4x2 tranny

jimbo74 · 10-26-2005, 02:46 AM

so i broke my 4x2 tranny.

have no clue what it is... think its a w55 or a w56

i am almost positive my truck has a w56 2wd tranny. unless the w55 appears exactly the same?....

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Cebby · 10-26-2005, 04:54 AM

There should be a plate somewhere on the trans that has a code on it. It probably won't say W55 or W56, but some other Toyota number that you'll need to cross reference with a chart.

Now we need to dig up that chart....

Albuquerque Jim · 10-26-2005, 07:51 AM

Here's your chance, start your 4x4 conversion.

Stick the 4x4 tranny and transfer case in and have your drive shaft shortened.

Worry about the front when you get an axle.

jimbo74 · 10-26-2005, 08:29 AM

i was actually thinking about that... now instead of having my driveshaft shortened, can i get a stock driveshaft from a short bed, std cab 4x4? i know i will also need the crossmember... i am trying to keep this as cheap as possible though and 4x2 is fine with me if i can get it up and running soon..... without my truck running, i cant work... and without work, my available $ gos into negative numbers....

kyle_22r · 10-26-2005, 01:03 PM

SAS time! i think you'd at least need to get the t-case end flange yoke for the driveshaft, don't the 2wds use a slip yoke(splines on the driveshaft go into the tranny)?

of course if you want to keep it a 2wd, easiest way would be to find a 2wd truck in the junkyard. if you want a straight answer on if you can convert a 4x4 transmission to a 4x2 one, go over to marlin's site and ask on his board. they can set you straight

it's a beautiful day outside, i'm trying to get my engine running again but i've been having thoughts of starting the drivetrain/suspension build today...

Glenn · 10-26-2005, 05:08 PM

How did you break it and what is wrong with it?

jimbo74 · 10-26-2005, 07:47 PM

the output shaft snapped.... too much power.....

Waterboy · 10-26-2005, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimabena74

the output shaft snapped.... too much power.....

You sure it's not just 20 something year old parts?

Seems like a 2wd transmission would be a cheapier route and get you back on the roads faster. If you go 4wd you'd have to buy a transmission, transfer case, driveline and crossmember and get it all stuffed in there.

Rivalred · 10-26-2005, 09:41 PM

Bite the bullet, get the money one way or another and make it into a 4WD. Easier for you to make that vehicle into a 4WD than it would be for me to do it to my 05 Tacoma, that is for sure.

jimbo74 · 10-27-2005, 12:24 AM

actually i dont think its 20 year old parts... figuring its a w56, and my truck is a 22r, it was actaully for a efi which had mroe power... it probably had more to do with my heavy foot and pushing 31s on 3.07 gears with a centerforce dual friction clutch......

yes, it would be quite easy for me to do an sas and 4x4 conversion, and i might, but i need to get back on the road first and foremost.....

if someone can sell me a 4x4 tranny, tcase, crossmember, and rear truck driveshaft for a std cab shortbed, for cheap, i will go that route

stevrock · 10-27-2005, 12:26 AM

Bahahaha, too much power. You're using a what? 22r? Not enough strength to turn the big ol' tires.

The tranny from a 4wd is not the same, so either start your 4X4 conversion or get another tranny for a 2wd.

jimbo74 · 10-27-2005, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevrock

Bahahaha, too much power. You're using a what? 22r? Not enough strength to turn the big ol' tires.

The tranny from a 4wd is not the same, so either start your 4X4 conversion or get another tranny for a 2wd.

hey my 22r has liek over 100 hp

and with the way i drive, it probably shock torqued it......

yeah i found htat out earlier today... i guess internally they are the same, but the output shafts are different the 4x4 has a female output and the 4x2 has a male output shaft

10-26-2005, 04:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	There should be a plate somewhere on the trans that has a code on it. It probably won't say W55 or W56, but some other Toyota number that you'll need to cross reference with a chart. Now we need to dig up that chart.... __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

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Albuquerque Jim Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,570	Here's your chance, start your 4x4 conversion. Stick the 4x4 tranny and transfer case in and have your drive shaft shortened. Worry about the front when you get an axle. __________________ '00 SR5, "Highlander" Dual Cases, Aisin Hubs, E-Lock'd, Cryo'd, Chromo'd, ARB'd, 315's, Sonoran Steel Bumper, Lift & UCA's, 4 Crawl 1" BL, Armored...etc. F-Toy #081 in progress Dual Cases, 30 Splines, 5.71's, E-lockers, Hydro-Assist, 37's, DOM Hendrix Chassis, 80Proof, ORS, Sonoran Steel...etc.

10-26-2005, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
kyle_22r Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 3,992	SAS time! i think you'd at least need to get the t-case end flange yoke for the driveshaft, don't the 2wds use a slip yoke(splines on the driveshaft go into the tranny)? of course if you want to keep it a 2wd, easiest way would be to find a 2wd truck in the junkyard. if you want a straight answer on if you can convert a 4x4 transmission to a 4x2 one, go over to marlin's site and ask on his board. they can set you straight it's a beautiful day outside, i'm trying to get my engine running again but i've been having thoughts of starting the drivetrain/suspension build today... __________________ 1998 tacoma, 3RZ-FE, 5 speed, 30x9.5R15 M/Ts past toys: 1984 4x2 1979 4x4 1991 4x4

10-26-2005, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Glenn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ELN Posts: 1,651	How did you break it and what is wrong with it? __________________ -Glenn-

10-26-2005, 09:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rivalred Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,390	Bite the bullet, get the money one way or another and make it into a 4WD. Easier for you to make that vehicle into a 4WD than it would be for me to do it to my 05 Tacoma, that is for sure. __________________ Traded in: 2005 Tacoma DC PreRunner SJ Package Silver Streak Mica Traded in: 2007 Camry LE Silver

10-26-2005, 08:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	i was actually thinking about that... now instead of having my driveshaft shortened, can i get a stock driveshaft from a short bed, std cab 4x4? i know i will also need the crossmember... i am trying to keep this as cheap as possible though and 4x2 is fine with me if i can get it up and running soon..... without my truck running, i cant work... and without work, my available $ gos into negative numbers....

10-26-2005, 07:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	the output shaft snapped.... too much power.....

10-27-2005, 12:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	actually i dont think its 20 year old parts... figuring its a w56, and my truck is a 22r, it was actaully for a efi which had mroe power... it probably had more to do with my heavy foot and pushing 31s on 3.07 gears with a centerforce dual friction clutch...... yes, it would be quite easy for me to do an sas and 4x4 conversion, and i might, but i need to get back on the road first and foremost..... if someone can sell me a 4x4 tranny, tcase, crossmember, and rear truck driveshaft for a std cab shortbed, for cheap, i will go that route

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