Manual Transmission Swap in my 60 series Land Cruiser

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In this video I take you along my Manual Transmission swap.
First off, being a Land Cruiser Freak, I was surprised to find out you can get a BRAND NEW, Toyota OEM H55F transmission which has been manufactures for a couple decades now.
Yes, that's righr brand new! And Transfer case too..Built by Toyota.
Reason being is, these older Toyotas last forever, and they are world wide, and that transmissuon is perfection itself!
So, what got.me started to do this transmission swap, is the fact that me A440F was failing, slupping amd not engaging 4th or overdrive.
It would oveeheat, and it was time. I even tried the Rodney flush..I suppose if you are at the point of considering a Rodney Flush, then you are at the end of that trans.
Even though my Land Cruiser got a Nee Trans, it still identifies as a Land Cruiser.
So I felt, why spend thousands on another automatic transmission and get the same vehicle back, when I can get an upgraded better vehicle and new excitement to drive it!
So I contactes my Friend Cesar at Ce
ruiserTech and Georg at Cruiser Brothers and the Project got started.
Couldn't have done it without their know-how and resources for extra parts the project required.
Let mw know if you want to get un toych with them, and I will put you in touch.
I must say, best decision I could have made on the Menace (HJ61 JDM Diesel Land Cruiser)
Cruising The Land
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[@jammy93981]

I say the same thing!! My truck is 36 yr old truck.. slow does it.. I know I will get there.. love your truck! Btw, I did the same swap on my FJ62 and the manual is much smoother and seems faster than with the A440 transmission.

[@JosefJacobsen]

You're right Jamie, that's one beautiful rig! I hope one day to add a 60 series to my garage--starting with that 80 series first though!!!!!

[@CruisingTheLand]

Yes, ultimate top 2 in the driveway: 60 and a 80 Ultimate top 3: 40, 60, 80 The best of all worlds: 40, 60, 70, 80 and a 100 or 200 for daily...

[@J.Young808]

@@CruisingTheLand I’d take any iteration of the 79 (mainly wagon or Troopy)

[@samirchpk1]

We had H55f in defender 110 with toyota 13b engine aboard

[@matthewhofherr7690]

I have a H55f in my fj62. It makes a world of difference, I can actually get into the powerband of of the 3fe. I’ll probably do an LS swap one day but the H55 at least makes the 3fe tolerable.

[@CruisingTheLand]

very nice. good to know it makes a difference with the 3FE too.

[@jammy93981]

What wheel and tire combo/size do u have on the truck? Did u have to re-gear?

[@CruisingTheLand]

No re gearing needed, as they are 33s on 17" wheels.

[@juanquiros8934]

Georg did my 5 speed tranny and split case on my 1980 FJ45, that was best modification I’ve done. Georg is the man!!! Is Cesar Peruvian?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Cesar is Venezuelan, so grew up with Land Cruisers on every corner!

[@iamkidaradio]

Not only transmission but getting parts in general for 12HT’s and HJ61’s in the USA aren’t easy. OEM parts are drying up.

[@User33817]

Do a full rig showcase of Cesars personal 80 series that guy knows every detail not only about accessories but knows how to make Land Cruisers fast and still keep them reliable.

[@CruisingTheLand]

coming up! I will do a full walk aroumd of the Red Pearl one, and his personal LX450

[@J.Young808]

I used shift left handed when I was 12 years old (I thought the pattern was the same for RHD cars w/ 1st next to your left leg) riding in my Dad’s 1988 Nissan Hardbody.

[@CruisingTheLand]

The pattern is not a mirror image, its actually as if you were sitting in the right passenger seat of a LHD and doing the shifing for the driver with a cast on their arm...

[@J.Young808]

@@CruisingTheLand yeah I realized that when I watched Top Gear (the Clarkson, May & Hammond version the only one that counts)

[@J.Young808]

Nice sliders

[@CruisingTheLand]

All the armor was custom made by Contreras.

[@puuntineh]

Replace mine to manual 5 speed with 12ht i found the 5 speed not enough with 12ht power hahaha

[@rags2rigsrevivingtheoldcru156]

3:16 REALLY? Kept up with the 1HD-FT???

[@samirchpk1]

1HD FT is an awesome engine

[@CruisingTheLand]

This one is 12HT.. both are great!

[@CEEPMDEE]

What are the make and model wheels you have there? I want to put a pair on my FZJ80. I drained my torque converter and transmission, removed the transmission pan and cleaned out the muck from the transmission pan, wiped the inner transmission surfaces clean then resealed the pan. Only then did I refill the transmission. Never had any transmission problems since. That was 9 years ago.

[@CruisingTheLand]

Icon wheels. Message me and I will put you in direct contact. [e-mail]

[@Buckingham212]

I might have missed it, but will the factory tach become functional again or do you have to go aftermarket ?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Yes functional again, just unplugged then the dash and steering wheel were put back. Will be plugged in when I go back..I was just anxious to get it back for the video.

[@garethjelliman6966]

Would you consider selling the complete interior auto shifter lever console?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Yes, you can message me at [e-mail]

[@lukemceniery1588]

Too late now but i presume you checked the fluid level? 😅

[@CruisingTheLand]

OMG! Didnt think of that! The fluid levels. I will note for next tine. 🤣😅

[@MrEmJay_]

hey mate looking to do this to mine how much did it all cost

[@CruisingTheLand]

Is yours RHD? or LHD? Mine with RHD was difficult to get some parts in the US. The Trans was new along with the transfer case..So If I used my old transfer case it would have been cheaper.. Parts 8500, labor 5500, with some custom fab work. The support underneath has to be moved, since the trans is smaller in manual, and new driveshafts needed too.

[@MrEmJay_]

@@CruisingTheLand i’m from australia so it’s rhd and i have a gearbox and transfer i can buy for $800 just wondering how much the body work and installation cost

[@J.Young808]

34:38 punch bug

[@beartyler]

what do you do for work?

[@CruisingTheLand]

Hard.. I work hard...

[@sophenlen6665]

Dang. You don't work on your own truck...😢manual swaps are easy to do. I swapped my 80 with a H151F.

[@CruisingTheLand]

Where are you located? can you show me? Keep in mind, this was a RHD swap, so many parts difficult to locate in the US. I install Sliders, rear and feint bumpers, light wiring, etc... and basic maintenance, but I am not an exprimental mechanic on the tougher stuff..

[@sophenlen6665]

@CruisingTheLand sorry, I didn't mean to throw any shade at you. I'm also located in california as well. You're right though, it does take time to source and collect all the parts and pieces to make it all work. For me, it was the route I'm willing to take to attain my dream truck, so I know it'll be all worth it at the end. Love that yours is a diesel, it looks mint 👌

[@CruisingTheLand]

I wish I could do that type of wrenching.. I am definitely more of a detailer! 😀

[@georgetony1000]

What was the cost of Swap

[@CruisingTheLand]

I talk about that at the end of the video

[@jammy93981]

I say the same thing!! My truck is 36 yr old truck.. slow does it.. I know I will get there.. love your truck! Btw, I did the same swap on my FJ62 and the manual is much smoother and seems faster than with the A440 transmission.

[@jammy93981]

What wheel and tire combo/size do u have on the truck? Did u have to re-gear?

[@CruisingTheLand]

I didnt regear. Running 33s on 17" So 285/70/17