4runner manual conversion

 · manual hub conversion 5th gen: fj40taz: 5th gen T4Rs: 1: AM: People with manual swaps, auto or manual t4r: kolelt: 3rd gen T4Rs: PM: For those with manual hub conversion: hounddogman: 3rd gen T4Rs: 7: AM: Manual hub conversion. Swimmerboy 3rd gen T4Rs: PM: 98 4.  · A manual swap is likely possible on 5th gens because the Tacomas and FJ Cruiser had the same L V6 engine as the current 4runner, and they were both offered with a manual transmission. I'm not sure how the ECU interacts with all the other computers on the current 4runners, hopefully it is a simple as just swapping out an ecu.  · Manual Hub Conversion for the 1st Gen Tacoma 3rd Gen 4Runner. Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas ( @SSchaefer3 of Sonoran Steel helped me over on www.doorway.ru: He has a sick-sauce 3rd gen 4Runner with manual hubs: DJB1, # bigwill and tims like this. at PM #17 # DJB1 [OP] Well-Known .

The ORS Manual Hub Conversion Kit is recommended when lifting the front of your ''04 Tacoma, ''02 4Runner, or ''06 Tundra to prevent excessive CV boot and joint wear. This kit can be used with all ADD and ABS systems. The kit includes new axle shafts, outer CV joints, hubs, seals, Toyota wheel bearings, Warn [ ]. As long as you have the 4Runner manual ECU, the source of the transmission doesn't matter -- I think the only manual trans wire is the reverse sensor, and that doesn't go through the ECU. I posted the pinouts for the 4Runner, both 5VZE and 3RZ, at the top of this thread -- since I happen to have a 98 3RZ 4Runner (and the FSM for it. Location: Eastern PA. Posts: Auto to 5 speed swap, need your input! I just picked up a wrecked 96 4Runner to do a manual trans swap into my 97 4Runner. My 97 is a Limited model with the push button transfer case, the 96 is an SR5 model with the traditional J-shift transfer case. Here is a list of what I think I will need from the donor.

5. Some who have converted to manual hubs claim a MPG improvement, since the CV axles don’t turn in 2WD like they do on ADD trucks. I track my fuel economy anyway, so I’m interested to see if this is true or just internet hype. EDIT: I saw no MPG improvement but this is still one of my favorite mods. The auto trans is a complete DOG and the gearing is poor, so they try to compensate for this lack of gear by advancing the timing in the ECU. Not the case with any 5 speed truck. Kurt G. Dented 85 4Runner courtesy of Wrecking Ball. Re: 4Runner Automatic to Manual Conversion [ Re: Genshie ] # 12/17/03 AM. Toyota Pickup and 4Runner Drivetrain Specifications Google is going to be your best friend in this process, Google 2nd gen 4runner transmission swap - YotaTech Forums I would thing your best bet is to buy a manual 4Runner, take out what you need, part out the rest and scrap what is left. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!!! _____.