2UZ-FE into FJ60

[stinkyfj60]

the mini reduction box and auto may be the ticket

when i have more time i will stop and explore this thread. great info in here

 

[on2it]

Any updates to this? Did you go the 2uzfe?

 

[cruzerDave]

Reviving an old thread here on the very off chance anyone has done this? If I buy an engine/tranny/xfer from a pre-VVT, pre-DBW (so 98-2003?) FJ100, desmog & run aftermarket ECU, is this possible without major major surgery? Does the xfer & diffs line up? (had heard might not so new axles also needed) What else?

 

[gregnash]

As far as I have read anything that is post 1998 will require different axles as the FJ60 axles are offset and everything else post 98 was centered. Easiest way is to crawl under some 100s and see where their diff is at.

At this point your best bet would be to see what is needed to either mate the 100 series tranny to the 60 x-fer or swap out the entire drivetrain, axles and brake component included.

 

[cwwfj60]

100 series still had offset axles, use the entire LC100 donor drivetrain and it will work. Although it will be AWD so you will need to consider the pros and cons, or just do the part time conversion. Wiring up a standalone ECU isn't exactly an easier route. If you can get a whole donor that would be the best way in my opinion, I've done it before.

 

[cwwfj60]

If you use an LC100 you will need the entire security system out of it, including, key, transponder, transponder ecu, and some important wiring, then you got to splice and dice so you can fit it in the truck, very time consuming but fun if you like electrical work. OR you can use an older Tundra ECU that doesn't need a security key transponder system.

 

[cruzerDave]

@cwwfj60 - thanks for all the info - sounding like more work than I can bite off right now...

For anyone else stumbling across this thread later, do you know if it is all years LC100 that have the security system, or just later years?

 

[cwwfj60]

I believe all had it, 99% sure, I haven't looked at a 98 model in a while, but I'm pretty sure it would be as well.

 

[TachedOutOffRoad]

Bump

lot of chit chat for 9ish pages, but here’s my 2UZ and mini truck trans in a FJ55 build

Build - “It’s only an axle swap and a motor swap” aka AK2AL aka Dream Build

Well, it’s finally happening. The Dream Pig showed up today! After months of searching and a few false starts, the rust free, California edition, super clean, bad transmission, great deal, ‘73 Hog has landed here in Tuscaloosa today. As it sits today: 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 “Iron Pig”...

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[mattressking]

So far what I have gathered is that 2000-2002 Tundras are throttle cable and lack immobilizer which is key for making the swap a little easier. Still working on clutch but theres conversion bits out there for 4/5spd.

 

[TachedOutOffRoad]

My ‘01 Lexus has the immobilizer to deal with.

not sure if it has been mentioned, the cruiser 2UZs have a rear sump oil pan that is needed for a solid axle truck. If you get a Tundra engine, you have to fab/buy a oil pan and pickup $$

I cheated and bought a new wiring harness. It’s the only thing I’ve paid to have done on my build. Had to deal with the immobilizer and trick ECU into thinking there is still an automatic trans with the R150 manual behind it now.

I emailed the Aussie guys a few times about the H55 bellhousing adapter but could never get them. And my brand new Marlin Crawler built transmission was 1/3 of the price of a H55.
I don’t see the centered rear output and offset axles being an issue. The 80 axles are very far offset really.

 

[TachedOutOffRoad]

NorthWest Toys bellhousing

LC Engineering dual comp clutch kit and flywheel

dual cases with Marlin Crawler 23 spline inputs

 

[dbleon]

Like your comment about too much chit chat. Looks like you get s*** done

 

[Borrego]

My ‘01 Lexus has the immobilizer to deal with.

not sure if it has been mentioned, the cruiser 2UZs have a rear sump oil pan that is needed for a solid axle truck. If you get a Tundra engine, you have to fab/buy a oil pan and pickup $$

I cheated and bought a new wiring harness. It’s the only thing I’ve paid to have done on my build. Had to deal with the immobilizer and trick ECU into thinking there is still an automatic trans with the R150 manual behind it now.

I emailed the Aussie guys a few times about the H55 bellhousing adapter but could never get them. And my brand new Marlin Crawler built transmission was 1/3 of the price of a H55.
I don’t see the centered rear output and offset axles being an issue. The 80 axles are very far offset really.


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Do you have a writeup on your build? Really curious on the 2UZ and manual tranny.

 

[TachedOutOffRoad]

Do you have a writeup on your build? Really curious on the 2UZ and manual tranny.

Build - “It’s only an axle swap and a motor swap” aka AK2AL aka Dream Build

You guys play hard! Not going to lie, was worried about the body most of the day. Dual cases were great all day. the red 4Runner is a awesome driver and had no issues, the other guys...learned a lot.

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[TachedOutOffRoad]

My 2UZ, 5 speed, 35” tire Pig get 15+mpgs! That’s racing it around town and cruising at 80 on the interstate. I’ve gone over 100mph with this set up easily. It’s really really fun.

 

[TGM Overland]

Now I'm debating on if I want to use the 2UZ out of my 98 LX donor truck in my FJ80 or FJ62