Beigeute

Les, Mighty hard to come by. I'm on my second one that I got from the wreckers which was even so in rather poor condition. Just recently I've had to get the panel beater to patch it up but eventually I might have to make up a wooden one.

Shane, I'm not sure if you still are wanting to know as my reply is late. You probably already know that a Celica 5 speed gearbox fits directly into the LN40 Hilux. I think there are two types of Celica gearboxes, a steel one and an aluminium one but I'm told that only one type fits. I can find out which one if you like. Ever since I purchased my Hilux in 1983, I immediately put a reconditioned Celica gearbox into my ute. To be honest, over the years I've had quite a few troubles. What happens eventually is it jumps out of 5th gear. I've solved the problem by getting one from the wreckers but I'm told that in Brisbane there is a gearbox specialist who is able to recondition the boxes instead of getting one from the wreckers. There is no doubt that it sure needs that extra gear. If there were a 6 speed box available, that would be even better.