Product Description
Reconditioned Toyota Hilux KZN165 Gearbox (R151 5-Speed | 1997 – 2005)
Is your KZN165 Hilux suffering from a noisy transmission bearing, crunching gears, or struggling to stay in drive? Restore its legendary, rugged dependability with a premium, heavy-duty reconditioned manual transmission built specifically for the 08/1997 to 2005 Toyota Hilux KZN165 series. At Recofactory, we don’t just patch up broken parts—our expert 4×4 transmission technicians completely strip, clean, and rebuild every unit to meet and exceed strict factory Toyota specifications.
With more than 30 years of specialized history providing high-quality 4×4 engineering to Australian drivers, we back our expert workmanship with an ironclad 12-month / 20,000km warranty so you can hit the tracks, tow, or tour with absolute peace of mind.
Upgraded Heavy Duty Specifications & Inclusions
- Modified 5th Gear:Â Engineered to prevent the common stripping and wear issues during high-speed highway cruising.
- Modified 3rd/4th Shift Hub:Â Restores crisp shifting dynamics and stops gear popping or selector slip.
- Modified Layshaft Thrust Washer:Â Upgraded to take higher load capacities, reducing internal friction and premature wear.
Premium Rebuild Specifications & Inclusions
The 1KZ-TE engine delivers punchy low-end torque, which places notable structural demand on your drivetrain. Our technicians build these R151 5-speed gearboxes to withstand harsh Australian off-road conditions using premium components:
- Industry-Leading Rebuild Kits: Assembled utilizing rugged, proven industry component kits.
- 100% Premium Japanese Bearings & Seals: Rebuilt exclusively with high-durability Japanese bearings and genuine seals to eliminate oil leaks and minimize internal friction.
- Full Synchroniser Replacement: Every single synchro ring is swapped out to guarantee smooth, grind-free gear selection.
- Rigorous Bench Testing: Every unit passes a strict multi-point inspection process by our in-house specialists before leaving the workshop floor.
Exact Vehicle & Engine Compatibility
This reconditioned exchange transmission is engineered to be a precise, direct replacement for the following 4WD models:
- Toyota Hilux KZN165: 4×4 Independent Front Suspension (IFS) models built from August 1997 to 2005.
- Perfectly matched for models powered by the iconic 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel engine running the factory 5-speed R151 manual gearbox.
Fast Australia-Wide Freight Shipping
We safely pack and dispatch new, used, and reconditioned 4×4 components across Australia every single day. Call our friendly team today or fill out the enquiry form below for a quick shipping quote.
Core Exchange Program
Please Note: This unit is sold on an exchange basis. An exchange deposit of $750 is charged at the time of purchase. This deposit is fully refunded to you as soon as your old, rebuildable Hilux core transmission unit is received back at our Gympie workshop. For full details on our core return guidelines, please read our comprehensive Warranty and Exchange Information page.
