If you’re searching for a Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale, you probably know how it started. The truck began to shift late, then it flared between gears, and one morning it wouldn’t move at all. Nobody plans for that. A Land Cruiser is supposed to outlast the people who buy it, so a dead gearbox feels wrong, and the quote from a local shop for a rebuild can feel even worse.
We sell used, rebuilt and remanufactured Land Cruiser gearboxes at NJ Global Auto Parts, and we ship them to workshops, importers and owners in most parts of the world. This guide covers what we stock, how the transmission codes work, which truck takes which box, and what to check before you send money to anybody. Read it before you commit to any Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale, ours included.
You’ll find the specifications, the fitment notes, and the mistakes we see buyers make again and again. If something isn’t clear at the end, send us your VIN and we’ll work it out with you.
What a Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale Really Includes
People hear “transmission” and picture one lump of metal. In practice it’s a small system. The gearbox itself holds the clutch packs, planetary gear sets, valve body and the pump. On the front sits the torque converter, which couples the engine to the box. On the back, on most four wheel drive Land Cruisers, the box bolts up to the transfer case.
When we list a Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale, the torque converter goes with it. Sensors and solenoids depend on the unit, so we tell you what’s on the box before you buy. Anything that’s missing, we say so in plain words, because nothing annoys a workshop more than a gearbox arriving without the parts they thought were included.
The other thing worth knowing is that Toyota built a lot of different boxes for the Land Cruiser family. A 1990 80 Series and a 2015 200 Series share almost nothing. So the first job is always to match the code, not the model name. That applies to every Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale, ours or anyone’s.
Why Owners Look for a Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale
Most of our customers fall into a few groups. The first is the owner whose gearbox has simply worn out after a couple of hundred thousand miles of hard work. The second is a workshop with a customer’s truck on the hoist and a repair bill that makes a replacement look sensible. The third is the importer who buys Land Cruisers cheap, needs them running, and wants a dependable gearbox at a fair price.
Then there are the people restoring an old 70 or 80 Series. They want the truck original, or as close as they can get, and they know that finding the right automatic for an older Land Cruiser gets harder every year. A good Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale keeps those trucks on the road, and that’s a job we like doing.
Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale: Codes and Specifications
Here are the gearboxes we handle most often. Gear counts and ratios come from the factory figures for the common versions, and small differences do exist between markets, so treat this as a guide and let us confirm your exact unit.
| Code | Speeds | Typically found in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A440F / A442F | 4-speed | Land Cruiser 70 and 80 Series | Heavy duty, hydraulic control, four wheel drive version |
| A343F | 4-speed | Prado 90 Series, Hilux Surf | Ratios 2.804, 1.531, 1.000, 0.753, reverse 2.393 |
| A750F | 5-speed | 100 Series, Prado 120 Series | Ratios 3.520, 2.042, 1.400, 1.000, 0.716, reverse 3.244 |
| A960E | 6-speed | Newer Prado models | Electronically controlled |
| AB60F | 6-speed | 200 Series (4.5 diesel and 4.6 petrol) | Heavy duty, electronically controlled |
| 8-speed ECT-i | 8-speed | 200 Series with 5.7 V8, 2013 onward | Ask for fitment check by VIN |
The letter at the end matters. On Toyota gearboxes, an F usually means the four wheel drive version, and an E means the two wheel drive version. Land Cruisers are four wheel drive, so most of what you’ll be buying ends in F, though a few later units have different naming. Don’t guess. Send us the code stamped on the gearbox tag, or the VIN.
What the Gear Ratios Tell You
Put the A343F next to the A750F and the difference shows up fast. The four-speed has a first gear of 2.804, while the five-speed starts at 3.520. That deeper first gear means the A750F pulls away from a stop with less effort, which is handy with a heavy load or on a steep, loose track. At the other end, fifth gear on the A750F is 0.716, a little taller than the 0.753 fourth gear on the A343F, so the engine turns slower on the highway.
