[Bones]

Kicking around the idea of doing a manual tranny swap down the road. I only have 4500 miles on mine and simply HATE automatic trannies. Plus I tow often enough to want to be able to put it whatever gear I want and roll and not worry about over heating or something going wrong.

So what I am thinking off the top of my head would be. I did this on a 2nd gen PU a couple years ago, but they were much simpler.

• 5 speed, clutch & flywheel out of a 2WD Tacoma (don't want or need 4WD or plan to do an SAS

• Pedal assembly

• Clutch master & slave cylinder, hard lines, etc.

• Redo the crossmember I assume

One other thing is the computer thinking it still has an automatic. On the older ones it was a separate computer and could be removed without an issue. On the Tacomas I assume this is not the case.

 

[Bones]

Any idea on a way to get the CE light issue fixed? That would drive me nuts. Maybe run a computer for a manual trans if there is not a separte puter for the auto like in the older models.

Was it pretty straight forward? Any tips???

 

[Bones]

You can FINALLY get an prerunner DC with a manual? WTF was I thinking.

Hmmm trade the wifes 94 4runner in on another new Toyota.. :xdevil:

 

[Bones]

Seriously. Do the new 05's come with a manual?

 

[Bones]

You can get the '05 with manual transmission, but you also get that Ford Explorer look. It's still cheaper to stick a manual tranny in there. Like this.

Nice work! Did you do a 4WD conversion or just planning on a future SAS?

Going to start looking into this more and more. Only thing I would want to do different is use a 2WD tranny and not mess with the tcase since I don't need it.

 

[Bones]

If I wanted 4WD I would have bought a 4WD. No reason to have one on a DD where I am. It might get used 1-2 times a year, but I can get by w/out it for sure.

 

[Bones]

The 05 does come with a Manual in EX and DC models they are at the stealerships here.

I looked at them Saturday. Prerunner DC's are not avilable with a manual, Acess cabs are however. Only had 3 Acess cab's, TRD, 4x4, manuals on the lot and man it that a ripper compared to the 3.4 IMO. Sure wish I would have waited....dealer sure wished I wanted to trade my 04 in already as well
:rofl:

 

[Bones]

Why do I need stronger when this V6 is the same V6 as in the 2WD's??? This will never be a wheeler or a SC'ed pavement pounder.

Plans are on hold anyway. Have to liquidate all my toys and debt so I can start a new life on my own. So I really have no reason to do this as I won't be towing anymore

 

[Bones]

Regear the rear axle and make up for that easy enough, if the 2WD tranny is geared that much differently.

My situation has changed a lot recently so no swap happening for me.

 

[Bones]

The 05 does come with a Manual in EX and DC models they are at the stealerships here.

Not in a Prerunner though is my point. You can get a DC 4x4 with a 6 speed though.