I recently did this swap on my 06 Sequoia. I was able to get the front driveshaft in/out by knocking out the studs on the front flange of the t-case. It's a tight fit and it's temporary until I get it shortened, but it allows you to get the front shaft in/out without removing the transfer case every time. Another option is to find a Tacoma front shaft that will work. Depending on the engine/tranny/body style the Taco front shafts come in +/- 27", 28", 29" and they bolt right up. For the rear shaft an alternative to having it lengthened is a Trail Gear Tacoma driveline spacer. They come in .75", 1", 1.25", & 1.5" and cost abut 50 bucks. Now if I could just get the 4HI & CDL lights on the dash to stop going haywire....
@@TruckMelanoma The case bolts up easily but then you have to cut a hole in the floor and modify the shifter significantly. Then there's the front add actuator which I haven't even figured out yet. I tried to make it cable operated but failed, running in 2wd at the moment. There's a recent vid on yt if you search Sequoia FJ swap.
Just found this channel at the right time, in the beginning stages of planning a race build for my 4th gen. What would the best mods be to start with? Don't have a ton of money for a budget to start but it's gonna be a long term build.
What a fun looking 4Runner! I have a 2nd gen (2006) V6, Manual, 4x Tacoma and due to the Horrid electronic actuators, I swapped in a (2008) FJ Cruiser T-case (I had to split both my case and the new one to swap the input shafts to the larger spline that comes out of the RA60F Tacoma manual transmission) I went ADD delete up front and just manually put the front diff actuator in to position, closed it up and cut some wires at the ECU. Everything on the dash works perfect. What I want to do next is Swap in a 2UZ-FE V-8 engine (possibly from a 4th Gen 4Runner) and I'd like to know what Transmission do you run, that comes with the V-8? It should work with my FJ case.... Thanks!
This was a great video!!! My 03 V8 has a cracked Tcase and finding a replacement has been near impossible. I’ve seen this done on forums and was just wondering if there is any long term effects to not having an ADD front diff for daily driving and highway long trips. Is the Tcase going to be under too much stress from essentially spinning the front DS?
It builds up access pressure and it can push gear oil out of the shifter boot. Just have to make sure you keep an eye on the fluid level. Will happen more often in highway environments and daily driving. We have not seen any adverse affects in an off-road environment.
I wonder if a dry sump would work for the front add diff you mentioned, upgrade and solution?? Not exactly the cleanest solution, however, it is intriguing.
Only the V6 4th gen 4Runners had ADD. The diff swap is not completely necessary on the V8 trucks. Mine is working fine with the stock front diff still and I daily it.
It has not been an issue in our application. Though highway speeds for long periods of time is where you'll see the issue occur. Everything in the case is spinning so it builds up pressure and will push oil out of the shift boot.
I have a 2002 Sequoia. 4wd center lock not engaging. Four wheel drive low and high engage on vehicle. But without center locked four wheel drive systems pretty close to worthless! Looking into the FJ cruiser transfer case swap into my 2002. anyone have any thoughts?
I k iw its been a minute but Could you let me know what year make and model you got your Transfer case from.. I am have a tough time with the tcase motor on my V8 4runner..
No, there is not. You can wire things up so your CDL light is the 4Hi light and 4Lo lights when in 4Lo but it's not needed for anything to work properly.
@@mikerousseau Yes, I have. I use the Center Diff Lock light for the 4HI light. The wires are located at the 4WD ECU, under the glove box. For my 2003, it was the green w/ red stripe wire for the CDL light and the brown w/ white stripe for the 4LO light. They are in the left hand plug when you have them facing you to unplug. Different years and V6 might be different from my 2003 V8 4Runner.
@@mikerousseau We forewent any of the wiring, everything functions great, bu the dash is a Christmas tree. We actually have pulled most every computer out of this truck that had to do with ABS, 4x4, ATRAC etc.
I’m looking to swap my 4th gen with an fj t-case but I’m having trouble finding one with the shift lever. What is the best way to solve not getting a shifter? Just go right to a twin stick setup?
No, youd probably need a RF1A tcasae(found in the 1st gen Tacomas) but it really depends on your transmission tho. But you can get twin sticks for it still
Does the breather come out of the shift knob/plate or is it somewhere else on the tcase.? I had a twin stick fj case put in my 4th gen ad noticed its leaking from where the twin sticks go in.
It does not have a breather from my understanding but that's how it releases excessive case pressure is through the shift boot. Probably because you do not have a diff with ADD.
