It seems like it wouldn’t be much different than an 80 series land cruiser. I would lean towards wanting a birfield type joint in the front shafts as opposed to a u joint depending on what axle you’re going to use just for smoothness.
In theory, I concur. I know the multi-mode TCASE adds some complexity, but no idea how much...
not specifically for this question... I have a 3rd gen 4runner w/ multi-mode that I keep thinking about throwing an axle under. But want it to still be DD.Are you considering swapping an AWD transfer case into a truck with a standard J-shift case? That's a whole different can of worms...
are you doing locking hubs, does that play into it?
my kids 80 is awd.
is that how the 4runner case works?
not specifically for this question... I have a 3rd gen 4runner w/ multi-mode that I keep thinking about throwing an axle under. But want it to still be DD.
BUT... I have also thought about the idea of a multi-mode tcase in my doublecab... Just because i think it'd be cool.
Just had a thought as well - would the truck need selectable or open diffs for driving on dry pavement? If the multi mode has the limited slip/torsen center diff, locked diffs might cause some funny driving behavior under power and/or kill the center diff.
100% agree this is a risk. The only advantage of keeping the multimode - aside from not having to source a new tcase - is for the few times a year that having AWD is nice. But it would probably need the correct wiring to ensure that lockers weren't engaged unless center case is locked - or something similar.
for the tacoma idea... I was thinking AWS w/ long travel could be fun.
What would be the advantage of AWD mode if you have to lock the hubs anyway? You can lock the hubs now and just flip it in and out of 4wd on the fly as needed.
This just seems like more wiring to dick with when you could be driving it, hypothetically speaking
cause tech sucks...What would be the advantage of AWD mode if you have to lock the hubs anyway? You can lock the hubs now and just flip it in and out of 4wd on the fly as needed.
This just seems like more wiring to dick with when you could be driving it, hypothetically speaking
Hahaha build everything the same like it always has, duh!!!cause tech sucks...