need some info on a tranny swap(auto to 5 speed)
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05-25-2010, 06:59 PM
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05-26-2010, 07:33 AM
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I'm in the midst of the swap right now. I'd recommend just getting a whole donor truck.
Things I've picked up:
The tranny and transfer case are pretty important.
The input splines are different from an auto to a manual, so you can't *easily* use your transfer case.
You're going to need the clutch housing/bellhousing adapter.
You'll probably want to buy a new clutch...it's too much work to put in a 1/2 dead clutch. Get one with the throw out, pressure plate, etc.
There are two big rubber donut bushings on the crossmember you'll definitely need.
Speaking of the crossmembers...the one I pulled off my auto is different than the manual one....I'd grab that, too.
You'll probably want to get a new pilot bearing for the flywheel. Also, you'll want to have the flywheel turned if you put a new clutch in.
The driveshafts are different lengths, as the trannys are different lengths...the front driveshaft on the 518 is a good 4 inches longer and the rear shorter.
You'll need the pedal assembly from the donor truck, as well as the clutch cylinder.
You'll need to cut a hole in the floor of the truck to put the stick shift.
And for my part, I needed a 4.5 inch grinder and a cut off wheel to get some of the crossmember bolts out. Those things were tough!
I've got a few page thread going on dtr about my swap if you want a little more info.
It's been pretty slow going...everything is messy, rusted, and heavy!
But, I'm a pretty slow worker...I've heard of people doing it pretty fast.
Oh, you'll also need a tranny or ATV jack..or at least it suuuure is a good idea!
Things I've picked up:
The tranny and transfer case are pretty important.
The input splines are different from an auto to a manual, so you can't *easily* use your transfer case.You're going to need the clutch housing/bellhousing adapter.
You'll probably want to buy a new clutch...it's too much work to put in a 1/2 dead clutch. Get one with the throw out, pressure plate, etc.
There are two big rubber donut bushings on the crossmember you'll definitely need.
Speaking of the crossmembers...the one I pulled off my auto is different than the manual one....I'd grab that, too.
You'll probably want to get a new pilot bearing for the flywheel. Also, you'll want to have the flywheel turned if you put a new clutch in.
The driveshafts are different lengths, as the trannys are different lengths...the front driveshaft on the 518 is a good 4 inches longer and the rear shorter.
You'll need the pedal assembly from the donor truck, as well as the clutch cylinder.
You'll need to cut a hole in the floor of the truck to put the stick shift.
And for my part, I needed a 4.5 inch grinder and a cut off wheel to get some of the crossmember bolts out. Those things were tough!
I've got a few page thread going on dtr about my swap if you want a little more info.
It's been pretty slow going...everything is messy, rusted, and heavy!
But, I'm a pretty slow worker...I've heard of people doing it pretty fast.
Oh, you'll also need a tranny or ATV jack..or at least it suuuure is a good idea!
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