@@Lamepro1 Well that would certainly help. I am not sure then. I've only heard of that issue in that specific case. Just top it off regularly I suppose!
@@sherpamotorsports I've searched all over and found info on running the transmission and t case breathers higher up on fj cruisers but can't find any info on where the breather comes out of the tcase itself and its been driving me nuts haha
Any FJ Cruiser tcase that came from an automatic will work. You can't use the FJ tcase from the 6 speed manual variant as the input from the transmission is completely different and can't be changed.
I recently did this swap on my 06 Sequoia. I was able to get the front driveshaft in/out by knocking out the studs on the front flange of the t-case. It's a tight fit and it's temporary until I get it shortened, but it allows you to get the front shaft in/out without removing the transfer case every time.
Another option is to find a Tacoma front shaft that will work. Depending on the engine/tranny/body style the Taco front shafts come in +/- 27", 28", 29" and they bolt right up.
For the rear shaft an alternative to having it lengthened is a Trail Gear Tacoma driveline spacer. They come in .75", 1", 1.25", & 1.5" and cost abut 50 bucks.
Now if I could just get the 4HI & CDL lights on the dash to stop going haywire....
My t-case actuator shit out on me just the other day. How bad was the t-case swap?
@@TruckMelanoma What year is your Sequoia?
@@treehouseoffroad ‘05
@@TruckMelanoma
The case bolts up easily but then you have to cut a hole in the floor and modify the shifter significantly. Then there's the front add actuator which I haven't even figured out yet. I tried to make it cable operated but failed, running in 2wd at the moment.
There's a recent vid on yt if you search Sequoia FJ swap.
@@treehouseoffroadI’m sure you figured it out by now but couldn’t you just send 12volts to it with a switch?
Good luck 👍
Just found this channel at the right time, in the beginning stages of planning a race build for my 4th gen.
What would the best mods be to start with? Don't have a ton of money for a budget to start but it's gonna be a long term build.
What a fun looking 4Runner! I have a 2nd gen (2006) V6, Manual, 4x Tacoma and due to the Horrid electronic actuators, I swapped in a (2008) FJ Cruiser T-case (I had to split both my case and the new one to swap the input shafts to the larger spline that comes out of the RA60F Tacoma manual transmission)
I went ADD delete up front and just manually put the front diff actuator in to position, closed it up and cut some wires at the ECU. Everything on the dash works perfect.
What I want to do next is Swap in a 2UZ-FE V-8 engine (possibly from a 4th Gen 4Runner) and I'd like to know what Transmission do you run, that comes with the V-8?
It should work with my FJ case....
Thanks!
The transmission in our 4Runner is the A750F
From what I remember All 1gr-fe 4x4 and all 2uz-fe 4x4 transmission are the same. A750F. Only difference is the bell housing on the 1gr-fe.
This was a great video!!! My 03 V8 has a cracked Tcase and finding a replacement has been near impossible. I’ve seen this done on forums and was just wondering if there is any long term effects to not having an ADD front diff for daily driving and highway long trips. Is the Tcase going to be under too much stress from essentially spinning the front DS?
It builds up access pressure and it can push gear oil out of the shifter boot. Just have to make sure you keep an eye on the fluid level. Will happen more often in highway environments and daily driving. We have not seen any adverse affects in an off-road environment.
The video title should be Putting an FJ Cruiser Transfer Case in a Race Truck.
I wonder if a dry sump would work for the front add diff you mentioned, upgrade and solution?? Not exactly the cleanest solution, however, it is intriguing.
cool bulid man how has the fj tcase take the v8 toruqe over this
Do you have any recommendations for a locking front/rear diff not e nor air activated? Great work btw.
Harrop elockers.
Would this be any different installing on a GX470? I think the linkage would fit with less modifications
I know you guys already did this, but rock solid toys did a write up on how to get it to fit.
Oh yea, we pulled a good bit of information from there.
Could you send a link to that write up
@@jake-d4747 were you able to find that thread. This swap is very tempting
What about the add actuator
I want to swap my 2wd fj into 4wd, how difficult would this be. Would it be a simple transmission swap along with a transfer case
Early 4th gens came part time with the front add diff, pretty sure its a direct swap... 120 platforms and tacos are pretty much the same
Only the V6 4th gen 4Runners had ADD. The diff swap is not completely necessary on the V8 trucks. Mine is working fine with the stock front diff still and I daily it.
Agree, i just finished mine and have driven it all around with no issues
Do you know if the fj case is different if it's behind an auto or manual in the fj.
