This is a 5-speed manual transmission engineered for the rear-wheel-drive 2.7-liter Tacoma, mating to the 2TR-FE through its factory bellhousing bolt pattern, as the live page describes. It carries truck-tuned ratios that keep the engine in its working range, an overdrive 5th for calmer highway cruising, and a top-mount shifter in cable or rod style as equipped. The case is reinforced, the synchros are hardened for high-mile shifts, and the input and output shafts are inspected for runout and wear.
Owners come to this part for grinding gears, worn synchros, bearing noise, or hard engagement. A sound replacement returns precise gear engagement and consistent shift feel, reduces driveline lash and highway drone versus a tired box, and preserves fuel economy through the overdrive 5th, all bolting up directly to the 2TR-FE with the RWD mounts.
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| INCLUDED | The 5-speed manual transmission as photographed. |
| NOT INCLUDED | Clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, release bearing, hydraulics, driveshaft, shifter assembly, and fluid; reuse or replace the clutch and hydraulics as needed, per the live FAQ. |
| Tools You Need | Standard transmission-swap tools and the manufacturer-specified manual transmission fluid; per the live FAQ, fill with the specified MTF after installation. |
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Toyota Tacoma, 2.7L 2TR-FE, RWD (donor 2005) | VIN confirmed at order |
| Drivetrain | RWD (4x2) only, not 4x4; a 4x4 truck needs the correct 4x4 variant, per the live FAQ |
| Transmission code | Listed as R155 with 5-speed and 2.7L specs; confirm exact code by VIN |
| Reference Application | 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 2.7L |
Call (240) 301-0095 with your VIN. Because this unit is rear-wheel-drive only and the listing labels it an R155, we confirm your drivetrain (4x2 versus 4x4) and the exact transmission code before it ships.
This is a used transmission, inspected before shipping:
| Bellhousing | 2TR-FE bolt pattern |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 4.313:1 | 2nd 2.330:1 | 3rd 1.436:1 | 4th 1.000:1 | 5th 0.789:1 | Reverse 4.220:1 |
| Input | Splined input | pilot-bearing compatible |
| Shifter | Top-mount | cable or rod style as equipped |
| Type | 5-speed manual | RWD |
| Application | 2005 Toyota Tacoma Transmission |
| Sku | vaz697 |
| Price | 949.00 |
To file a claim, contact us within 15 days of delivery at (240) 301-0095 or support@vazautosolutions.com.
