Remco Driveshaft Install On Toyota Tacoma

[Eric Johnson]

OK, OK, Mike. All I can say is I handle a Sawzall much better than I do walk-in
barbeques.
I've counted my fingers twice since I did the frame cutting and I keep coming up
with 9-
3/4 so pretty sure I haven't lost any more than I had before.

Like I said in my response to Bruce, Jeep installation is a much simpler deal
and tow is
easier with a transfer case that has a neutral position. The Tacoma is a 4X4
also but
transfer case is electronically actuated with 2H, 4H, 4L only, so you have to
install a drive
shaft disconnect to keep from overheating the tranny on the road. In many
respects the
Jeep is a better tow choice but I wanted the versatility of a double cab pickup
and decided
to make the change.

I work slow two and have about 4-5 hours in the job so far, but have saved the
$1,000
Ancira RV wanted to do the job. Plus, I'll know that the bolts are torqued
right, etc.

I'll give you a call if I get stumped. I think the Remco driveshaft could be
interesting.

Eric in San Antonio
84FC35SBWL2

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...> wrote:
>
> > Blue Ox recommends a reciprocating saw to cut the front crossmember.
>
> Wow, cutting crossmembers with a reciprocating saw?! I'm sure the
> Lone Star Bird members are frightened at the idea of Eric and
> reciprocating saw in the same sentence! ;^) Yo, Eric, remember the
> bbq grill...... <>
>
> In all seriousness, the sound of this install sure makes me glad I
> bought Jeep(s). The Blue Ox install on those do not require
> implements of destruction and are simple bolt together operations that
> took maybe an hour at my pokey pace.
>
> Eric, holler if you need help grinding and cutting.
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "birdshill123"
> wrote:
> >
> > Eric:
> >
> > We have a double cab SR5 4x4. Fabulous vehicle. However they are a
> > litle heavy at 4300 lbs. The cable comes in on the hump right beside
> > the driver. I find that if you connect the disconnect a few seconds
> > after start up the idle has slowed down juts the right amount for a
> > quick coupling. It takes a little practice. Remco used sheet metal
> > screws to attach the cable to the floor. I would have attached the
> > cable to the reinforced parts of the floor. I had to fix mine twice.
> > Blue Ox recommends a reciprocating saw to cut the front crossmember. I
> > had to grind mine afterwards and the brackets still would not fit. I
> > did not have a torch to heat them up and could not bend them by hand.
> > Finally used the "fork ears" on our 6 yard waste bin . Hooked one end
> > of the bracket in the ear and bent it outward. Did the same for the
> > other side. After clamping the bracket to the frame I used a huge c -
> > clamp to draw the bracket tight to the frame. I figure Blue Ox was out
> > by 3/8 of an inch!! Many Blue Ox installations require you to butcher
> > the vehicle. The truck tows really well. Good Luck
> >
>