THIS
SECTION IS COMPILED FROM THE ADVANCE ADAPTERS CATALOG.
THE PAPER CATALOG IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT TLC
TOYOTA
LAND CRUISERS
Toyota Land Cruisers are probably
one of the best designed vehicles, as far as strength
is concerned. The durability of the chassis and
transfer case components offers a great opportunity
for the installation of new engine & transmission
assemblies. Whether your vehicle was previously
equipped with a 3 or 4 speed, we offer a full line
of engine & transmission conversion parts. We
also manufacture components for steering upgrades,
overdrives, and transmission retrofits. The catalog
covers the transfer case adapters, motor mounts,
linkages and transmission assemblies we offer. It
also lists bellhousing kits and clutches. We recommend
that you read all sections in their entirety because
some information will overlap. For detailed conversion
information, obtain our instruction manual TLC001.
GENERAL
INFORMATION:
We offer conversion components for
the 1963 to 1987 Land Cruiser models. Land Cruisers
produced before 1963 used a small cast iron transfer
case coupled to a manual 4 speed transmission. No
adapters are available for this drivetrain. In 1963,
Toyota began using a one piece aluminum transfer
case coupled to a 3 speed manual transmission. This
transfer case had a 10 spline input gear. Beginning
in 1974, Toyota changed the transmission to a 4
speed manual. Although they continued using the
same transfer case, they changed the input gear
to 16 splines. In August of 1980, Toyota once again
changed the drivetrain. The manual 4 speed was still
being used; however, the transfer case had been
upgraded to a split-case design with a 19 spline
input gear. These transfer cases work well when
coupled to a Chevy or Ford drivetrain. The Transfer
Case Adapter Chart on Page 60 highlights the various
transmission-to-transfer case options. The adapters
we manufacture require a few considerations.
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SEALED
BEARING:
Most of the adapters on the L/C Transfer Case Selection
chart come with a new 307 sealed bearing. On some
of the manual transmission adapters, this bearing
is not provided because the two gear boxes use the
same type of lubrication. If you would rather isolate
your gear box fluids, a sealed bearing can be purchased,
P/N 716301.
TRANSFER CASE LINKAGE: The 10 spline transfer
case used either a vacuum or mechanical linkage.
A shifter bracket for both of these linkages is
not supplied in our adapter kits. On 10 spline transfer
cases that are mechanical, the T/C shifter brackets
listed below can be used. (Note: These brackets
are designed around the 4-speed applications. Some
modifications to your stock linkage may still be
necessary). On vacuum operated linkages, we offer
a pivot bracket, P/N 716024. The 16 & 19 spline
transfer cases are both mechanical. Most kits for
these transfer cases include a T/C shifter bracket
to retain the mechanical linkages.
| P/N
715520 - TH400 linkage bracket |
| P/N
715521 - TH350 linkage bracket |
| *P/N
715527 - SM420 linkage bracket |
| *P/N
715530 - SM465 linkage bracket |
| P/N
715532 - NV4500 linkage bracket |
| P/N
715539 -NV4500 linkage bracket (19 spline
T/C) |
(*Asterisk
items are not included in any kits)
ENGINE TEMPERATURE BUSHING: When installing
a Chevy engine, P/N 716023 temperature bushing will
allow you to retain your stock sending unit. This
bushing fits most Chevy stock intake manifolds.
ALTERNATOR BRACKET AND PULLEY: This bracket
adapts the stock Land Cruiser alternator to a Chevy
exhaust manifold. The pulley on this alternator
uses a wide belt. We offer a new pulley that will
accept the standard Chevy "V" belt. (These
parts will not work on the FJ60 alternator).
| P/N
716020 - Alternator bracket (exhaust headers,
works with P/N 716110) |
| P/N
716110 - Alternator bracket (exhaust headers,
works with P/N 716020) |
| P/N
716025 - Narrow pulley |
EXHAUST:
We design and manufacture our own header systems
that complement the engine conversion business.
The headers listed below are for Chevy & Ford
V8 engine conversions. The Chevy headers are offered
in both a "fender well" or "inside-the-frame
rail" design. For smog legal conversions,stock
manifolds off of a late model Chevy passenger car
work the best. (Note:
If your LandCruiser has stock steering, these rear
dump manifolds may interfere). These headers are
availablein chrome or Non-plated (NP).
| P/N
717006 - Fender well Chevy V8 headers |
P/N
717011 - Ram horn style Chevy V8 headers
(inside the frame rail)
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| P/N
717012 - Inside the frame rail Ford V8 header
Split style transfer case (19 spline) |

