Use the gearbox in the Luv as well. It may be only a 4 speed but the c223 engine wont have the grunt to push a 5th gear. The trooper is heavier than the ute
Sanding your knuckles before starting work can help. That way you cant skin them
Vehicle: Missing my 1990 2.6 petrol crew cab rodeo 50mm body lift, 45mm engine and box lift, heavy duty springs, 75mm suspension lift, 32 x 11.5 dueler mts and front bar and snorkel by slightlydodgy Currently Isuzuless