Those numbers are why we won’t swap one for the other without checking the differential ratio and tyre size first. Every Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale in our yard is matched to the code that came with the truck, not to whatever happens to be on the shelf.
Which Land Cruiser Takes Which Gearbox
This is the part that saves people from ordering the wrong unit. The list below is a starting point.
70 Series. The 70 Series has been around since the mid 1980s, and Toyota’s four-speed A440F arrived on it in 1984. Engines range from the 1HZ and 1HD-FTE diesels to the 1VD-FTV V8. Many people also convert these trucks from manual to automatic, and we’ll talk about that further down.
80 Series. The 80 Series used the four-speed automatic with 1HD-T, 1HD-FT and 1FZ-FE engines. It’s a tough box, but a 30 year old one has usually lived a hard life.
100 Series. Depending on the engine and market, you’ll see the A750F five-speed, the A442F, or a heavier unit on some diesels. The 2UZ-FE V8 and the 1HD-FTE diesel are the two engines we see most.
200 Series. Early petrol trucks had a five-speed, the 4.6 petrol and the 4.5 diesel use a six-speed, and from 2013 the 5.7 V8 got an eight-speed. These boxes are electronically controlled, so the engine computer and gearbox computer need to agree with each other. That’s another reason we ask for the VIN with any request for a Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale.
Prado 90, 120 and 150. The 90 Series commonly uses the A343F, the 120 Series moved to the A750F, and newer trucks use the six-speed A960E. Engines include the 1KZ-TE, 1KD-FTV, 2TR-FE and 1GR-FE.
If you’re curious about the history of each generation, the Wikipedia pages for the 80 Series, the 100 Series and the 200 Series are a decent place to start.
Signs You Need a Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale
Not every shifting problem means you need a new transmission. Sometimes it’s low fluid, a bad sensor or a tired solenoid. But some symptoms usually mean the unit has gone past the point of a cheap fix.
Slipping is the classic one. The revs go up, the truck doesn’t, especially when you’re towing or climbing. Then there’s harsh shifting, where each change feels like someone kicked the back of the truck. Delayed engagement, where you select Drive and count to three before anything happens, is another warning. Fluid that’s dark brown and smells burnt tells you the clutches are cooking. Metal glitter on the dipstick or in the pan means something inside is grinding itself away.
Whining or clunking, a shudder at light throttle, and a flashing gearbox light on the newer trucks all deserve attention. Common figures quoted for these gearboxes put a normal life at somewhere between 130,000 and 180,000 miles with average care. Land Cruisers used for towing, desert work or heavy loads often need one earlier.
If you’re at the stage where a shop has told you the box is done, a Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale from us can be cheaper and quicker than a full rebuild, especially when your truck is sitting in the workshop taking up a bay.
Used, Rebuilt or Remanufactured Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale
We offer three routes, and none of them is always the right answer.
Used. A used unit comes off a donor vehicle. We check that it shifts, doesn’t leak, and is in one piece. This is the cheapest option and it makes sense for older trucks and tighter budgets. You’re buying something with unknown history, so expect to replace the fluid and filter right away.
Rebuilt. The gearbox has been opened up, cleaned, and fitted with new seals, gaskets and clutch material. It costs more than a used unit but you get a box that’s been through a workshop instead of a junkyard.
Remanufactured. This is a full teardown, worn parts replaced, and testing to a factory standard or better. It’s the most expensive and suits owners who plan to keep the truck for years, or who tow heavy loads.
We wrote a longer comparison in our article on rebuilt versus used engines, and most of the reasoning applies to gearboxes too. Whichever way you go, ask for the condition in writing. Every Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale on our site is labelled with one of these three conditions.
How We Check Every Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale
Every unit that leaves our yard gets looked at before it’s packed. We check the case for cracks and old repairs. We inspect the fluid, the pan and the input shaft splines. We turn the output shaft and feel for roughness, check the torque converter for damage and leaks, and confirm the electrical connectors aren’t melted or broken.
