Thread: Found a donor truck

My question is, SINCE Grubbs kit for putting the LT 230 onto the MSA gearbox is apparently unavailable, is there any one else anywhere in the world producing a kit to do this conversion. Thanks for replies and discussion so far.

Hi JohnF,

I mentioned on the 19th in this thread that I had spoken to Sheldon or 'grubb', although I did not elaborate on our conversation. Sheldon said that the MSA/LT230 adaptor and gear change mechanism will be available subject to numbers required and cost. For my project, MSA to LT230, Sheldon's only concern was where the gear stick would sit in relation to the RRC 'hard' dash. If Vern and I have not got our wires crossed then as Vern says 'it should fit like a glove' and I should not be concerned. Shelddon said he will be back on the forums 'soon'

Further, to condition us to the cost of this sort of exercise.

I was beginning to feel time was running out and I would need to develop parts myself. This is my first engine transplant.

I rang one 4x4 conversion kit supplier here in Australia to see if they had anything off the shelf for the MSA, but no. I asked what would a one off adaptor shaft machined from solid cost me as a rough guide (no torque tube, no gear changer if we understood each other correctly). The conversation roughly:

Supplier: when we tell people the cost for a one off they usually feel sick.
Me: Two grand?
Supplier: more...
Me: three!!!
Supplier: more...generally over $4k.

Maybe if I checked out more suppliers I might find better pricing.

I'll leave Sheldon to provide his prices, but by comparison his appears to be good value. I've written to a couple of firms overseas but had no response.

Rakeway in the UK do some components that could mate to the MSA/MXA.



This would require a divorced transfer, but is a good option.

The cable shift is pretty easy to arrange, just grab a cable from a Corolla or similar and nut it out.

Matt

Thanks mudmouse. From memory Ashcroft recommended Rakeway, and I wrote, but no reply - some say you need to phone them - maybe another day, depending on overall cost and time to production of Sheldon's kit.

Sheldon, we would like the price please. I would welcome you back.

Originally Posted by workingonit

Further, to condition us to the cost of this sort of exercise.

I was beginning to feel time was running out and I would need to develop parts myself. This is my first engine transplant.

I rang one 4x4 conversion kit supplier here in Australia to see if they had anything off the shelf for the MSA, but no. I asked what would a one off adaptor shaft machined from solid cost me as a rough guide (no torque tube, no gear changer if we understood each other correctly). The conversation roughly:

Supplier: when we tell people the cost for a one off they usually feel sick.
Me: Two grand?
Supplier: more...
Me: three!!!
Supplier: more...generally over $4k.

Maybe if I checked out more suppliers I might find better pricing.

I'll leave Sheldon to provide his prices, but by comparison his appears to be good value. I've written to a couple of firms overseas but had no response.

A reputable supplier quoted me $800 for my adapter shaft back in 2007.
Unfortunately I went with a cheaper supplier and had to finish and harden the shaft myself.
$4k is taking the ****.

The adaptor shaft that I made cost $200 for the spline to be cut and hardening. The shaft as a blank bit of shaft was under a $100. A few hours turning and drilling. So I could do it for mate rates and still be in front, say $3500 Geeze even $800 I would be still well in front.
Cheers Hall