Atlas in a 2012 Tundra

[runuover]

Ok so my 4 wheel drive isnt working. They say its the actuator and they are expensive!! I really want something more reliable and stronger then the factory transfer case. I was going to buy and an atlas because it would be cheaper then replacing the stock stuff but when i called they said they don't make an adapter plate.


So here is my question. Does anyone know of anyway to get a atlas in my tundra or know of a better transfer case then the stock unit to go with?

Thanks

 

[amo292]

I have never heard of anyone trying this. Maybe check out Tundratalk and ask the folks there. I think the swap would cause more issues than stock but thats just my thoughts. What are you doing in a 2012 tundra that needs a stronger transferase? They are pretty beefy and haven't let many, if any, down. My 08 has seen lots of hard 4x4 miles and its never had an issue.

 

[Clutch]

Fairly new truck, it isn't covered by warranty or recall?

I can't imagine an Altas being any cheaper by a long shot than replacing an actuator.

bjowett swapped in a TC from a 200 Landcruiser.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/29091-2nd-Generation-Tundra-Building

 

[toyotech]

Problem with a TC from a cruiser would be AWD all the time


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[chet6.7]

I have not had a Toyota in years,but back in the day, I remember reading about the Marlin Crawler.

 

[Blender]

I think user "Apimpdad" on tundra solutions swapped in a divorced New Process transfer case on his white first gen. Should also be able to divorce the case on a second gen if there is physical space to fit it. You'd need a 2wd tail housing, a custom stubby shaft to the new transfer case, a custom crossmember to mount the case, custom shift linkages and modified front and rear driveshafts. The entire driveline would be longer. Sounds like a huge headache, but it could work

Personally, I'd just swap the actuator.

 

[runuover]

I wheel it a lot and take it to a lot of places that are in the middle of nowhere. Id like the gearing of the atlas and the ability to not rely on a switch to shift into 4 wheel drive.

As far as a new process goes the first gen is so different then the second. Atlas actually makes a adapter for the first gen.

 

[Mrknowitall]

Problem with a TC from a cruiser would be AWD all the time

I'm pretty sure that was the whole point of the exercise.
The factory T-case is actually pretty stout. There seem to be ways to improve reliability on the Tacomas, so something similar should be in order.

 

[Blender]

I wasn't trying to steer you towards an NP case, just bringing up the option of divorce mounting whichever case you want. The Atlas is really nice.

I'm not knowledgeable in the pro/cons of married/divorces transfer cases.

 

[runuover]

Yea I'm open to options for sure and appreciate any advice i just want to take some of the electronics out of the equation. But really surprised that know one is making a stick shifting case for this tundra. I feel like even the street guys would buy them just for the fact they all spend crazy amounts of cash on these things.

 

[Clutch]

Yea I'm open to options for sure and appreciate any advice i just want to take some of the electronics out of the equation. But really surprised that know one is making a stick shifting case for this tundra. I feel like even the street guys would buy them just for the fact they all spend crazy amounts of cash on these things.

Probably because 99% of Tundra owners really don't wheel them too hard, just the shear size of the thing...just like any of the fullsize no a huge market to wheel them. There is a reason JK's and Tacoma's get all the attention.

 

[toyotech]

Full size are either tow rigs or pre runners!!!


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[amo292]

But really surprised that know one is making a stick shifting case for this tundra. I feel like even the street guys would buy them just for the fact they all spend crazy amounts of cash on these things.

Im not surprised no one makes them. If you think about it it took them years to come out with the auburn posi rear end and an arb locker. Few people even have those. What it really comes down to is that the transfer case and gearing is not your limiting factor. Size will ALWAYS be your limiting factor when "Wheeling" a 2gen Tundra. I understand you want to take some of the electronics out of the equation, but when there are no problems with it why mess with it to potentially create more issues? I and many others have taken our Tundras way off the beaten path with no worries. 4low is perfectly adequate for most technical situations and the electronics very very rarely let anyone down. The only issue I had with electronics was having the wires to the actuator pulled out by driving over some low brush. Easy fix was to crawl underneath and plug it back in.

If you do figure out a way of going about it id be interested in checking it out. Good luck!

 

[TommyG]

Check with Marlin. They have done some crazy stuff over the years.

https://www.marlincrawler.com/