Where the unit can be bench tested, we run it through the gears. If a test shows something we don’t like, the box doesn’t get listed. It’s not glamorous, but it means fewer surprises when the crate is opened at your workshop.
You’ll get photos of the actual gearbox you’re buying, with the code tag visible. That way you and your mechanic can look at the same thing before anything ships. Every Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale we list gets the same treatment.
What to Buy Alongside a Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale
Buying the box is one part of the job. These items are the ones people forget.
Fluid and filter come first. Use the grade Toyota specifies for your code, since older units and the late six-speeds don’t take the same fluid. Then the transmission cooler. If your old gearbox died from heat, a clogged or undersized cooler probably helped kill it, and putting a fresh unit behind it is asking for the same result. Flush the cooler lines or replace the cooler.
Check the rear main seal on the engine while the box is out, because it’s a lot easier to change then. Look at the engine and gearbox mounts. A collapsed mount changes the angle of the driveline and shortens the life of the new unit. Inspect the flexplate for cracks, and replace the transfer case input seal if it’s weeping.
On electronically controlled boxes, you may need the correct control unit or a software match. We’ll tell you if we think yours needs it.
Installation Notes for a Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale
We don’t install gearboxes, so this is advice from customers and the workshops that fit our units. If you’re not a mechanic, take the truck to someone who does this every week.
Make sure the torque converter is fully seated in the pump before you slide the box up to the engine. You should be able to feel it drop home with a slight clunk. If you force the bellhousing bolts with the converter sitting proud, you can crack the pump, and that ruins a perfectly good gearbox within seconds.
Fill the box with the correct amount of fluid, run the engine, cycle through the gears with your foot on the brake, then check the level at the specified temperature. Write down the mileage of the swap and the fluid used. It’s useful information if something goes wrong later.
Take it easy for the first few hundred miles. Don’t tow heavy or floor it. Let the clutches bed in and see whether it leaks anywhere. A properly fitted Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale from a good source should run quietly from day one.
Manual to Automatic Conversions on the 70 Series
We get plenty of enquiries from people who want to swap a manual 70 Series over to an automatic. It can be done, and plenty of owners have done it, but it isn’t a bolt-in job. You’ll need the right bellhousing, the correct pedal set removal, a shifter, wiring or a controller, and often a matching transfer case adapter, depending on the engine.
If you want a Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale for a conversion, tell us the engine, the year, the drivetrain and which transfer case you have. We’d rather spend ten minutes on the phone with you than see you buy the wrong box. We also keep manual Land Cruiser gearboxes in stock, if you decide to stay with a manual.
Shipping a Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale Worldwide
A gearbox is heavy and awkward, so packing matters. We drain the unit, seal the openings, protect the tail shaft and torque converter, and secure it to a pallet or crate for freight. You get a shipping quote before you pay, and the tracking details once it’s on its way.
We send to Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas. Customs rules are different in every country, and import duty is handled by your broker. If you tell us the destination port and whether you have a business address, the quote comes back faster and more accurately.
Our shipping policy explains delivery terms in more detail. For anything that isn’t covered, ask us. For general background on how goods are classified at borders, the World Customs Organization is a useful reference.
What Affects the Price of a Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale
We can’t hand you one number for every Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale, because the price moves with a handful of things.
The code matters. A common A343F costs less than a heavy duty six-speed. Condition matters, so a used unit costs less than a rebuilt one, and a rebuilt one less than a full remanufacture. Availability plays a part as well, since rare units for older trucks or special markets take longer to source. Then there’s freight, which depends on weight, packing and distance.
Be careful with any listing that’s much cheaper than everyone else’s. Someone has found a way to get there, and it’s usually by skipping the inspection or not telling you the history. Cheap and uninspected costs more in the end when it comes back out of the truck.
Mistakes to Avoid With a Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale
Buying by model name is the biggest mistake. “Land Cruiser” isn’t a gearbox. Match the code and the VIN. Any honest seller of a Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale will ask for your VIN first.
