Matt, the owner of TG, used to work for Marlin back in the day. Marlin was wanting to sell the company, and Matt was the buyer. Last second Marlin backed out, and pissed Matt off. Matt started his own company, and the rest is history. At least that is what I heard.
Toyota Project: TacoCart
- Thread starter Herzog
- Start date
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- Tags
- build thread sas tacoma
- Location
- Richfield, UT.
My old buggy had a dual case adaptor from trail gear and the 4.7 gears set and the twin stick. I only assembled it one time ever and never had a problem with any of it after 10 years. As far as i know it still hasnt been touched by the current owner.
Good to know, thanks guys. Likely putting in the order today as I got the case all apart and inspected.
Alright, the adapter showed up and then I realized that I need to replace the 21 spline input with a 23 spline input so I said "screw it" and ordered the 4.7:1 gear set with the 23 spline input. This should be fun! That's some stupid gearing, I'm excited.
Taco Tcase Tuesday (except not Tuesday)
As mentioned above, I picked up the case on NYE.
Tear down and part collecting
Since it had sat out side for however long it was pretty gnar. Nothing some kerosene and scrubbing can't take care of though.
Might as well paint it since it's all clean now. This was only color I had besides hammered black.
More to come when the gearset shows up
As mentioned above, I picked up the case on NYE.
Tear down and part collecting
Since it had sat out side for however long it was pretty gnar. Nothing some kerosene and scrubbing can't take care of though.
Might as well paint it since it's all clean now. This was only color I had besides hammered black.
More to come when the gearset shows up
- Location
- Richfield, UT.
Seen this on the insta. I think you need this sticker Herzog.
DesertRam
Active Member
- Location
- Southern New Mexico
I saw that little sticker on a Tacoma just yesterday in the Lowe's parking lot. Made me chuckle all the way into the store.
Spork
Tin Foil Hat Equipped
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, UT
I woke up this morning with the fear that I might have missed something during the install yesterday... so when I was done working I went back out to see if I could turn the tcase by hand. Nope... I thought that was pretty odd. In low gear I should be able to turn that input shaft no problem. Then I noticed inside the shifter hole that the gear was really close to the shift fork base.
I pulled it all back apart and sure enough, I missed the step where I was supposed to grind down the fork. I'm really glad I caught that, that would have sucked.
Nope
Yep
Those of you that mentioned eariler about the weird hold in the adapter plate. Is that it? The larger hole on the lower right side? It has no threads and I can't fathom what would cover it when it's mounted. That seems pretty.... stupid? The hole is even there in their instructions photos with no mention of doing anything with it.
Anyhow, ready to go. Maybe I'll tear into the taco this weekend.
I pulled it all back apart and sure enough, I missed the step where I was supposed to grind down the fork. I'm really glad I caught that, that would have sucked.
Nope
Yep
Those of you that mentioned eariler about the weird hold in the adapter plate. Is that it? The larger hole on the lower right side? It has no threads and I can't fathom what would cover it when it's mounted. That seems pretty.... stupid? The hole is even there in their instructions photos with no mention of doing anything with it.
Anyhow, ready to go. Maybe I'll tear into the taco this weekend.
Also - does anybody have any experience with this guys triple shifters? I kinda want that
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
I've helped installed a rad design aw4 shift controller on a friend's XJ a LOoONG time ago. I can't say anything about the triple shift setup but I didn't mind having my rear case shift further back in our stock mod 85 4runner. It was easy to leave the front case in low and just shift the rear case as needed and it was easier to reach in the harness although we didn't have much if any interior. Perhaps the triple shift will let you keep a center console.
anderson750
I'm working on it Rose
- Location
- Price, Utah
You know.....I think you would have been fine letting that gear wear it’s own grove in the fork. It would have created a tighter tolerance than you achieved. 50 miles at 70 mph and an oil change and you are good to go.
All kidding aside, I have done that before on a motor rebuild on one of our race motors. Nothing like waking up in the middle of the night 2nd guessing yourself. Good catch.
All kidding aside, I have done that before on a motor rebuild on one of our race motors. Nothing like waking up in the middle of the night 2nd guessing yourself. Good catch.
Spork
Tin Foil Hat Equipped
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, UT
yes the hole on the lower right side, I would weld that one shut. I think it was leftover from the early truck doublers that shared oil between transfer cases/transmission.
Wait so the stuff we stress about at night can sometimes be helpful? Haha nice catch.
I don’t have any experience with Toyota shifters but I’ll tell you that Rory is a stand-up, super nice guy. I’ve hung out with him quite a bit over the last couple years at WERock events. I’ve also never heard a single complaint about any of his products which is saying something for sure.
I don’t have any experience with Toyota shifters but I’ll tell you that Rory is a stand-up, super nice guy. I’ve hung out with him quite a bit over the last couple years at WERock events. I’ve also never heard a single complaint about any of his products which is saying something for sure.
That's what I figured... pretty odd. I think I might just find a rubber plug that will fit it and seal that sucker in. I'm not setup to weld aluminum.
Right?
Thanks for the context on Rory and his shifters. Looking at it closer, I think I might just order the base and make my own shifters because I'm automatic and can't afford to take up that much space. I thought about making my own base but that would just take more time than it's worth and his machined al base looks really nice and simple to use.
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
I would probably tap that hole and thread a bolt into it with RTV then cut the head off. Or if you want to bring it down to me I'd be happy to weld it up for you.
That's a really good idea. I'll just npt tap it use a threaded pipe plug.
I ordered this unit from Radesigns today. I think what I will do is make my own shifter handles and use shifter cables that will route back and control the levers on this. Should allow me to package it better and keep things close to stock in the center console and clean.