Split
style transfser case (19 spline)
SAGINAW STEERING: We offer complete Saginaw
steering kits for Toyota Land Cruisers. The stock
steering often had excessive play and backlash.
The Saginaw system is a proven advantage for these
vehicles. The Saginaw steering conversions and components
are listed on Pages 29 through 31 of this booklet.
The Saginaw steering will provide your Land Cruiser
with a more responsive steering system, more engine
compartment space, and easier exhaust clearance.
When upgrading to the Saginaw steering, it's easiest
to retain the stock steering column; however, we
now offer a clean and easy way of mounting a GM
column to your floorboard. This mounting bracket
provides a clamping support for both a 2" and
2-1/2" new steering column.
| P/N
716865 - 2² steering column support |
P/N
716866 - 2-1/2² steering column support
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CROSSMEMBERS
1963-1980: Land Cruisers supported the stock transmission
& transfer case by using bellhousing mounts.
When installing a new transmission, a new crossmember
is mandatory. We offer two types of crossmember
designs. The most popular design bolts on the back
of the stock transfer case. There is a 6 bolt cover
that must be removed and our new crossmember bolted
in its place. This crossmember extends to the inner
frame rails. It is supported by L-brackets that
must be welded to the frame rail. These components
are insulated on rubber cushions. This crossmember
is recommended with all transfer case adapters except
when using a TH350, 700R, & TH400.

| P/N
716022 - T/C crossmember support |
| P/N
716022-TSW - T/C support for FJ55s &
long tranny assemblies |
The
crossmember for the TH350, 700R, & TH400 bolts
to the bottom of the adapter housing using a stock
GM rubber mount. This tubular crossmember extends
to the inner frame rails. It is supported by L-brackets
that must be welded to the frame rail.
P/N 716004 - GM automatic crossmember
CROSSMEMBERS 1980-1987: Land Cruisers with
the split style 19 spline transfer case used a crossmember
that was located underneath the stock transmission.
Some of our transfer case adapters will allow you
to retain this stock crossmember; however, it will
need to be relocated on the frame rails. Transfer
case adapters for applications like the NV4500 &
TH400 require you to fabricate a new crossmember.

MOTOR MOUNTS:
The motor mounts we offer are for the Chevy V6/V8
and Ford V8. The V6/V8 mounts are a complete frame
to- block mounting system that uses a dual rubber
donut design locked together with a hardened bolt.
This combination offers a positive means of securing
the engine for the most severe offroad conditions.
Our universal motor mounts can be adjusted to accommodate
the best possible engine location.
Our universal Chevy and Ford side mounts are your
best choice for Land Cruisers. The universal mounts
are designed to be welded into position. When you
position your engine (with the weld-in mounts),
you must take into consideration such things as
oil pan, steering box, and firewall clearances.
Our Chevy V6/V8 mounts include new scab plates that
should be welded to the inner frame rails. This
will allow a better weld for the engine support
bracket to the frame. On Ford V8 universal mounts,
the frame enclosures can be ordered
under P/N 713124-PLT.

