Outer Limits 4x4 Board

hi all and thanks for taking your time to read this a have a few questions to ask.
ok here we go im looking at buying a 1982 dual cab hilux 'ln46' it has a 2.2L ''L'' engine.
what i would like to no.
1.. will a 2.4L ''2L'' bolt straight in? what gearbox do i use.. or even a 2.8L (3L)
2.. tyres what max size can i run?
thanks i will add more as i think of it.
if there is anythink i should no about 4x4 plz feel free to add as im only new to this game.

1.Yes the 2L will bolt straight in. I swapped all of the old brackets and mounts from my L to the 2L. I believe the 3L and 5L should be similar, but i cant confirm this.
2. Depending on how sagged the suspension is (if it is standard) you will easily fit 31' tyres, maybe 32" without rubbing. This also depends on wheel offset. Both of these sizes are illegal in QLD, but 90% of hilux's run 31's anyway and get away with it.

PSI316 wrote:1.Yes the 2L will bolt straight in. I swapped all of the old brackets and mounts from my L to the 2L. I believe the 3L and 5L should be similar, but i cant confirm this.
2. Depending on how sagged the suspension is (if it is standard) you will easily fit 31' tyres, maybe 32" without rubbing. This also depends on wheel offset. Both of these sizes are illegal in QLD, but 90% of hilux's run 31's anyway and get away with it.

thanks mate.
i thought they did. i have a 1L in my hilux now but have a 2L in a parts hilux but head is no good. but allso have a 3L in a 2wd hilux.

yeah i have 31 on now but was thinking a 33/10.5

I believe engine mounts and gearbox will bolt up to any L engine, but the later 2L and all 3L/5L have a different head design and may need some modifications for throttle brackets and the like.

Can use the 2WD engine in the 4WD but will need to change sump and oil cooler housing, bout 99% sure the oil cooler housing from the L will work, but have a feeling the sumps change for the later stuff, and it isnt just the difference between gasket and FIPG the shape also changes slightly too. but double check the sumps.

Hey not sure about ur motor
But if u wanna run 33s you will most likely need to do something in the way of springs ether get them rest or get new ones