This adapter plate kit allows you to mount one or more gear driven transfer case(s) in your 1995-2004 2.7L/3.4L Tacoma. The adapter plate is CNC machined from 6061 T-6 Aluminum at the Trail Gear Headquarters. Vehicle modifications required for installation include: lengthening the front and shortening the rear drive shafts, additional floorboard hole for the second transfer case and crossmember replacement. Our design does not require modification to the transmission for installation.
With our Tacoma adapter plate you can install the legendary Toyota gear driven transfer case(s) in your trail rig. These cases are known for their strength, reliability and configuration flexibility. With the correct adapter plate you can put one, two or even three transfer cases into your truck. Each case can have stock 2.28 gears or 4.70 low range gears installed.
NOTE: One top shift case will be needed to perform this conversion, for duals, both cases need to be top shift. Also required is one 23-spline 2.28 input gear.
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Installation Notes:
nstallation Instructions: 1. Apply silicone to the mating surface of your gear drive transfer case. 2. Fasten together with Provided M10-1.25 bolts, washers and nuts. Use the shorter bolts in the lower two bolt holes. NOTE: If you have an automatic transmission, skip to step 6. 3. Remove stock seal from back of the transmission. 4. Install provided coupler to the transmission. 5. Install the seal housing with seal with a rubber mallet. NOTE: If you have a manual transmission, skip to step 15. 6. Remove 7 bolts to separate the rear transmission housing from the transmission. 7. Remove snap ring of the rear support bearing. 8. Remove the rear transmission seal. 9. Remove the rear support bearing. 10. Support bearing removed. 11. Clean mating surface and apply silicone. 12. Re-attach the rear transmission housing with 7 bolts and install sleeve. 13. Apply silicone to the seat of the seal housing. 14. Install the seal housing with a rubber mallet. 15. Your dual transfer case is now ready to mount to your transmission. Use the provided M8-1.25 bolts and washers on the specified holes. Complete the installation with the stock hardware.