| P/N
713124 - Chevy V6/V8 motor mount |
| P/N
713088 - Chevy LS1 motor mount |
| P/N
713002 - Ford V8 motor mount |
TRANNY
RETROFITS
SM420 & SM465: Some customers prefer not to
replace the stock Land Cruiser engine. For these
applications we offer two transmission options.
By using a 1963-73 Land Cruiser 3 speed bellhousing,
we are able to adapt the popular SM420 and SM465
transmissions to your stock engine. Both of these
kits are a custom machined new transmission retainer
which allows the use of the stock Land Cruiser bellhousing.
On some early SM420 transmissions, the stock bearing
retainer and bearing is not compatible with our
new retainer. On SM420 transmissions, the front
bearing must be retained to the input shaft by a
snap ring to use our kit. These kits adapt the new
transmission to the bellhousing. A transfer case
adapter kit will also be required.
| P/N
712519 - SM465 to Land Cruiser 6 cylinder |
| P/N
712520 - SM420 to Land Cruiser 6 cylinder |
| CF043518
- Aug.1974-1987 stock 6 cylinder clutch
assembly |
NV4500:
The New Venture 4500 5-speed transmission is also
an option when retaining the Land Cruiser 6 cylinder.
We offer 3 kits that utilize the Land Cruiser stock
4 speed bellhousing. These kits are designed around
the 1993-95 Chevy NV4500, 1996 & newer Chevy
NV4500 and the Dodge Heavy Duty NV4500. A transfer
case kit will be required.
| P/N
712578 - 1993-95 Chevy NV4500 to Land Cruiser
6 cylinder |
| P/N
712578-L - 1996 & newer Chevy NV4500
to Land Cruiser 6 cylinder |
CF043579
- Dodge H.D. NV4500 to Land Cruiser 6 cylinder
(use Centerforce clutch assy. #CF315518)
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NV4500
with Stock 6 Cylinder:
We offer complete kits using the Dodge Heavy Duty
NV4500. These packages include a bellhousing adapter,
transfer case adapter, and clutch assembly. Included
is a new shifter handle and NV001 instruction manual.
We currently offer brand new, factory direct NV4500
transmissions. These transmissions have passed both
dyno and noise decibel testing performed by New
Venture Gear. The Dodge Heavy Duty 4WD NV4500 can
be purchased under P/N 26-0020.
P/N
27-0023 - Dodge 29 SPL. NV4500 to Land Cruiser
10 spline T/C and 6 cylinder engine
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P/N
27-0024 - Dodge 29 SPL. NV4500 to Land Cruiser
16 spline T/C and 6 cylinder engine
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P/N
27-0025 - Dodge 29 SPL. NV4500 to Land Cruiser
19 spline T/C and 6 cylinder engine
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CHEVY
V8 TRANSMISSION PACKAGES:
Like the transmission assemblies listed above, we
also offer transmission assemblies designed for
the Chevy V8 installation. These transmission packages
include a transfer case adapter, full bellhousing,
slave cylinder bracket, release bearing and a new
shifter handle. These kits do not include motor
mounts, rear crossmember or clutch components.
The NV4500 has been manufactured in many different
configurations. We have put together these transmission
kits to fit two of the most common applications
New Venture made. The GM 1996 and newer NV4500 4WD
transmission will fit the three adapter assemblies
with the part number ending with a "G",
and the Dodge 1993-2000 NV4500 4WD transmission
will fit the three adapter assemblies with the part
number ending with a "D". All other versions
and years of the NV4500 are good, acceptable transmissions
to use our individual adapters. Transmissions other
than the years listed should purchase individual
adapter components.

If
your having trouble locating a NV4500 transmission,
we are an authorized New Venture distributer. We
currently offer brand new, factory direct NV4500
transmissions. The GM 4WD NV4500 can be purchased
under P/N 26-0007, and the Dodge 4WD NV4500 under
P/N 26-0016.
P/N
27-0020D - Dodge 23 SPL. NV4500 to Land
Cruiser 10 spline T/C and a V8 engine O.A.L.25.350²
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P/N
27-0021D - Dodge 23 SPL. NV4500 to Land
Cruiser 16 spline T/C and a V8 engine O.A.L.25.350²
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P/N
27-0022D - Dodge 23 SPL. NV4500 to Land
Cruiser 19 spline T/C and a V8 engine O.A.L.25.350²
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P/N
27-0020G - GM 4WD NV4500 to Land Cruiser
10 spline T/C and a V8 engine O.A.L.24.850²
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P/N
27-0021G - GM 4WD NV4500 to Land Cruiser
16 spline T/C and a V8 engine O.A.L.24.850²
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| P/N
27-0022G - GM 4WD NV4500 to Land Cruiser
19 spline T/C and a V8 engine O.A.L.24.850² |
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER OWNERS BIBLE
by Moses Ludel
| Part
# WBM10 $29.95
The Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Bible is a
great addition in educating yourself regarding
your vehicle. The book is a hands-on guide
to getting the most from your Toyota Land
Cruiser. High-performance modifications, accessories,
vehicle history, and tips you should know
when buying a new or used vehicle are just
a few of the many topics covered by the well
know technical writer Moses Ludel.
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