Reusing the old torque converter is another. If the old unit failed and shed clutch material, the converter is full of debris. It’ll contaminate the new box. Replace it or have it professionally cleaned and tested.
Skipping the cooler flush comes next. Then there’s mixing up an F and an E box, ordering without confirming the transfer case interface, and paying a stranger with no address, no phone number and no photos. Ask for pictures of the actual gearbox with the tag visible. If a seller can’t provide that, walk away.
The last one is ignoring the fluid. A brand new gearbox filled with the wrong fluid or overfilled by a litre can fail within a month. Take the extra time to get it right. That’s true of any Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale, used or rebuilt.
Looking After the New Gearbox
Change the fluid and filter after the first few thousand miles, then follow a sensible schedule after that. Severe use like towing, sand, mud or stop-start city work justifies shorter intervals. Keep the cooler clean and the fluid at the right level. That routine suits any Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale, whether it’s new to you or not.
Let the truck warm up before you load it, particularly in cold climates. Even a good Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale needs sensible treatment. Don’t rock between Drive and Reverse before the truck has come to a complete stop. If you tow, consider a temperature gauge for the transmission, because heat is what kills automatics. A gauge costs little compared with a gearbox. Treat a Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale like any other big purchase, and keep the paperwork.
Pairing the Gearbox With the Right Engine
Some owners replace the engine and the transmission together when they buy a Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale, and that can make sense when the truck has a high mileage on both. If you’re in that position, have a look at our Toyota engines, such as the 1HD-FTE, the 1VD-FTV, the 1FZ-FE and the 1GR-FE. If your engine is fine and only the gearbox has given up, you can skip that.
Our guide to the 1GD-FTV engine and the write-up on the Toyota 2TR are useful if you drive a newer Prado or Hilux based truck. You can also browse the full transmissions category or the whole shop.
How to Order Your Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale
It’s a short process. Send us the year, model, engine, and the VIN. If you can read the code off your existing gearbox, send that too. A couple of photos of the old unit help us match the right Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale. We’ll come back with what we have, the condition, the price and the freight cost.
Once you agree, we confirm the details, prepare the unit and pack it. The listing for the Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission is on our site, and you can reach us through the contact page at any time.
Why Buy a Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale From NJ Global Auto Parts
We’ve sold engines and gearboxes to customers in dozens of countries, and most of the business comes from people who come back or send a friend. We answer questions honestly, including the awkward ones. We tell you what the unit is and what it isn’t. Our returns policy is written out in plain terms, and you can read more about us before you decide.
If you’d rather not gamble on a random seller, a Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale from us comes with photos, a code check and a real person to talk to. That’s all we’re promising, and it’s the part most sellers skip. Ask about a Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale today.
Toyota Land Cruiser Automatic Transmission for Sale: Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell a Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale for every model?
We cover most of them, including the 70, 80, 100 and 200 Series and the Prado. Some rare units take longer to source, so send us your VIN and we’ll tell you what’s possible.
Does the torque converter come with the gearbox?
Yes, we include it with our shipments. Sensors and solenoids depend on the unit, and we’ll tell you before you buy.
Can I convert my manual Land Cruiser to automatic?
Often yes, but it needs the right adapters, controls and sometimes wiring. Talk to us before ordering.
Is the gearbox used or rebuilt?
We offer used, rebuilt and remanufactured units, and each listing says which one it is.
How long does shipping take?
It depends on your country and the shipping method. We give you an estimate with the quote.
Who pays customs duty?
Import duty and taxes are handled by you or your customs broker at the destination.
What if the gearbox isn’t what I ordered?
Contact us straight away with photos. We’ll compare it with our inspection record and the terms of your order.
A Toyota Land Cruiser automatic transmission for sale should come with honest notes, real photos and someone to talk to. Send us your truck details and we’ll tell you what we have in stock, wherever in the world you are.