my 83 lwb 2wd has a automatic trans and I was thinking of swaping it over to a 5speed. Has this been done? is there a thread on it?

Thanks

 

Not sure if its been done but on a first-gen it can't be that hard. Just need to get a clutch pedal setup, proper flywheel, clutch kit, and obviously transmission. Shouldn't be hard to do at all.

That said, first-gen 4/5-speeds are waaay more common than automatics. I'd just sell yours and buy another first-gen with a manual already installed. You'd probably come out money ahead in the end.

 

Well the flip side is that while there are literally tons of first gen 4/5 speed trucks out there, you can't say that there are many that are in really good shape. If you have a really solid engine I would say go for it. Frequently its one of those things where you can just buy the parts you need and most everything will bolt together. Remember mass production of automobiles means that the company will change as few things from model to model as possible.

Generally it is easiest to have a complete donor truck. My best guess is that based on the hydraulic clutch design, you should be very easily able to rig up your clutch pedal linkage. Cutting the transmission tunnel for the shift tower may be necessary but should be fairly easy. Best of luck to you! Make sure that when you choose a donor transmission that you choose carefully. There are many of these trucks in circulation and not all were well cared for! Regular transmission oil changes are usually essential to the longevity of these transmissions.

 

i think you should sell it and get a 5 sdp. 4x4 yeah there are alot of beat up toyotas out there but there is nice ones as well. you just gotta look

 

I have a nice body with good drivetrain manual 82 2wd with a locked up motor.

I will never sell mine cause I picked it out new when I was 5 and grew up farming with my grandpa in it= sentimental value

 

I hope my next child is a 79-83 swb 4x4?