ajg193 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Hilux has developed a fault where reverse doesn't exist. Shifter feels like it is hitting a wall/lockout. If you try enough times it does eventually go in. No grinding or anything that would be associated with a grabbing clutch. All other gears select easily The link bushings are all relatively new. Has anyone on here had this problem before? Perhaps a sticky fifth gear lockout? Otherwise I'll start digging into it this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 Fixed it. The linkages have just worn to the point that the gear selection was too far towards the dash and the shifter couldn't move far enough I just adjusted one of the shifter rods to pull all the gears closer to the driver (red). Now shifts beautifully Just used a 24 mm socket to loosen the clamp nut and pulled the rod up about 10 mm 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffs_Emporium Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I'm setting up my linkages in my liteace after g52 swap and they feel shithouse no matter where I adjust them to. I guess oil in box and clutch hooked up might change things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 Main things that affect how sloppy the gear selection is are the rubber bushings at the pivots and the pivot where the bellcrank (https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/3353535100 ) rubs on this part (https://www.amayama.com/en/genuine-catalogs/epc/toyota-japan/hilux/YN86/178284/chassis/3311/33711 ) I just turned up a sleeve for the bellcrank to reduce the clearance, no noticeable wear after a year and a half of use. There are a shit load of bushes to wear in the mechanism though, so it could well be worth doing everything. I'd imagine the shifts to be pretty precise once it's all done. It's a shame that the balljoint links are discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffs_Emporium Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I purchased a new balljoint for gearbox end for mine before realizing I didn't need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 Looks like your linkage setup is completely different to the hilux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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