NorthWest Fabworks

07/07/2026

A great build deserves great parts.

This clean NP205 build from is equipped with our Full Billet Bearing Retainer Kit, bringing modern precision to one of the toughest transfer cases ever built.

Whether you're freshening up a stock NP205 or building one to handle years of abuse, replacing worn factory cast components with precision CNC-machined parts is an upgrade that pays off every time you hit the trail.

Big thanks to for sharing the photos and trusting Northwest Fab on the build.

Who's running an NP205 in their rig?

07/02/2026

Some builds demand more.

More tire. More horsepower. More traction. More abuse.

That's where the BlackBox Titan comes in.

Built on the same proven concept as our original BlackBox, the Titan is designed for the guys pushing their rigs even further. With a massive 1.75" 34-spline output, it's ready for the toughest trails and biggest builds.

Looking for even more strength? Add our optional Heavy Duty Lid. Featuring an integrated bearing retainer and a 50% higher load rating than the standard lid, it's the ultimate upgrade for high-torque builds or added peace of mind when the terrain gets extreme.

Whether your build is better suited to the original BlackBox or the heavy-duty BlackBox Titan, you're getting a crawl box that's machined from billet aluminum, built in Canada, and engineered to perform when it matters most.

Which one would you choose for your build—the proven BlackBox or the BlackBox Titan?

06/20/2026

🔥 Titan NP205 shafts throwing sparks in the hard turning process.

This is one of the final machining operations before these shafts move on to inspection and assembly.

Designed for the builders who demand more from their drivetrain than the factory ever intended.

Big tires. Low gears. Heavy throttle.

06/18/2026

Not every project starts with a complete plan.

A lot of the builds we see start with a simple idea:

"I wonder if I can make this work."

A different engine.
A different transmission.
A transfer case nobody thought would fit.

Before long, a simple idea turns into a full custom build.

That's what we enjoy most about this industry. Seeing people take an idea from the drawing board and turn it into something real.

What's the project sitting in your shop right now that you're determined to finish?

📸 Post a photo in the comments.

05/30/2026

Most people know us for TDI swaps.

What many don't realize is our adapter kits work with both VW diesel and gasoline engines, opening the door to far more than just off-road builds.

4x4s. Street trucks. Drift cars. Rock crawlers. Overland rigs. Track cars. Custom projects.

Whether you're using a 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI, or a turbocharged 1.8T, our adapter kits allow VW power to be paired with a wide range of transmissions.

Some customers build for fuel economy.
Some build for torque.
Some build for reliability.
Some build because they want something completely different.

That's the fun part—there's no single way to use these kits.

One kit. Endless possibilities.

Designed, machined, and tested in Canada 🇨🇦

What's the wildest project you'd put a VW engine into?

TDconversions.com is the home for Diesel Conversion kits and parts. Turbo Diesel swaps for all makes and models; Jeep, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, GM, Chevy, Dodge.

05/26/2026

“Toyota VF chain-drive transfer case?
Want lower gearing for crawling, trails, or larger tires?

The EcoCrawler is a compact underdrive designed for Toyota VF1, VF2, and VF4 transfer cases.

It replaces the reduction section of your factory transfer case with a CNC-machined billet underdrive that gives you an additional low range while keeping a compact drivetrain setup.

Perfect for:
• Tacoma
• 4Runner
• FJ Cruiser
• Tundra
• GX builds
• Custom Toyota projects

Run it with:
• Toyota rear cases
• RF1A gear drive cases
• Atlas transfer cases
• NP205s

Compact. Strong. Built for serious Toyota builds.

CNC-machined in-house from billet 6061-T6 aluminum.
Made in Canada 🇨🇦

05/20/2026

Built the hard way.

The NWF Trident Shifter isn’t just about grabbing gears—it’s about full control over your drivetrain. Clean shifts, solid feel, and built to handle whatever abuse your rig throws at it.

Whether you’re running an EcoCrawler or a full dual case setup, the Trident gives you precise control without the slop.

No guesswork. No missed shifts. Just mechanical confidence.

Tag your rig or send us your setup—we want to see how you’re running it 👊

04/24/2026

More oil. Less heat. Simple as that.

The Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series BlackBox just got a proper overhaul.

We reworked the base to bump oil capacity—because heat is what kills parts, and these rigs don’t exactly live easy lives.

Long climbs. Slow crawls. Heavy loads.
This is where it matters.

Same proven gearing.
Same billet construction.
Just tougher where it counts.

Take a closer look.
Got one under your 80? Tag us—we want to see it working.