2wd to 4wd and stock height to Tacoma height?

[Rydell]

Hey folks, getting tough finding a decent Tacoma for a decent price so I'm thinking about finding a 6 cylinder 2wd for a good price and simply putting the parts on myself, or paying someone else if it's within budget.

Price differences are ridiculous here, so I'd have 2-3k to invest into the 2.

I don't need good suspension, just suspension that works and isn't black market quality. I may even be able to put in a set of 3" strut spacers (assuming 3" is the difference). I know the suspension won't be great, but as long as it isn't terrible on the road, then that's fine with me.

The 4wd part of it will probably have to be from an original Tacoma, unless I guess there are other vehicles that use the same parts. I hear you may need the 4wd transmission as well? Any parts required, or links to kits that include everything needed would be great, just so I can get an idea.

Anyone done a project like these before? How much did you end up spending?

Anyone else got a good idea of the cost and labor? I've swapped motors + transmissions before but haven't messed with suspension too much, if I feel anything is to "intense" I may pay someone to do it, if it's in the budget.

[Rydell]

Anyone?

[83yota]

it depends if you are willing to do an SAS. but even then it gets costly most likely more than 3K. but maybe you could look into baja or prerunner style. Both of those are outside my realm of knowledge.

[toyotathomas]

Sounds like a pain in the .  You're going to need a transfer case and front driveline as well.   

[Rydell]

Suck.

2k = doable. Over 3k... not worth the labor doing it myself.

Oh well, back to endlessly searching the intrawebz