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Had to pull off the transmission tunnel cover to gain enough clearance to install the 5 speed. I installed the t-case lever after stabbing the transmission. The clearance issue was due to the "taller" 5 speed

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Reinstalled

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When I pulled the carpet a mysterious amount of leaves came down from behind the A/C stuff... sigh

Carpet back down

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And this I found funny. When i pulled the carpet on the driver side...

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NOS hardware embedded in my floor! :D

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The annoying shift lever in 2nd gear

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More installed pics

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Camping

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Fixed the shift lever. I'll get a comparison shot soon. It's MUCH better now.

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And while I was camping I got these annoying ants in my car. So I pulled the rear mat and decided to clean the fuel sending unit connector. It needed it! Initial observations is that it really helped the gauge reading.

Before

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After

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I'll keep thinking of other things to post I'm sure...

Oh yeah, I haven't gotten a full tank without a canoe on the roof. Last tank was majority canoe on roof and then two days driving to work. Got 13.77mpg

I really want to take it on a long trip and track some highway miles, but I'm sure I'll get to at some point.
 
did you not move your transmission cross-member? I though it had to move back the 3" because of the transmission length? If not that means I can bolt in an H55f myself now ! :)
 
In the FJ60s the cross-member is located in the same location no matter what variety of H42 is being supported. The extra length of a later H42 or H55F is behind the transmission. Differences in FJ60 cross-members are related to whether the tranny is mounted level (earlier and non-spacer H42s) or clocked (later H42s with spacer).

If you've swapped in a 4 speed into your FJ62 you're ready to jump up to the H55F. If you've installed an earlier non-spacer H42 you'll have to swap out drive shafts when going to the H55F.
 
That's what I thought, after looking at my H41 realized the mount is at the front.
 
Yeah. The cross member doesn't matter. It still bolts up all the same.

That's why I loved doing this swap. I hope it makes everything easier for people down the line. You can't rule out an early truck for a 5 speed swap :)
 
Slow Left said:
Well done, Klinetime! That's gotta be nice to have that 5-speed upgrade.
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Thanks man :)

I just did about 60 miles last night. Returning home later today and I'll check the mileage. Looking like it's gonna be pretty good.
 
Well I haven't gotten a chance to check the gas mileage yet. I did get a new shot of the shifter though before putting it back in the garage on Sunday.

2nd gear. Compare this to the before above.

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reevesci said:
The 5 speed was one of the best mods I ever did in Marley. Goss had the 5 speed when I got him.. Now you need 4.11s and you'll be SET! HA!

J
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Initial impressions with the 3.7's haven't been terrible. I like that first is usable on the street. I have a feeling that with 4.11's I'd only use first gear off-road. And let's face it. This thing is a pavement princess.

In fact I've debated switching back to AT's. My buddy has a 62 with OME lift, stock wheels and 33x10.5 BFG A/T's. I had never seen a set in person...They don't look as ballooned out as I thought they would.

I still have all 5 stock wheels in my Dads attic (Thanks for the free storage Dad lol)

Decisions. Decisions. But first I need new window regulators for the front doors. Girlfriend is mad she can't use her window :hillbilly:
 
With my 285/75's (just a hair over 33") and 4.11's I pretty much always start in first, I can start in second but it needs a bit of gas.

4.11's also don't make higher speeds completely unbearable (keep in mind I have no overdrive), but 3.73's and overdrive must make the highway a great place.

I'm probably confusing because it is 2:00 AM here but I'd recommend 4.11's.
 
Klinetime..given majority of miles are going to be highway 3.73s with the 5 speed seems to be optimal. Looking forward to your assessment after more long trips. Enjoy!
 
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Snapped this on the way home. It's a beast for sure! Loving this 5 speed. Anyone debating a 5 speed needs to get one. You will not regret it!

Mileage looking awesome so far. Normally would be at ~1/4 tank at 148 miles. I'm above that for sure.
 
I can remember almost redlining at 80mph with the old 4 speed.

Were you going downhill?[emoji54]
 
87CRUSR said:
I can remember almost redlining at 80mph with the old 4 speed.

Were you going downhill?[emoji54]
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Nope, relatively flat Interstate in Houston. With math done out that should be right around 89mph :) (33's and 3.7's)
 
Congrats on getting the new tranny worked out. What a great ride!!!
 
klinetime574 said:
Initial impressions with the 3.7's haven't been terrible. I like that first is usable on the street. I have a feeling that with 4.11's I'd only use first gear off-road. And let's face it. This thing is a pavement princess.

In fact I've debated switching back to AT's. My buddy has a 62 with OME lift, stock wheels and 33x10.5 BFG A/T's. I had never seen a set in person...They don't look as ballooned out as I thought they would.

I still have all 5 stock wheels in my Dads attic (Thanks for the free storage Dad lol)

Decisions. Decisions. But first I need new window regulators for the front doors. Girlfriend is mad she can't use her window :hillbilly:
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Kline, Marley had stock wheels and 33 x 10.5 ATs when we wheeled together at Barnwell.

J
 
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