2.7 with a 6 speed?? Possible?

I have a 05 2.7 Pre runner, reg cab, 5 speed and the clutch is starting to die on me. I have the opportunity to buy a brand new whole trans, Toyota 6 speed man for 500.00. My buddy knows a Toyota mech, he some how got the trans.....I'm asking no questions??!! But, can I put it in my truck??

 

Ummm, that's what I thought! I was hoping it would bolt right up.

 

Not sure you would want to anyways. 5 spd has a steel pilot shaft and is superior to 6 spd design in that respect. Ask the guys who have had 3+ 6spd trans swaps already. FJ's have the issue as well. This is probably why theres one for $500. Replace and enjoy the 5!

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/58278-tsb-t-o-bearing-issue-7.html#post1853897

Another company will soon make shaft kit as toyota won't fix so this may help people out.

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...106475-throwout-bearing-trouble-6-speeds.html

Edit: looks like the kit is available from a few places. Great news for the 6spd guys!
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/78257-6-speed-issues-3.html#post1883358
http://www.sumoparts.com/transmissionsleevekittskreplaces30502aa051-2-1.aspx