So guys not sure what to do! Looking for some input/Help from the Toyota ppl. Even in the Pittsburgh area. So here’s the run down. Well it looks like I got a messed up flexplate making some weird noises. So what to do 5 speed swap which on a 2001 not to easy since Of the multimode 4wd from what I read on here. . I have a access to a full complete running 97 5speed 4runner should I swap the parts and just do it or fix with new flexplate and have a auto again. This not my DD driver. It’s my Weekend rid and trail rig etc.
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Personally, I would just replace the flex plate (OEM). Pulling the tranny isn't too hard. Might as well replace the rear main seal while the tranny is out too.
A manual swap is a much more labor intensive project but it certainly can be done...
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1999 SR5 4x4 Auto for parts
2011 Camry SE V6
2011 Highlander Limited
Personally, I would just replace the flex plate (OEM). Pulling the tranny isn't too hard. Might as well replace the rear main seal while the tranny is out too.
A manual swap is a much more labor intensive project but it certainly can be done...
Seeing that you'll need to buy a transmission jack to do the job of replacing the flexplate, you might want to look into a quote to see how much a shop would charge instead.
Personally, I would just replace the flex plate (OEM). Pulling the tranny isn't too hard. Might as well replace the rear main seal while the tranny is out too.
A manual swap is a much more labor intensive project but it certainly can be done...
That ALL depends on where you're doing it and what tools you have at your disposal. On a lift? Oh yeah, probably not too bad at all. On your back under the truck? Forget that noise. I'll buy a new truck before I do that again. PITA. Who the hell puts fine thread bolts in a bellhousing? I mean, really?
That ALL depends on where you're doing it and what tools you have at your disposal. On a lift? Oh yeah, probably not too bad at all. On your back under the truck? Forget that noise. I'll buy a new truck before I do that again. PITA. Who the hell puts fine thread bolts in a bellhousing? I mean, really?
I've pulled two tranny's and two engines on my back... in my garage....in winter...in Wisconsin. Yeah, no fun at all but doable.
You can always rent a tranny jack if you don't want to buy one. My local hardware store rents them for like $30 a day.
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1997 SR5 4x4 Auto, 99' tall coils up front, OME 906's, Truetrac LSD, Airaid MIT
1999 SR5 4x4 Auto for parts
2011 Camry SE V6
2011 Highlander Limited
Save yourself a boat load of money and just do it yourself if you have some experience turning a wrench. Removing the tranny really isn't too bad, it just takes some time.
Even if you buy a tranny jack, you'll still save hundreds of dollars doing it yourself.
Make sure you buy an OEM flexplate. My buddies Tacoma wen't through 2 or 3 aftermarket flexplates in a very short time (kept cracking). I had a spare OEM flex plate from my donor truck that I gave him. It never cracked again and he sold the truck.
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1997 SR5 4x4 Auto, 99' tall coils up front, OME 906's, Truetrac LSD, Airaid MIT
1999 SR5 4x4 Auto for parts
2011 Camry SE V6
2011 Highlander Limited
Did mine in the middle of winter in a garage w holes in it and a salamander heater while on my back. Truck is lifted so it sat on all 4 tires. First time doing that large of a job. Takes patience and preferably an extra set of eyes to make sure nothing gets caught up.
Save yourself a boat load of money and just do it yourself if you have some experience turning a wrench. Removing the tranny really isn't too bad, it just takes some time.
Even if you buy a tranny jack, you'll still save hundreds of dollars doing it yourself.
Make sure you buy an OEM flexplate. My buddies Tacoma wen't through 2 or 3 aftermarket flexplates in a very short time (kept cracking). I had a spare OEM flex plate from my donor truck that I gave him. It never cracked again and he sold the truck.
I'm looking into doing this as well. I hear you don't have to pull the tranny all they way out..just enough to get to the flexplate bolts. Any experience?
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I'm looking into doing this as well. I hear you don't have to pull the tranny all they way out..just enough to get to the flexplate bolts. Any experience?
So guys Looks like I will be doing this job myself. I got a 2 car garage with lots of tools. I don’t mind buy a few tools here and there plus always go to know your truck.
So should i also replace the torque converter?
Talked to a few Tranny ppl and someone mention Just take out one of the bell housing bolts replace all of them or some longer bolts from fastenal or hardware store so u can just slide trans out enough to replace the flexplate plate?
Also what do u guys think of using a good used one from a Tacoma
Also Willa 03 Tacoma transfer case fit a 01 4runner?
I bought the most expensive tranny jack Harbor Freight sells. It was $300. Money well spent. It works great and I've used it many other times like to assist in dropping the fuel tank and getting heavy aftermarket skids in place.
Here's some videos that might help you out:
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I bought the most expensive tranny jack Harbor Freight sells. It was $300. Money well spent. It works great and I've used it many other times like to assist in dropping the fuel tank and getting heavy aftermarket skids in place.
Here's some videos that might help you out:
Ahhh the man himself chims in.. Thanks Tim just did my LBJ and used your vid as a reference. Thanks for all the work you put in.
I think the big thing is can we... replace the flexplate with out having to fully drop the tranny out. IE use longer studs in the bell housing that will allow the transmission to slide back just enough to get in there.
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So guys Looks like I will be doing this job myself. I got a 2 car garage with lots of tools. I don’t mind buy a few tools here and there plus always go to know your truck.
So should i also replace the torque converter?
Talked to a few Tranny ppl and someone mention Just take out one of the bell housing bolts replace all of them or some longer bolts from fastenal or hardware store so u can just slide trans out enough to replace the flexplate plate?
Also what do u guys think of using a good used one from a Tacoma
Also Willa 03 Tacoma transfer case fit a 01 4runner?
I can't speak for the torque converter, I guess if you are in there and have the money it can't hurt. I don't think they are prone to failure on these years, so unless you are having issues...
on the flexplate just buy a brand new OEM one from an online Toyota parts dealer like McGeorge or camelback ext. They sell parts at 50% of the price. it really changes the game one OEM parts
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