Author Topic: 1980 L43 to L52 Swap "Boot" Question?? (Read 5765 times)

69800 · « **on:** Nov 09, 2009, 02:51:48 PM »

I am almost ready to swap my side shift L43 to a top shift L-52 and will be enlarging the hole for the new tranny shifter. What do I do about the boot. Will it cover the larger hole or do I need a new boot set up
thanks
mark

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 09, 2009, 03:40:56 PM »

my 79 needed some clearancing of the tranny tunnel because the L43 wasnt as tall as the L52, a body lift fixed that but Marlin told me he used a jack and a 4x4 to make enough room on several other trucks

i also had to move the hole for the shifter, i just waited till the L52 was under there then cut what was in the way, then used some sheet metal to fill where the old hole was and self tapping screws to hold it in

69800 · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 09, 2009, 08:18:55 PM »

Ok
Got it thanks
mark

Mnmstoy · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 12, 2009, 06:14:06 PM »

Here is how I did mine.
Measure.

and welded. Granted at the time all I had was a H.F. Welder. but it worked.

Mike

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 13, 2009, 08:20:25 PM »

dude, thats aweful tight, not much room for it to move around. it would suck to have to replace the shift tower because it busted

69800 · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 13, 2009, 08:21:40 PM »

Great pix. was yours a side shift before? L-43?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 13, 2009, 08:36:09 PM »

you see in this pic how his tunnel is right against the top of the transmission??

thats where your tunnel needs to be clearanced, you dont want to rub a hole in the top of your transmission

the L43 was not as tall as the L52

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 13, 2009, 08:37:54 PM »

and yes, besides moving the boot over a little it will be fine with the L52

Mnmstoy · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 14, 2009, 08:41:44 PM »

I did have a L43 in their when I got it. I now have a L50/52 Not sure. But it is the short 5 speed. I've had it likes this for over two years with no problems. Now granted it did self clearance a little. If I had to do it all over again. I would make sure it clears 1" all away around it. I haven't rubbed a hole in it. It looks tight but it clears about a Inch.
Don't mind the holes on the side. That was put their when the side shift was in it. I don't recall what boot I used. IT may be your regular 5 speed shifter boot.......or my old side shift one.
I have a Marlin 1200 HD Clutch and flywheel(pilot bears and HD bolts). Slave cylinder from a 82. Clutch fork from the 82.
It all bolts right in. I recall having to go by two longer bolts that go from the bell housing to the engine block. You may want to look into that before you get started. Save you the trouble of having to stop because the bolts are to short.
Mike

here you can see my shifter boot. On the dual cases...I cut them down to shorten them. Welded them together and it came out great.

and with a little dirt. One would never know. lol
O know not TG

kneedownnate · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 14, 2009, 10:30:10 PM »

Quote from: Mnmstoy on Nov 14, 2009, 08:41:44 PM

O no not TG

Come on man, don't poke the bear

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 15, 2009, 05:39:54 PM »

69800 · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 15, 2009, 07:43:26 PM »

A picure is worth a thousand words.
thanks
mark

dezrik · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 06:31:17 PM »

I did this same swap and I was like WTF the trannys looked awfully close to being the same size, but when i install the crossmember it woudnt fit i cut the tunnel alot and it still rattles the cab a little.

69800 · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 16, 2009, 07:39:56 PM »

were you using the crossmember from the L43 or did you have to get one for a L50-L52?
mark

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 17, 2009, 11:07:14 AM »

Quote from: 69800 on Nov 16, 2009, 07:39:56 PM

were you using the crossmember from the L43 or did you have to get one for a L50-L52?
mark

the cross member is the exact same, they didnt change the crossmember between 79 and 83, the L43 and its tcase are both slightly shorter ( in height not length) than the L50 or 52, Toyota enlarged the tranny tunnel after 1980

69800 · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 17, 2009, 04:42:25 PM »

thanks

Mnmstoy · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 18, 2009, 11:13:38 AM »

I'm using a TG or Marlin dual case Crossmember....it's been so long ago I forget. I'm not sure if that dropped it a little.
It should bolt right up.
Mike

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 18, 2009, 11:29:18 AM »

Quote from: Mnmstoy on Nov 18, 2009, 11:13:38 AM

I'm using a TG or Marlin dual case Crossmember....it's been so long ago I forget. I'm not sure if that dropped it a little.
It should bolt right up.
Mike

slide under and look, they dont look alike

69800 · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 18, 2009, 05:50:09 PM »

The crossmembers are different?

? L43 to L50?

Mnmstoy · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 19, 2009, 08:04:20 AM »

IF you are asking....they are the same.
Now if the bolts don't line upon the Transfer case and crossmember...and if they are sitting farther back. You may have a newer (longer) tranny.
You can always measure the two tranny side by side. They should be the same length. L43-L52
Pull it. Might as well get after it.
Mike

69800 · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 20, 2009, 12:46:08 PM »

ok
thanks

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 20, 2009, 06:59:56 PM »

Quote from: 69800 on Nov 18, 2009, 05:50:09 PM

The crossmembers are different?? L43 to L50?

no they are identical, i fixed my post so the confusion lessens

dezrik · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 30, 2009, 08:05:10 PM »

Good job, After a few months of having the L52 in place on my 80 it Rubbed the crap out of the top of the transmission, I was trying to ram it in there and make it work temporarily. Swapped in a W56 and I have to cut more of the floor out

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