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cymplcty · 10-05-2010, 11:09 PM

Hi I am new to this forum and would to request some info. I am planning to buy a 1989 landcruiser and everytime you shift to Reverse, Drive or any of the gears when stopped it would have a strong knock. The owner said that this is normal for this year model. Is he right? Any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks

cymplcty · 10-06-2010, 11:57 AM

Anyone???

djelliott916 · 10-06-2010, 12:05 PM

Could be normal, slack being taken out of the whole drivetrain when put into a gear, my 89 YJ does this as well. It could also be worn joints. Be sure to check everything out before dropping the coin on it.

cymplcty · 10-06-2010, 12:25 PM

thank you

HANGTOWNCRUZR · 10-07-2010, 02:58 PM

I assume it is a fj62 model, I know first hand that transmissions for those run 3-4k be careful, have a shop that is familiar with those transmissions take a look at it. There is a company in So Cal that builds HD transmissions for those and they are well worth it.

Kaderabek · 10-08-2010, 12:00 PM

You most likely need to replace the transfer case input spline. Talk to McNamara Gear in Australia.

http://www.mcnamaradiffs.com.au/driveshaft1.html

TJK

ginericfj80 · 10-11-2010, 05:38 PM

Todd hit the nail on the head. I'd either deal with it or do one of the home fixes which welds the spacer to the gear allowing the spacer splines to also be used to engage the shaft. Do a search you should be able to find results especially if you search for McNamara, you'll get the home brew fix results too.

KonTiki · 10-13-2010, 02:22 PM

You have to order the mcnamara gears from austrailia, they are $400 shipped to the us.
I followed georg's DIY mcnamara thread on ih8mud- it turned out nicely and cost under $100, took a little work though.
the only real way to know where the slack is for sure is to tear into the transfer case, after 300k miles i had some slack, but it wasnt the transfer case input gear. turns out my case needed a rebuild.
if the slack is that bad i wouldnt put alot of stress on the drivetrain until you get it fixed. use it as a bargaining chip for a lower price.
a transfer case rebuild can be pricey, if you do it yourself its around $300. thats not including parts for the worn input gear, if thats where your slack is.

KonTiki · 10-13-2010, 02:26 PM

heres a link to the thread i mentioned- http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...mara-gear.html

good luck, read up as much as you can before buying.

10-05-2010, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
cymplcty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Member # 170441 Posts: 3	89 landcruiser shifting knock Hi I am new to this forum and would to request some info. I am planning to buy a 1989 landcruiser and everytime you shift to Reverse, Drive or any of the gears when stopped it would have a strong knock. The owner said that this is normal for this year model. Is he right? Any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks

10-07-2010, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
HANGTOWNCRUZR Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 21 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 435	I assume it is a fj62 model, I know first hand that transmissions for those run 3-4k be careful, have a shop that is familiar with those transmissions take a look at it. There is a company in So Cal that builds HD transmissions for those and they are well worth it. __________________ David Thomas, Toys on the Rocks TLCA #1723 KJ6CXR RTF BOD /\|_,[___], \|---L(o--o) ()_)()_)--)_) 1965 FJ40

10-08-2010, 12:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kaderabek TJK Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8888 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,237	You most likely need to replace the transfer case input spline. Talk to McNamara Gear in Australia. http://www.mcnamaradiffs.com.au/driveshaft1.html TJK __________________ -- Todd J. Kaderabek TLCA # 9280, Fairview, NC

10-11-2010, 05:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
ginericfj80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5767 Location: IDaho Posts: 1,829	Todd hit the nail on the head. I'd either deal with it or do one of the home fixes which welds the spacer to the gear allowing the spacer splines to also be used to engage the shaft. Do a search you should be able to find results especially if you search for McNamara, you'll get the home brew fix results too. __________________ Eric V. 99 built UZJ100 FJ68 Project 74 FJ15 www.WildWildWestArt.com

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10-06-2010, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
cymplcty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Member # 170441 Posts: 3	Anyone???

10-06-2010, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
djelliott916 Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 134532 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 282	Could be normal, slack being taken out of the whole drivetrain when put into a gear, my 89 YJ does this as well. It could also be worn joints. Be sure to check everything out before dropping the coin on it.

10-06-2010, 12:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
cymplcty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Member # 170441 Posts: 3	thank you

10-13-2010, 02:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
KonTiki Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 167657 Posts: 5	You have to order the mcnamara gears from austrailia, they are $400 shipped to the us. I followed georg's DIY mcnamara thread on ih8mud- it turned out nicely and cost under $100, took a little work though. the only real way to know where the slack is for sure is to tear into the transfer case, after 300k miles i had some slack, but it wasnt the transfer case input gear. turns out my case needed a rebuild. if the slack is that bad i wouldnt put alot of stress on the drivetrain until you get it fixed. use it as a bargaining chip for a lower price. a transfer case rebuild can be pricey, if you do it yourself its around $300. thats not including parts for the worn input gear, if thats where your slack is.

10-13-2010, 02:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
KonTiki Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 167657 Posts: 5	heres a link to the thread i mentioned- http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...mara-gear.html good luck, read up as much as you can before buying.