Topic: 4spd vs 5spd 1st gen 4x4

[hawaiilux]

ive got a 1st gen pickup 4x4 has a 22r with a 4 spd going to lift and put 33s on but wondering if a 5 spd is better for off road use whats the pros and cons of both thanks for reading

[79coyotefrg]

is it the side shifting L43 4 speed that has the alum bell housing or the all cast iron L45 4 speed?
if the l43  it has a 3.64:1 1st gear  the L45 and most toyota 5 speeds have a 3.93:1

[H8PVMNT]

Well, my L43 just grenaded yarding logs and I am swaping in an L52 5 speed I had laying around...  I really didn't mind the 4 speed up untill then and I've hacked on alot of 5 speeds that way without any problems so I guess they are weaker like everybody says.  If you have a 4 speed just run it untill it takes a crap and put in a 5 speed.

[hawaiilux [OP]]

sounds good ill do that run um hard

[crazymoritz97]

i had on ein my 80's   i loved it . even  did the freeway ? frm time to time .  i wish that i had the 5-speed  for that but i was happy for the 4-speed  in the woods  for the lower gear set . in it .