Here is a little more RHD love....

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Just to make this easier for those planning to swap (or just following for info), all you need is the dash with all components (frame work, ducts, brackets, etc.), RHD blower motor, RHD cooling unit (for AC if you have it) or AC cooling unit bypass (shown in pic), RHD heater unit, RHD steering gear unit (steering box), and the RHD harness.

The HVAC cluster is also mirrored. However, I have crawled it over and even verified there is nothing stopping you from using the LHD HVAC cluster and cables. The LHD bezel (piece with the vents and radio) fits in the RHD dash as well as the HVAC cluster and vice versa. You don't need the RHD HVAC cluster per se, but it is cool to have. Most people would probably never notice the difference.

One other thing you will need is a RHD shifter for all you 5 speed people. Yes - the shifter. If you notice on your LHD truck, the shifter angles toward you, the driver on the left. Take a moment and jump over to the passenger (right) side and reach for the shifter.... Notice how far away it seems? You can either buy a RHD shifter for your swap, or modify yours to angle the other way.

If you look at your factory firewall you will see a "mirrored impression" which has all the same features and stamping as the other side. That basically means if you draw a vertical line down the center of the firewall, you will notice that the right side has stamping and impressions for all the components the same as the left side. RHD and LHD are a little different when it comes to the clutch cable, but the impression in the sheet metal is still there. It is to the left of the brake booster. This will require a RHD clutch pedal if you want to keep it factory. Virtually every component can be swapped over to the other side using the existing firewall.

Simply speaking, all you need to do is cut one section from the left, and transplant it to the right. If you do not have a welder, you will have a harder time. However, don't let that discourage you. You can simply cut new holes and use new hardware while cutting patch panels for the other side. Some clever brackets will have to be made if you do not have a welder, but if you are creative and ambitious, you can do it. This is an easy RHD swap compared to other vehicles. I will get more info and confirmation later when I perform this swap, but right now, that is what I have concluded. There will be some other snags, but its little stuff.

What I am Doing

Since I am swapping to a hydraulic trans/clutch from a Montero Sport, my clutch master cylinder will be added to the left of the brake booster. I am using the clutch pedal assembly from the Montero Sport as well. This is most likely NOT the only solution to swapping to a hydraulic clutch, but it is one I know I can make happen easily. The factory MM's with hydraulic clutches probably have a clutch pedal assembly and clutch master that can be used as well.

Since my shifter is from the Montero Sport, and I have modified it to my liking, I will simply swing my spacer over to the right instead of the left. This will allow me to shift much easier than reaching to the other side of the truck lol.

All of this will be shown once I get to swapping.