MyFJ60 was built in July of 85 is that late model enough for the H55F swap ?
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DickM
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Some one has to say it, so let me be the one this time.
Welcome to MUD. There is a wealth of information here. Hardly any question relative to Land Cruisers has not been asked and answered, particularly on common subjects, such as the H55F swap.
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Welcome to MUD. There is a wealth of information here. Hardly any question relative to Land Cruisers has not been asked and answered, particularly on common subjects, such as the H55F swap.
The Search function (at the right hand side top of the page) is your friend, and with a little patience and persistence, you can find almost everything you need to know.
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well thanks DICK
Yes, if it's original trans/engine.
Mine is a 5/85 and I just squeaked by...
Earlier can be done, too, but more involved swap. Yours is bolt-in, more or less.
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Thanks I’ll ck it out
@TOM HARRIS : Where are you in CA--NorCal maybe? Mudrak (Sonoma) did my swap in 2022. Valley Hybrids (Stockton) is well versed in the swap. And there is Trail Tailor in Redding. You can confirm your transmission already has the spacer between transmission and transfer case, as shown in the pictures above. With the space your existing drive shafts should work without changing lengths. And the transmission cross member should also be OK. You do have to take the transfer case apart to separate it from the transmission and there are a few minor changes (bolt lengths, 5th gear oiler) that need to be addressed.
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Great info thanks so much I love in San Diego any body u know I’m this area ?
People make recommendations but I don't pay attention to them. try searching this thread: Recommend a Cruiser Mechanic in your area - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/recommend-a-cruiser-mechanic-in-your-area.42646/unread
BTW, if you don't know, when swapping in an H55f it's a good time to consider rebuilding the transfer case as it has to come apart anyway for the installation. Good rebuild kits are readily available. If you do it, or have a mechanic do it, make sure to use a quality kit with Japanese bearings. If your t'case is stock, it has a 34mm idler case.
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Transfer Case Rebuild Kit - Fits Split Case 8/1980-4/1986 4x/6x/7x Series w/ 34mm Idler Shaft
Transmission Rebuild Kits for Toyota Land Cruiser Applications
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+1 what Spike Strip said.
I would just add one thing to it.
Get the long spline transfer case input gear.
Just my $.02
I would just add one thing to it.
Get the long spline transfer case input gear.
Just my $.02
John Staton
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I used Valley Hybrids to do my '83. Had them rebuild a tansfer and bolt it on to a new H55 and send it altogether. Sold what I took out. Pre '85 took a little more thought but not a lot. Plenty of guys who have done any of them many times before and can guide you though it. Best upgrade you can do both for functionality and probably payback.
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Thanks looking forward to the extra gear for sure
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Thanks Ill look into that I wanna do it right the first time !!!!
