6 speed manual swap

Has anyone done it? I know everyone's just gonna say "buy a new truck" but I'm just wondering if any here has done the swap, or seen it done

 

I can imagine it would be expensive and time consuming...

 

if you need the pedal ebrake clutch setup i have it

 

It's a job but not impossible, probably around the same as a SAS. Search pirate4x4. Definitely worth it if it's what you want, it's a shame Toyota doesn't sell the 4door long bed in standard

 

Anything is possible with enough money...

 

How much money you guys think? A doner truck would be best

 

A donor truck would definitely be best...I honestly can't tell you how much it would cost, but I've seen it done on other cars and trucks for prices of $3000-$10000.

A HUGE part of the cost is whether you're doing the labor yourself or not...the parts will be expensive, but the labor cost will be outright ridiculous

 

Would def do the labor

 

My only question would be why? It's not a particularly good transmission by anyone's account that I've ever read. I've been driving my 6 speed since '06 and I'm not impressed by it, in fact I wish I'd bought the automatic and I've never owned a vehicle with an automatic in my life and I've been driving (legally) for thirty years.
Just my two cents worth.

 

If there is a will there is a way!

 

Just what I was wondering, what is the benefit to the 6 spee?

 

I just hate automatic... I want to have controll of the shifting... Auto sucks in the dunes too

 

with enough people grumbling about how bad their 6-speed is, im sure you could find a trade!

either that or maybe they'll quit grumbling

 

being 2wd should help you a bit, bodies are pretty generic I think.

my number 1 ques would be the crossmember. if that can work, next would be trouble codes from not having your auto connected anymore. if that works out, driveshaft, cupholder plastic pieces, done. my guess anyway

 

Pretty sure if I put my auto in 2nd it don't go above second....

 

I'll trade you. Come to Florida.

 

Wanna trade trucks? Probably be easier transferring all your mods to my truck than a 6mt swap.


http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...-fs-2005-tacoma-c-v6-sr5-6mt-4x4-14k-obo.html

 

i saw your ad on craigslist...id almost be down to do that..but almost all the mods cant be transfered ...exept the front fenders lol

the front kit is 2wd only and the front bumpers welded on, your truck is exactly what im looking for though

 

haha yes i use that all the time...hit the slightest incline and it downshifts....gearing would help tho

trucks or trannies? lol

 

yeah looks like you are on some bigger tires. still running 3.73's?

4.56's would be much more economical than a 6spd.