W56-A Transmission
With the introduction of fuel injection in 1985 4WD trucks, Toyota also introduced it's new W-Series transmission. The W56-A was only used in 1985 EFI Toyota Pickups and 4Runners. W56-A models have an aluminum center plate and a single shifter (transmission) atop it's rear housing. This transmission is 25 3/8" long and weighs 85 lbs as pictured. The center of the trans shifter is 21" back from the front edge of the bell housing.
Years used: 1985
W56-B Transmission
The W56-B was used on 1986-1988 EFI Toyota Pickups and 1986-1989 EFI 4Runners. This model can be identified by having both a cast steel center section and a single shifter. This transmission is 25 3/8" long and weighs 85 lbs as pictured. The center of the trans shifter is 21" back from the front edge of the bell housing.
Years used: 1986 - 1989
