i have wanted a 5 speed for a while, but selling my truck to purchase another is out of the question. i was wondering, assuming i could find someone with a 5 speed that wanted the auto, if a swap like this would be feasable. i know there would be a lot of parts swapped back and forth, but what i don't know is if things like the frame, firewall, floor is spec'd for the tranny or not. any imput on that would help a ton.

 

It's just a matter of finding the parts and getting the job done... one of the first Prerunner to 4x4 conversions write-ups on TTORA was an auto to stick conversion for a doublecab (and that doesn't even have a manual option).

The Tacomas and 3rd gens are near identical in the front, aren't they?

Besides, even if it wasn't a straight bolt-on assembly, you can always *make* it fit

 

the wiring harnesses are probably different in little ways, the manual truck wont have the plugs for the solenoids and such for the auto, don't hold me to this, but once you get into the swap "little" things like that will pop up, just something to think about

 

Wow, this week is swap auto to manual week! Seems everyone hates their slush box. Mine is just too easy to drive on the trail! It's spoiled me. I don't ever want to go back to a standard. I do understand though...they are much tougher and take more of a beating than most auto's can. happy holidays!

 

Its the feeling that you're driving, not just steering.
And I'd even argue that its much better on the trails, allowing you to truly control your truck when its most needed.
Just my .02

 

i've heard some conflicting reports that a lot of the 3rd gens with autos don't have their crankshafts machined to accept a pilot bearing. that'd be a major downer to drop the tranny and find that.

otherwise, it should be a mostly bolt together swap, might have to change a few things through the wiring though

 

I belive the transfer cases may be different slightly but can't say for sure. You'll like the slushbox especially after you learn how to adjust it for firmer shafts. Makes it even better offroad

 

Urban Legend.......

When you look through the back of an auto with the flex plate installed, it appears to not be machined out for a pilot bearing, but from personal experience, I know they are....

 

tried it on a little older 4runner. way more complicated than you may think.wiring swap, computers swap,t/c needs auto trans to work,clutch pedal,pilot hole,pretty much a nogo,but any thing is possible.Go 4 it!