RC60F Transmission swap including 4th Gen Taco

Everything is out but the transmission... I'll probably drop it tomorrow, then the drum roll leading up the comparison. I'll take plenty of pics, hopefully they are celebratory.

 

What does it mean that the RC transmissions have a separate clutch housing? Apparently this is one of the main differences to the RA trans.

 

The RA bellhousing is built into the front case and bearing support of the transmission, so it can't be easily swapped for another. The RC has gone back to the traditional bellhousing that can be easily unbolted and swapped.

 

Ah, I see. I hadn't considered that the bellhousing wasn't removable. Thanks.

 

Anytime.

 

Transfer case slips on and bolts up...

 

Sub’d

 

No go, the input shaft on the RC60F is substantially shorter....

 

damn. this was the post i was hoping to not see here.

 

I would think input shaft 33311-26110 should be the right length for the RC60F with the Tacoma bellhousing. It's not very expensive either.

Jeff

 

Lol! I just found that... like 2 minutes ago!

 

Now the issue lies with compatibility, many other gears and parts have different part numbers than the Hilux... will the input shaft alone be enough?

 

if the input shaft works its basically a full transmission rebuild to swap it?

 

Nearly a full break down...

 

I doubt more than the input shaft would be needed. Most of the part numbers are different because the Hilux RC60(F) is built in Thailand and the Hiace RC60 is built in Japan.

Jeff

 

I hope you are correct! Shaft is already ordered....

We'll make lemonade here... after verifying fit up, we'll send some parts to WPC Treatment, maybe add an oil pump and spray bar to cool the gears.

 

Verified that the bearing retainer and bellhousing swap over w/o issue. The input shaft should be here by week's end.

 

This kinda shit makes me happy. Especially with people like @Jeff Lange helping on the back end with part numbers. Good job guys.

 

Jeff has helped me do a FJ pedal swap in my 2017 after suffering with the crap plastic assembly for 3 years. he made it so clear and in the end every little thing was right on to the detail. invaluable help.

 

Its so fuckin important. People like him are invaluable.