Tranny Swap

[Shark49]

I have an '87 4runner DLX with 4 speed automatic and i cant stand it. Its always searching for gears and maxing out rpms up here in the mountains of North Carolina. I need to go to a 5 speed manual and was wondering if anyone has done the swap, how hard was it, and hopw much did it cost you?

thanks,
Nate

 

[fourwd1]

First, what size tires do you have? If they're larger than stock and you still have stock gears, that's contributing to your problem.

Swapping in a manual isn't that hard if you're mechanically inclined. You'll need a trans and t-case, and probably have to deal with the autos ECM.

 

[Shark49]

I have stock rims and tires. I just need that extra gear because in a 5 speed the gears are shorter which is all i need. Unless there is some way to "regear" and autiomatic which i dont think anyone does right?

 

[foxfab]

I have done 3 and am going to be doing my 4th coming up soon. R151F into my 87 22RE 4Runner. I usually just buy the entire parts truck and take what I need to do the swap. I do have some spare parts that you may need like pedals, hydraulic line, and a few other odds and ends. Its pretty straight forward. I usually cut out the center hump from the donor cab and weld it in to the swapee als to get the boots to fit nicely.