H55f help (1 Viewer)

[Oaks]

Ok, I have been offered an H55f trans and tcase for a deal that Is so good I don't want to turn it down. But it is a used tranny and I am a bit Leary of that. The seller stated that it came out of a vehicle with approx 140000km. Basically I need your advice should I buy it and install it in my FJ62 or should I just go with the brand-new trans.

 

[Max]

If the price is good, buy it eyes closed.

over where i live their price is aroud 2000usd for a used and abused one.

Transmissions last more than the engines, probably 2 or 3 engine lifes, so you've got transmission for a long time there.

 

[Bear Lake Cruiser]

depends what they are asking. Ask Georg at Valley Hybrids for opinion (@orangefj45) He just installed one for me

 

[Oaks]

depends what they are asking. Ask Georg at Valley Hybrids for opinion (@orangefj45) He just installed one for me

Thanks!
Did he install a used trans for you?

 

[woytovich]

Used should be fine, check the gear oil for metalic junk but otherwise..... I would expect that sub $1000 for the tranny would qualify as a decent deal. Dunno what you have on the table...

 

[Oaks]

Less than a grand. I will check the oil. I believe that I need the 10spline input shaft for this to mate to my 3fe. Correct?

 

[jbldaddy]

Just had a H55f installed at ACC TOYOTA in Georgia. They replaced the drive shafts and rebuilt the transfer case at the same time. Best mod you couldH

 

[jbldaddy]

Mod you can do, Very Very low 1st gear with stock tires.

 

[jbldaddy]

 

[jbldaddy]

The transmission mount also changes.

 

[OGBeno]

Biased opinion: if you have the money for a new it is a no brainer to go in this direction.

I am not a fan of used parts when new is available.

 

[Oaks]

Biased opinion: if you have the money for a new it is a no brainer to go in this direction.

I am not a fan of used parts when new is available.

Thanks Beno. I totally agree with going new when it's available. But this price is pretty cheap. Maybe because somethings wrong with it I don't know. I was going to buy it and sit on it anyways until I had all the other parts collected so maybe I should wait and buy new

 

[73tlcv8]

Wear on the input splines may be an indicator, a low miles unit should have little wear. Check the play in the gates, can help to get an idea if advertised miles are accurate.

 

[Oaks]

Whelp. I pulled the trigger. I could not pass it up for 500 bucks. Including the T case. The way I see it I will get it installed and ready to go. If I have any issues with it I will get a new H55 and drop it in!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Hope it works out for you J. I love the 5 speed.

J

 

[Oaks]

Hope it works out for you J. I love the 5 speed.

J

Thanks! I hope so too. I'm excited. Now to find a parts rig.

 

[TobyB]

$500 seems like a good gamble to me! For that price, you can afford to put in new bearings and a synchro or
2 when you swap the input shaft, replace transfer case bearings, and still be money ahead.

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