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Dead gearbox in my 85 4runner sr5 with 308

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Dead gearbox in my 85 4runner sr5 with 308

Post by rhyno »

Hey guys, I just recently blew my gearbox to pieces towing my tandem car trailer and was wondering if this was due only to the box age/state of use, or if these are simply not up to the task of towing?

Also would there be any replacements that I could use that dont require a change of bellhousing etc? (i dont think there are, but i thought I would check anyway)

Oh and its a 5sp manual froma petrol model
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Post by v8zuki »

you can rebuild it with a gear set out of a 2wd gear box as the input gear is wider and stronger
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Post by Jacked »

chuck a t400 in it.
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Post by crankycruiser »

the box outta a v6 4runner is the go. they are heaps stronger than the 4cyl boxes, supposed to be similar to a supra box inside ? (so ive been told anyways)
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Post by rhyno »

thanks guys, what will be involved in mating up the afforementioned boxs, though as i was under the impression the bellhousings wouldnt match up
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Post by crankycruiser »

rhyno wrote:thanks guys, what will be involved in mating up the afforementioned boxs, though as i was under the impression the bellhousings wouldnt match up
not sure mate.. u will have to do sum investigating, not sure if the bellhousings are able to be swapped?
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Post by leehamescort »

Unfortunatley yep you'll need a new bellhousing to go to the R series Surf/V6 4runner box but its not worth throwing good money after bad and putting another hilux box in. They are not strong enough once you up the power with a v8 even when in good condition.

Dellows/Marks/Castlemaine Rodshop all do bellhousings.

I've got a dellows and am happy with it.

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Post by redv8lux »

Just blew up the box in my hilux too an have been checking out my options
Found dellow to be very helpful, quote for parts were
Bellhousing $450
steel clutch fork an clip$95
Push rod$25
Drivers side slave cylinder$75
10"clutch an pressure plate$310
Also contacted castlemaine rod shop ,their first response was sorry cant help
I emailed them back " Can't help ? Or can't be farked?" an then they sent me a price
Dellow are CHEAPER an will be sticking with another dellow conversion
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Post by lokka »

What year Lux is it maby worth doing the whole drive line up to handle a bit more abuse if ya want to tow and do heavy work...
Fit 60 diffs and 60 box and transfer there cheap as shyte and heaps stronger and you will gain some more wheel track to boot...
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