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T56 Transmission Swap Kit

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Torspd, May 22, 2014.

  1. Jan 7, 2016 at 4:05 PM
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    TACK

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    You've gone through two transmissions in a 2009 truck??
     
  2. Jan 7, 2016 at 4:12 PM
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    well yeah high speed stuff.

    I find myself using 4lo more times than im using 4 high... so much better for precise movement on tight trails.
     
  3. Jan 7, 2016 at 6:04 PM
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    Yup, first one 1,2 geat t would pop out of gear... This trannyreverse died and I don't know why, all I know is it was a bitch to put into gear since I have installed and this morning I backed out of my drive way and got to work and went to back in and grind is all I got
     
  4. May 13, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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    Hey hope everyones doin well
    I know this is an older post, just trying to find out any info I can on doing the T56 swap. Already spoke with George at RSG about sourcing a trans and transfer case for my 4x4 taco. I also spoke to Gadget about getting the remaining parts for the swap kit, he just discontinued it for now so I may not be able to get all the necessary parts. Anyhow I am just curious if anyone has done a T56 swap recently on a 4x4, and if so, is there a shop in the country who specializes in these swaps and making any adapter hardware?
    I am not a mechanic but love to wrench in my spare time and am also totally new to learning about transmissions let alone a swap like this. All the posts and experiences from everyone up here have never led me wrong, and this is where I first learned about doing this swap
    So thanks for any time and info! It is appreciated
     
  5. May 14, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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    Torspd

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    The hardest part to get, is the bell housing. Everything else can be sourced pretty easily.
     
  6. May 18, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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    Ok I think Gadget said he still has one of those. Mayb Ill just start collecting parts for now
    Thank you.
     
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  7. May 18, 2024 at 5:06 AM
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    If you can get the bell housing, then you'd be pretty golden. The next hardest thing would be having a crossmember welded up. Which isn't too hard for a fabricator.
     
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  8. Jun 13, 2024 at 6:26 PM
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    Was able to get a bell housing and some other parts from Gadget
    Now saving for the trans and tc from RSG
    Thanks!
     
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  9. Jun 14, 2024 at 3:26 AM
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    Keep us posted on how this turns out. This will be exciting with the AWD setup.
     

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