Well shizzle, was waiting for a lefty, but now this might be an option.
oh, I’m a huge fan of the lefty - you don’t even have to clock it!
Well shizzle, was waiting for a lefty, but now this might be an option.
This is so damn awesome!
I wonder how much modification would need to be done to the design to fit 2nd gen taco, FJ, 4th gen T4R. One adapter for all models would be pretty sweet. Things should be pretty close since the trans was shared between the early 4th gen 4runners/ 1st gen Tundras with the 1st gen Tacoma & 3rd gen T4R.
This is so damn awesome!
I wonder how much modification would need to be done to the design to fit 2nd gen taco, FJ, 4th gen T4R. One adapter for all models would be pretty sweet. Things should be pretty close since the trans was shared between the early 4th gen 4runners/ 1st gen Tundras with the 1st gen Tacoma & 3rd gen T4R.
Mine doesn't really hang down that much below the frame. I'd have to redo my cross members and exhaust if I wanted to go any flatter.
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I'm redoing ALL that stuff. everything is getting tucked.
also, it looks like your exhaust already has its own flat belly...
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- now I just need to draw up my coupler spacer (I'm going to use a .25" spacing ring to recenter it between the two splined shafts) and get quotes on the shift lever adapter and the coupler spacer, then we'll see if this is actually viable.
How's smooth is the t-case shift with the offset on there? Offsetting like that has to create less leverage at the case and put more stress on the offset plate.
I won’t really know until I make a couple and try it. It should behave the same as a bent lever would, with the exception of wanting to twist the relatively flat plane of the adapter - which is why I went 1/4” and kept it kinda wide...
It’s not much different. My shifter sits a little lower than stock with the way I did the extension to relocate it, and it’s still not bad at all.How's smooth is the t-case shift with the offset on there? Offsetting like that has to create less leverage at the case and put more stress on the offset plate.
It’s not much different. My shifter sits a little lower than stock with the way I did the extension to relocate it, and it’s still not bad at all.
Exactly. Will that weld on the stock shift lever to the adapter hold over repeated uses? These cases aren't hard to shift but it does take some force. Assuming that shaft is close to 1/2" that's 1 1/2" circumference of weld. I guess that should be plenty strong but you welder guys know this shit better then I do. lol
I was a little worried about it not clearing the trans tunnel, so I made sure it sat low. Works fine, but I’d rather it be a little taller and not as far forward. Throwing it into 4lo feels like I have to reach way forward. Obviously I have no plans to redo it within the next few months, but if I were to pull the case again, I’d clock it back a little to be more like stock.L
Let’s see it.
I was a little worried about it not clearing the trans tunnel, so I made sure it sat low. Works fine, but I’d rather it be a little taller and not as far forward. Throwing it into 4lo feels like I have to reach way forward. Obviously I have no plans to redo it within the next few months, but if I were to pull the case again, I’d clock it back a little to be more like stock.
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I was a little worried about it not clearing the trans tunnel, so I made sure it sat low. Works fine, but I’d rather it be a little taller and not as far forward. Throwing it into 4lo feels like I have to reach way forward. Obviously I have no plans to redo it within the next few months, but if I were to pull the case again, I’d clock it back a little to be more like stock.
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Well that was just tacked in that pic. It’s plenty strong. Not worried about it failing at all. I have plenty of other shit to worry about lolWell, if welding up @Tetten tie rod with a wrench held I'm sure that will too. lol