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4.88 or 4.56????

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by LBFD2005, Dec 23, 2012.

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  1. Dec 27, 2012 at 9:31 AM
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    Im pretty sure i have the 3.73's right now in my sport and it downshifts like crazy going through hills. Is this something i will have a problem with running the 4.56's on 37's??
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2012 at 9:37 AM
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    i run 4.88s with 33s. and i LOVE IT. 4.88s or higher for sure with 37s
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2012 at 9:40 AM
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    x2 i love my 4.88s they seem perfect but rpm's are a tad on the high side on the highway but i dont worry about it since im hardly ever on it.
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2012 at 9:44 AM
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    yeah not going to lie, they are up there. but its so much more fun to drive!
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2012 at 9:46 AM
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    Thats the bad part i do alot of highway mileage so im wanting low rpms on highway but not constantly downshifting also.

    smart thing is to stay 33's i know this but who dont want to see a Tacoma on 37's with all the power needed to take on mtn roads doing 70+ mph
     
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  6. Dec 27, 2012 at 1:58 PM
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    I went from 3.73's to 4.88's with 33's and I lost less than 1 mpg. I still pull about 15-16 in town and 17-18 on the hwy.
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM
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    ^^^ yea im getting maybe 12 right now it blows!!
     
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  8. Dec 27, 2012 at 2:20 PM
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    Yeah you have nothing to lose with 4.88's then I think. Might even bring your mileage back up a little maybe. Mine keeps going down the taller I make my Tacoma... what size tires are you running? It helps my mileage since I'm running 33x10's basically. Haha
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2012 at 2:42 PM
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    Hmmm maybe I'll go 4:88...I plan to upgrade to 37 one day.
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2012 at 2:52 PM
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    Hey , here is the breakdown on your truck.

    Parts:

    (1) ARB front locker $949
    (1) ARB rear locker $949
    (1) Nitro 4.56 front ring and pinion $299
    (1) Nitro 4.56 rear ring and pinion $225
    (1) Nitro master setup kit front $349
    (1) Nitro master setup kit rear $231
    (1) Nitro rear solid pinion spacer $55
    (1) 80w90 GL5 Gear oil $40

    Total parts: $3097 + tax.

    Labor:

    Remove and reinstall (R&R) front diff $250
    Setup front diff with ARB, 4.56, all new bearings $375
    R&R rear diff $175
    Setup rear diff with ARB, 4.56, all new bearings $275

    Total Labor $1075


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    How does this look for price wise?? Seem reasonable or no?
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2012 at 2:56 PM
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    I haven't decided if I want to go to 37's on IFS yet, maybe 36's and definitely at least 35's eventually. I would certainly go with the 4.88's though. Even on 33's the 5spd auto handles them well.
     
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  12. Dec 27, 2012 at 3:13 PM
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    running 35x12.5 toyos right now but gonna upgrade to 37x 14.5 in the future thats y im thinkin 4.88
     
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  13. Dec 27, 2012 at 3:15 PM
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    getting my gears from ECGS set up with detroit front and rear for 1900$ and im doing install so maybe 40$ in cold beer
     
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  14. Dec 27, 2012 at 3:22 PM
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    IF you are planning of stick a locker in the front you can only put a ARB in the front^
     
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  15. Dec 27, 2012 at 3:26 PM
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    Yeah that is what I was thinking too. I believe Eaton makes an elocker for a hilux that fits our front diffs but it costs almost twice as much as an arb and has to be shippd from austrailia and even then it isn't a confirmed fit, just a highly likely fit.
     
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  16. Dec 27, 2012 at 3:39 PM
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    For arbs f/r with the works and being generous on some of the install items and shipping. $3400 from ECGS and install yourself. With tax from the other place you're looking at about 4400? maybe more.
     
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  17. Dec 27, 2012 at 3:41 PM
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    ^hmm. Just debating on weather to put the 3rd member and clam myself or having the shop do it.
     
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  18. Dec 27, 2012 at 4:04 PM
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    OK, I was wondering if you and tom would be Generous to help me out with that install.
     
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  19. Dec 27, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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    Wait i just saw your running 35s ha go 4.88s for sure then
     
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    yes their be what you want.
     
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