I have an 82 with a 4 speed tranny. If I found a 5sp out there will it just bolt up without any mods?

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Bump. Anyone?

 

Important bit of information missing, 4x4 or 2wd?

If 4x4 your likely "L" series 4 speed trans is direct swap for L50 and L52 5 speeds.
W, G, and R series 5 speeds are longer and will require moving the crossmember back.

 

My bad. Yes, it's a 4X4. How do I tell which tranny I have in there now?

Thanks!

 

Best resource in my opinion:

Rebuilt Manual Transmission | Marlin Crawler, Inc.

Note, just because it says X trans for years A-B doesn't mean that's what's in there now if a previous owner slapped something else in. Dimensions and distinguishing features for the trans are on Marlin's site as well.

 

Are there any markings on the trans itself to tell me what it is?

 

If it has a 4 speed, 4x4 transmission, it's pretty much for sure a L45. I am not aware of any 4 speed 4x4 transmissions in later vintage Toyotas.
As said above, L series will drop right in, all others will require moving the crossmember back and probable driveline modifications.

 

Am I reading this page from Marlin Crawler correctly. The 1983 trucks with a 5sp only had the L52? Also, They don't offer them anymore. Any idea where I can get one?
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You likely had a L52 original that was swapped by a previous owner for the 4 speed (probably because cheap). The door plate can be decoded to find what your original factory equipment was. My 81 supposedly came with a L52 (which supposedly wasn't available yet?? but there's a thread where others had this same thing)

Ebay and local auto wreakers/salvage yards are your likely only options for this vintage trans. Post about your approximate location and someone on here might have a good semi local place that specializes in Toyota parts.