Hello everyone!
Okay, this has been long awaited, but there are still no steps to do so. I will be taking it upon myself to document all the steps I take to make a 2zz AWD, mainly using bolt-on parts. So far, I have sourced a few parts to get this to work for a fair price. I planned to source everything from an RX300 since the same wheelbase, and the Celica seems to have the exact mounting locations. The only difference is the way the rear is set up. There is no leaf spring. After spending two days at the junkyard getting my parts, I learned the transfer case was destroyed inside. That was a waste of time. On the upside, I got a minor diff that should bolt into the Celica with minimal mounting and no cutting.
The parts I have sourced so far:
1999 Lexus Rx300:
I plan to get the remaining parts and still keep the cost low. I would also like to keep it simple so more people can do the conversion.
The plan right now is to source a 153 transmission with a transfer case or, better yet, a 154f which I hear some Rav4s have. After I get the new tranny, I feel the axles from the U140 will not work with the 153. I will be doing more research on this; otherwise its back to the junkyard looking for parts
If anyone has anything to add, please do,
But for now, it's off to the garage.
Okay, this has been long awaited, but there are still no steps to do so. I will be taking it upon myself to document all the steps I take to make a 2zz AWD, mainly using bolt-on parts. So far, I have sourced a few parts to get this to work for a fair price. I planned to source everything from an RX300 since the same wheelbase, and the Celica seems to have the exact mounting locations. The only difference is the way the rear is set up. There is no leaf spring. After spending two days at the junkyard getting my parts, I learned the transfer case was destroyed inside. That was a waste of time. On the upside, I got a minor diff that should bolt into the Celica with minimal mounting and no cutting.
The parts I have sourced so far:
1999 Lexus Rx300:
- Rear axles
- Front axles
- Rear differential
- Driveshaft
Total cost = $167I plan to get the remaining parts and still keep the cost low. I would also like to keep it simple so more people can do the conversion.
The plan right now is to source a 153 transmission with a transfer case or, better yet, a 154f which I hear some Rav4s have. After I get the new tranny, I feel the axles from the U140 will not work with the 153. I will be doing more research on this; otherwise its back to the junkyard looking for parts
If anyone has anything to add, please do,
But for now, it's off to the garage.