Transmission options, rebuild or update??????

[Paul4560]

Hi, the ol' 85 GXL Hj60 needs some transmission attention, it has an automatic atm and have been quoted $3300AU to rebuild plus replace pan which i am happy with but I keep thinking what are my other options to upgrade the old 4 speed if i am going to spend that type of money. This car is a daily family use car that hauls wood during winter and camping trips etc, in a rural area with most trips being on the open road so an extra gear would be useful.

Should i consider a 5 speed manual conversion or even a 5 speed automatic upgrade, i heard a Chev Turbo 700 would be a better option and are easy to procure.



I would really appreciate if you guys could help me decide what to do, i'm getting flustered like a kid in a candy store trying to get the best value for a dollar!

Regards Paul

 

[HoJo 61]

trying to get the best value for a dollar!

H55F

 

[hj 60]

Australia is the country to just stop at an abandoned wreck and ask a walkpasser to help swap the 5speed and turbo over, I heard...

 

[4Cruisers]

H55F

I'd also vote for an H55f.

What transfer case is behind your automatic? I'm installing a rebuilt 3FE from my '89 FJ62, along with a new H55f, into my '86 FJ60. I'm using the FJ62 transfer case because it has the bearing supported output gears (the older transfer cases in the US used bushings). I bought new parts to convert from vacuum front drive engagement to manual engagement.

 

[natecher]

Have you talked with Wholesale Automatic Transmissions

I'm in Canada and order parts and get advice from them. Also, famous for the "Rodney Flush".

 

[deltapine1]

I can't speak for the diesel but the H55f was the single greatest thing that has ever been added to one of my Cruisers. It totally changed my 84' FJ60.

 

[Paul4560]

Australia is the country to just stop at an abandoned wreck and ask a walkpasser to help swap the 5speed and turbo over, I heard...

Was, over the last several years the booming Chinese economy has seen many scrap dealers trolling the countryside for all the metals they can pilfer!! :-(

 

[Paul4560]

I'd also vote for an H55f.

What transfer case is behind your automatic? I'm installing a rebuilt 3FE from my '89 FJ62, along with a new H55f, into my '86 FJ60. I'm using the FJ62 transfer case because it has the bearing supported output gears (the older transfer cases in the US used bushings). I bought new parts to convert from vacuum front drive engagement to manual engagement.

Not sure, never considered they would be different, i'm probably going to take her to a mechanic that seems to have some sound knowledge about toyotas in the next town from me and have him check out a few other things so ill check it out then.

 

[Paul4560]

I can't speak for the diesel but the H55f was the single greatest thing that has ever been added to one of my Cruisers. It totally changed my 84' FJ60.

I spoke to a HJ61 owner in town who has just converted and he said the same, although he said it was a hell of a job getting it done. I would have to rely on mechanics to do the work as i couldnt keep her off road long enough for me to do the work but i'm considering it more and more the further i research it, bigger financial outlay but better performance and fuel consumption return, thanks mate.

 

[deltapine1]

IT is a simple swap in a FJ60. Basically goes in the same spot as the 4 speed. 84' and earlier models require a plug added to the transfer adapter and oiler added. I am betting the brackets for the clutch pedal are under the dash but swapping from an auto to a standard would be more work than dropping a 5 speed in a 4 speed rig.