i have to get a new clutch but i noticed a guy locally is selling a 5spd from a 79 for $100. i was wondeing if itd be worth getting and replacing my 4spd. ill be driving the truck on the hwy and everything also

 

I dont remember Toyota putting a 5spd in a 4x4 79, thought it started with the 22R in 81

 

i didnt think they made them back then either but thats what the ad says....maybe hes counting reverse to? or maybe the 5spd was in the truck when he got it.....but im just wondering if its worth the few extra bucks to get the extra gear.

 

With the model of the 5spd aside, swapping out your 4spd will make a world of difference. The L43s were carry over trannies from the 2wd's/cars, with an alum. adapter to the t-case. 1st gear is 3.67, compared to most others with a 3.93 first.

 

do i have to get the adapter or is it just a direct swap?

 

also you said l43, so im assuming theres different models. are there certian ones that are better/worse. any easyer or harder to change out?

 

any 79-95 4cyl trans will bolt up, no adapter

79-83 (will bolt up with not modification to x-member on a 1st gen)
L43 4 speed 79 - 80 3.67
L45 4 speed 81 - 82 3.93
L50 5 speed 81 - 82 3.93
L52 5 speed 83 3.93 <---Best bet for no mods to x-member

84-95 (will required custom x-member mount due to longer length)
G52 & G54 5 speed 84 - 88 (Carb) 3.93
W56 5 speed 85 - 95 (EFI) 3.95 Manual Hub Equipped Vehicles 89 and up Have W56, 89 and up ADD vehicles have G58.

85 4Runner w/EFI is W56A

W56 is most common and the stronger of the 4cyl trannies

 

dang, theres alot of different years and models. thanks though!

 

would a 5spd from a celica work?