74 FJ-40 Lower Output Shift Gear Bushings

[NodrogCD]

I have a 1974 FJ40 with spun bushings for the lower output shift gears. Ordered replacements and received bushings that fit a 75 not a 74. Any suggestions on who to call to order two bushings so that I can finish putting the transfer case together. If bushings are not available can I buy the replacement gears with the bushings that will fit a 74 T-Case? Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated. The weather is finally nice on the coast of Maine and it is time to get my FJ back in the mud.

 

[jgeoffr]

I would check with Georg at Valley Hybrids. He helped me out with an OE output shaft. He's @orangefj45 here on Mud.

-Geoff

 

[NodrogCD]

I would check with Georg at Valley Hybrids. He helped me out with an OE output shaft. He's @orangefj45 here on Mud.

-Geoff

Thanks for the suggestion Geoff. Just sent him a post.

 

[Poser]

Early bushings have been disco from Toyota for a long time now...

Best bet would be to source good used ones in a good used gear set.

If the bushings are junk, the main shaft is likely junk as well, and the gears cannot be that far behind, nor can the roller bearings...

 

[NodrogCD]

Thanks for getting back to me. You are right, the main shaft was junk so replaced it with one from Specter. Roller bearings have been replaced. I am going to follow your suggestion and look for a set of low and high gears with good bushings. There is a set in the classifieds that came out of a 71 with a three speed. Newbie question-will those work with a 74 four speed. It looks like FJparts has a new set of OEM gears but they are closed until 7/30. Any suggestions for who to reach out to about a set of gears?

Thanks for your help.

David Gordon

 

[Rusty 72]

If I have read correctly, I hope I have, the 74 4 speed t/c is basically the same as the 3 speed t/c. The gear that slides on the transmission output shaft is different. Everything else is the same.