1982 Pickup L50/52 to W series Transmission ???s

kmghawaii · 12-31-2012, 03:35 PM

aloha YT,

I know everyone has done or is doing a L series 5speed to W series 5speed transmission swap in their 79-82 Pickups, basically because my L series sucks, not so smooth and getting vibration in 5th gear...I also figure rebuilding a L series is pointless due to weakness!...couple questions

1. Do any other the driveshafts need to be modified? Shorten or Length on the front or back shaft?
2. Same clutch as the L series?
3. Modification in the cab (shift positions/cut the tunnel)?

MAHALO: any info will help or links to builds!!!

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**dropzone** · 12-31-2012, 05:17 PM

Longer front drive shaft, shorten the rear. Move the cross member back 4"
There are a couple of threads on doing this in this section, I would find them for you but am heading out for new years

Chickenman · 12-31-2012, 08:43 PM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyot...56-swap-s.html

theres some good tech in there,
and some good stuff from big mike (marlin crawler).

JustDSM · 01-01-2013, 03:23 PM

Along with the info already provided, I'll add that the newer transfer cases that are attatched to the C/D/E W56 models are taller, and it will require clearancing of the 1st Gen Truck cab. Minor work, but it will rub, and it IS annoying.

12-31-2012, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
dropzone Fossilizing Personal Sales Rating: (3) Staff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PNW, rusting away Posts: 13,791	Longer front drive shaft, shorten the rear. Move the cross member back 4" There are a couple of threads on doing this in this section, I would find them for you but am heading out for new years __________________ ~robb '81 Toyota Trekker The B4Runner Mini FAQ/Ideas PNW wheeler group: Gitout.Com

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JustDSM Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 364	Along with the info already provided, I'll add that the newer transfer cases that are attatched to the C/D/E W56 models are taller, and it will require clearancing of the 1st Gen Truck cab. Minor work, but it will rub, and it IS annoying. __________________ Justin 1983 Toyota Hilux SR5 Short Bed "Issei" 世 Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use - 3RZ/W56-C Swap, RUF/63's, Sky's Crossover Steering, 33x12.50 MT/R's, 4.88's, Locked, and some armor & lights

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12-31-2012, 08:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chickenman Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Citrus Heights CA Posts: 156	http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyot...56-swap-s.html theres some good tech in there, and some good stuff from big mike (marlin crawler).

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