more than one actually... no help.. sheeesh... bonehead...
Nov 11, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bluefever
posted the model transmission as requested,received.....slamming
Have you thought of just regearing the differential and adding a locker?
