Swapping current T-case and converter onto used tranny?

[zoombyu86]

I'm in the market for a used trans. I have a 2000 Ltd, I found a used trans with only ~70k miles but its from a 98. It also doesn't have a converter. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. the trans from 96-2000 are the same, its just the t-case thats different? If thats the case, can I put my 2000 t-case onto the 98 trans and also my converter onto that one?

I've never done drivetrain but I'm not on a time constraint. Is it possible, how hard?

 

[HiluxSurf SSR-G]

i think there was a change in late 1998 for MY1999, from conventional kick-down cable to fly-by-wire.

 

[gamefreakgc]

I'm in the market for a used trans. I have a 2000 Ltd, I found a used trans with only ~70k miles but its from a 98. It also doesn't have a converter. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. the trans from 96-2000 are the same, its just the t-case thats different? If thats the case, can I put my 2000 t-case onto the 98 trans and also my converter onto that one?

I've never done drivetrain but I'm not on a time constraint. Is it possible, how hard?

Trans is different. They changed the valve body design. You will want a 99-00 only.

 

[T4R2014]

IDK about you, but I'd be getting a new converter. If the old transmission died, then that converter won't be nice inside either. Last thing you want is to drop the transmission again because that old converter is shuddering or whining.

 

[MStudt]

You need to find something from a 99-00, and nothing else. When you find that transmission get the torque converter as well. I would keep as much in common as you can. The transmission, torque converter, and t-case would all be items I would pull from the donor.

 

[johnbyebye]

i think there was a change in late 1998 for MY1999, from conventional kick-down cable to fly-by-wire.

That was 01 and 02. Up to 2000 still uses a conventional line pressure cable.

 

[phattyduck]

I have a '97 trans in my '99 with no troubles. You can swap over the transfer case without issue to keep the multi-mode electronics happy.

I would be concerned about the torque converter though - a new or low mileage one would be best...

-Charlie

 

[gamefreakgc]

I have a '97 trans in my '99 with no troubles. You can swap over the transfer case without issue to keep the multi-mode electronics happy.

I would be concerned about the torque converter though - a new or low mileage one would be best...

-Charlie

That's very interesting. So the different valve body design does not affect function, even with the newer torque converter in it? Did you switch anything else with it, such as the 4WD ECU?

I realize that no one answered the first question. The torque converters can be done with just two people and a floor jack but for removing the transmission, you'll need a transmission jack for sure. I pulled a 2WD transmission once with the engine, and it was too heavy for me to lift, much less lower down on my own or put back in. 4WD ones are even bigger. Also, unless you are removing the valve body, draining the pan only removes about 1/2 of the fluid, so there's a lot of weight still in there.

 

[phattyduck]

That's very interesting. So the different valve body design does not affect function, even with the newer torque converter in it? Did you switch anything else with it, such as the 4WD ECU?

I used the torque converter that came with the 'new' '97 trans. So, complete 2WD '99 trans+converter replaced with complete 4WD '97 trans+converter worked 100% fine. I swapped over my gear position switch and temp sensor, just because they were all beat up on the 4WD trans. All plugs, etc. are the same on the exterior and if anything, it shifts better than the original (fairly well taken care of) 2WD trans. I always had the backup possibility of converting the A340E to 4WD with the output shaft, but I never needed to do that, luckily.

No 4WD computers or anything - it was a J-shift case. Just a few wires for the ADD system and 4WD light on the dash.

The different valve body does matter when you are doing shift kits and internal repairs... just not when swapping the whole transmission.

-Charlie