It must be from an auto transmission
Does anyone know which wires are the ADD wires for the 4wd ecu?
Did you end up breaking the welded rear diff?
Stupid question do you have Manuel locking hubs? Hard to tell on video
So what did you do to address the lack of an ADD front diff with he FJ case? Has there been any issue with wear in the T-Case or is it a non issue?
It has not been an issue in our application. Though highway speeds for long periods of time is where you'll see the issue occur. Everything in the case is spinning so it builds up pressure and will push oil out of the shift boot.
@@sherpaec Do you think tapping the case and adding a breather line similar to what other cases have would solve this?
I have a 2002 Sequoia. 4wd center lock not engaging. Four wheel drive low and high engage on vehicle. But without center locked four wheel drive systems pretty close to worthless! Looking into the FJ cruiser transfer case swap into my 2002. anyone have any thoughts?
5th Gen Tcase is compatible with 4th Gen trans?
I k iw its been a minute but Could you let me know what year make and model you got your Transfer case from.. I am have a tough time with the tcase motor on my V8 4runner..
Couldn’t you just use a driveshaft spacer?
Is there any wiring involved like a neutral wire?
No, there is not. You can wire things up so your CDL light is the 4Hi light and 4Lo lights when in 4Lo but it's not needed for anything to work properly.
@@xtremewlr have you done the wiring job to the lights on yours? Curious as to what it takes
@@mikerousseau Yes, I have. I use the Center Diff Lock light for the 4HI light. The wires are located at the 4WD ECU, under the glove box. For my 2003, it was the green w/ red stripe wire for the CDL light and the brown w/ white stripe for the 4LO light. They are in the left hand plug when you have them facing you to unplug. Different years and V6 might be different from my 2003 V8 4Runner.
@@mikerousseau We forewent any of the wiring, everything functions great, bu the dash is a Christmas tree. We actually have pulled most every computer out of this truck that had to do with ABS, 4x4, ATRAC etc.
How has the rear drive shaft held up? did you guys get it re-made before KOH?
We replaced it soon after installing the T-Case, it has been solid. New one is much beefier than factory.
so a 5th gen transfer case is the same as an FJ case? Also do you get the manual transmission FJ T case or the automatic Trans FJ T case?
My research shows due to splines the manual transfercase must come from an auto transmission fj
Any idea what the gear rations are in the factory vs the fj? Curious if you get a gear reduction out of it.
I can attest that the 4LO ratio is exactly the same as my 06 Sequoia - 2.57:1
Do you have the lengths for the custom driveshafts?
not on hand
I’m looking to swap my 4th gen with an fj t-case but I’m having trouble finding one with the shift lever. What is the best way to solve not getting a shifter? Just go right to a twin stick setup?
You can buy a shift lever from a few of the people that make twin sticks i believe. But if you're already spending money on it get a twin stick.
Custom mounts for it too im assuming?
Brand new wrench turner here
Would this swap work in a 1990 4Runner (2.4 22re)
No, youd probably need a RF1A tcasae(found in the 1st gen Tacomas) but it really depends on your transmission tho. But you can get twin sticks for it still
Does the breather come out of the shift knob/plate or is it somewhere else on the tcase.? I had a twin stick fj case put in my 4th gen ad noticed its leaking from where the twin sticks go in.
It does not have a breather from my understanding but that's how it releases excessive case pressure is through the shift boot. Probably because you do not have a diff with ADD.
@@sherpamotorsports I have a dana 44 front with locking hubs so I don't think that's the issue.
@@Lamepro1 Well that would certainly help. I am not sure then. I've only heard of that issue in that specific case. Just top it off regularly I suppose!
@@sherpamotorsports I've searched all over and found info on running the transmission and t case breathers higher up on fj cruisers but can't find any info on where the breather comes out of the tcase itself and its been driving me nuts haha
The way Toyota should of made the v8 4Runners
So that tcase gets rid of awd then :/
Yes, it does.
Could you give me the part number for the transfer case
Any FJ Cruiser tcase that came from an automatic will work. You can't use the FJ tcase from the 6 speed manual variant as the input from the transmission is completely different and can't be changed.
@@xtremewlr you can also pull a case out of any 5th gen 4runner that had a manual shift tcase.
V6 4runners are all part time 4wd with 2 high
Yes, they have the front ADD differentials. The 4th gen V8 4runners did not. They were all full-time 4wd.
@@xtremewlr ^ correct. The v8 solely came AWD with the non ADD front diff.
So is the add diff recommend for the fj tcase? I'm converting my 4th gen to 4wd