ARCHIVE Gauging Interest - 80 series Complete H151F 5-speed swap kits

[Dubbinchris]

Another question....would the part time xfer case come with the matching cross member? Do drive shaft lengths change with this case?

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Another question....would the part time xfer case come with the matching cross member? Do drive shaft lengths change with this case?

Yes it would.. As for the drive shaft lengths I will be measuring my stock ones and when I am there will measure the 5 speed ones and see if they are different..

 

[FloridaFJ80]

So your going to be obtaining even the trim to fit us USA trucks who are left hand drive in SA?

I don't a right hand configuration and I would want the correct chocolate brown console cover. Will that be included


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I will try to source them in the kit, I dont think they will be new though..

here is a link to where they are sold in the US. http://shop.cruiserparts.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_29_28_201&products_id=23330

As a related but tangent point @FloridaFJ80 , what would a half cut (to avoid import issues) with the manual trans included run (just ballpark, not a hold your toes to the fire guarantee)?

Yes, I'm certain shipping would be more but then all the bits and pieces would be there to swap over and there would be possibly less work on your end tearing out parts plus we could end up with spares for engine parts, body panels, etc as well. Just an idea.

You dont find many half cut 80's in Colombia. It would just be a shame to do, most trucks are repaired.. or sold for parts.

 

[torfab]

the drive lines are different lengths, and the trans crossmember will need to move forward

 

[Tapage]

the drive lines are different lengths, and the trans cross member will need to move forward

indeed .. other parts I consider myself crucial to make it " worth " ( good looking swap ) are the console with shifter boots, the sound weather isolators that goes around the tranny on the tunnel, sealing the cabin ..

Be aware you still would need to do minor wiring to make all stuff works for you .. ( reverse lights, parking switch etc .. )

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Awesome information in these threads:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/hdj81-h151f-5-speed-manual-transmission-swap.853565/

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/h151-swap-information.790090/

 

[FloridaFJ80]

Guys, I have my trip setup for the end of the month.. So if your interested in a H151 swap let me know.. I would require a 50% deposit to guarantee your spot on the container.