Hello all,
I'm working on my cousin's 72 FJ40 that he recently got in trade for some work he did. It's in good condition and has many upgrades. Someone has installed a fuel injected small block Chevy, aluminum radiator with electric fan, AutoMeter gauges, Painless wiring harness, a lift, rims and tires, 12k winch, front bumper, rear spare tire and cooler mount, aftermarket fuel tank with skid plate, multiple toggle switches, and 4 wheel disc brakes. My cousin is giving this to his wife, but she doesn't know how to drive a manual trans. So he wants to install an automatic. I was looking at installing a 700R4, 4L60, or 4L60E trans. Then using an Advanced Adapters kit to mate it to the transfer case. There are several options from AA to choose from based on what transfer case you have (ie: 10, 16, 19 spline). Is there a way to identify what transfer case is in this FJ? Or do I have to remove it first to count the splines? Just trying to see if I can acquire the parts before tearing this thing apart. Also, I'm guessing that this swap is not just an easy job of just installing the new trans and adapter and a shifter. I know I have to buy or make a new transmission crossmember. Will I have to lengthen or shorten the drive shafts? Do I need to modify the transfer case linkage to keep the T-case shifter in the stock location? I'm new to the FJ world, but I'm fully capable of doing any modifications or fabrication that needs to be done. Just looking for some help in figuring out the identity of the T-case and any knowledge or experience in doing a swap like this.
Also, the manual trans in this FJ has L, 1, 2, 3, OD, and R on the shift knob. Is this a 5spd? Or 4spd with granny gear? I believe that the trans and T-case are stock, but not sure. The productions date on this FJ is 11/71.
I'm working on my cousin's 72 FJ40 that he recently got in trade for some work he did. It's in good condition and has many upgrades. Someone has installed a fuel injected small block Chevy, aluminum radiator with electric fan, AutoMeter gauges, Painless wiring harness, a lift, rims and tires, 12k winch, front bumper, rear spare tire and cooler mount, aftermarket fuel tank with skid plate, multiple toggle switches, and 4 wheel disc brakes. My cousin is giving this to his wife, but she doesn't know how to drive a manual trans. So he wants to install an automatic. I was looking at installing a 700R4, 4L60, or 4L60E trans. Then using an Advanced Adapters kit to mate it to the transfer case. There are several options from AA to choose from based on what transfer case you have (ie: 10, 16, 19 spline). Is there a way to identify what transfer case is in this FJ? Or do I have to remove it first to count the splines? Just trying to see if I can acquire the parts before tearing this thing apart. Also, I'm guessing that this swap is not just an easy job of just installing the new trans and adapter and a shifter. I know I have to buy or make a new transmission crossmember. Will I have to lengthen or shorten the drive shafts? Do I need to modify the transfer case linkage to keep the T-case shifter in the stock location? I'm new to the FJ world, but I'm fully capable of doing any modifications or fabrication that needs to be done. Just looking for some help in figuring out the identity of the T-case and any knowledge or experience in doing a swap like this.
Also, the manual trans in this FJ has L, 1, 2, 3, OD, and R on the shift knob. Is this a 5spd? Or 4spd with granny gear? I believe that the trans and T-case are stock, but not sure. The productions date on this FJ is 11/71.