{"product_id":"wild-earth-gear-ratio-conversion-kit-land-cruiser-1vd-v8","title":"Wild Earth Gear Ratio Conversion Kit — Land Cruiser 1VD V8","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWild Earth Gear Ratio Conversion Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e swaps in a new 2nd gear, 5th gear and cluster gear to lower cruising RPM in the 4.5-litre V8 turbodiesel Land Cruiser. It's aimed at owners who tow or cover long distances and want a quieter, more relaxed drive at highway speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA V8 Land Cruiser sitting at high RPM on the highway makes itself heard, and that drone gets tiring on a long tow or a multi-day trip. Bringing cruising RPM down without changing your driving style makes the same drive quieter and less tiring, whether you're hauling a caravan or just putting in the kilometres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement 2nd, 5th and cluster gear\u003c\/strong\u003e – a full gear set for the conversion, not a single ratio swap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGearbox gasket kit included\u003c\/strong\u003e – everything needed for the internal rebuild comes in the one kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower cruising RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e – engine speed drops from around 3,000 RPM to under 2,400 RPM at 120km\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoother overtaking\u003c\/strong\u003e – the changed gearing is said to make acceleration and overtaking easier at highway speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuieter at highway speed\u003c\/strong\u003e – less engine drone in the cabin on long hauls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for towing and touring\u003c\/strong\u003e – aimed at Land Cruiser owners covering long distances or towing heavy loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLand Cruiser owners who tow heavy loads\u003c\/strong\u003e and want a quieter, more relaxed cruise at highway speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-distance and overland travellers\u003c\/strong\u003e who spend hours at a stretch at cruising speed and notice the difference in cabin noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-mileage daily workhorse Land Cruisers\u003c\/strong\u003e where lower RPM eases the load on the engine over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsk our team in the \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Cape\u003c\/strong\u003e to confirm your exact Land Cruiser model and engine before you order this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Fitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Land Cruiser 1VD V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGears Affected:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd gear and 5th gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruising RPM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3,000 RPM (factory) reduced to under 2,400 RPM (converted), both at 120km\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement 2nd gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement 5th gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCluster gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete gearbox gasket kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptional Fitment \/ Upgrade Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm these before you order:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit is built for the 4.5-litre V8 turbodiesel (VDJ) Land Cruiser: the 79 Series in Single Cab or Double Cab form, plus the 76 Series Station Wagon. It's not made for a V6 petrol engine, nor for an 80 Series or 105 Series Land Cruiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell us your exact model and engine before ordering so we can confirm it's the right kit for your Land Cruiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave it fitted by a qualified gearbox workshop — this changes internal gearbox components, not a bolt-on part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook through our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/4x4-parts-accessories\"\u003eLand Cruiser accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, add \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspensions\"\u003esuspension upgrades\u003c\/a\u003e for the extra load of towing, or check our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/off-road-recovery\"\u003erecovery gear\u003c\/a\u003e before a long trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Land Cruisers does this kit fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 4.5-litre V8 turbodiesel Land Cruiser: the 79 Series, in Single Cab or Double Cab form, plus the 76 Series Station Wagon. It's not built for a V6 petrol engine or for an 80 Series or 105 Series model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does cruising RPM drop by?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild Earth's figures show engine speed dropping from approximately 3,000 RPM to under 2,400 RPM at 120km\/h.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this save me fuel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLower cruising RPM is expected to improve fuel economy, though we can't give you an exact figure — ask us for more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fit this myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend having it fitted by a qualified gearbox workshop, since it involves internal gearbox components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included in the kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplacement 2nd gear, 5th gear and cluster gear, plus a complete gearbox gasket kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49160252489913,"sku":"RND\/GCK01","price":24995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/4587\/6409\/files\/Artboard-1-copy-2-1.png?v=1789626889","url":"https:\/\/www.4mattcampers.co.za\/products\/wild-earth-gear-ratio-conversion-kit-land-cruiser-1vd-v8","provider":"4Matt Campers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}