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Installed 4.88 Gears in my 2016

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ROGUE OFFROAD, Oct 11, 2016.

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  1. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:02 AM
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  2. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:08 AM
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    A new bolt here, a new bolt there, a new bolt everywhere.
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  3. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:45 AM
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    My opinion is master kit every time. Price difference isn't that much and I'm not a fan of cheaping out on something like that. Do it once do it right, piece of mind is priceless.
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2016 at 10:31 AM
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    I agree. My installer wouldn't even install the gears with out the new bearings.
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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    @perpetualenigma3 another quick question. I have a '16 automatic sport. I don't wheel too often. Would you just change rear gears and rear locker or front and rear gears and f/r lockers. This is a daily driver at approximately 60 miles daily. Is the 4.88 too low?
     
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  6. Dec 28, 2016 at 11:58 AM
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    Love the name TURDGEN :thumbsup::rofl:
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2016 at 12:38 PM
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  8. Dec 28, 2016 at 12:43 PM
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    You have to change both sets of gears, that's not optional. You can't run different ratios front and rear. Lockers are personal preference
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2016 at 3:05 PM
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    Front suspension : Extended travel Kings with Total Chaos UCAS Rear suspension : Deaver progressive AAL w/out overload & Kings Rims : SCS SR8 17" Tires : Bfg KO2s 285/70/R17 ARB Compressor ARB Lockers front and rear with 4.88 gears Nitro 4.88 Gears TRD Pro Grill, and fogs Headlight BHLM Rigid Radiance 32 stealth mounted.
    Well my gears came out perfect, I haven't heard of my installer (The OP of this thread) having any issues with mini install kits, low miles is a peace of mind for my bearings and other misc parts that came with my truck.
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2016 at 6:26 PM
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    Not saying it won't work, just saying I won't do it when it comes time for my install.
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2016 at 6:57 PM
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    You have to change both the front and the rear gears, it would more than likely end horribly if you had two different ratios in the final drive. To my knowledge 4.88 is the only current gear upgrade available. Size is all dependent on how big of a tire you are running.
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2016 at 4:18 AM
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    Glad it worked out for you. It just scares me pressing the bearings off, then on again. Trust me, I would love to save the 450 in extra cost.
     
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  13. Jan 2, 2017 at 8:03 PM
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    Picking up my truck tomorrow. Fingers crossed it is right this time, with no noise.
     
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  14. Jan 3, 2017 at 9:58 AM
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    Hope all goes well for you. Is Nitro the only company that makes the 488s for our trucks?
     
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  15. Jan 3, 2017 at 10:46 AM
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    Will toyota cover my rear differential under warranty if it blows up after if I install new gears in it? What about my transmission :rasta:
     
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  17. Jan 3, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    Nope because they will blame the installer for the problem. Transmission - maybe but could blame your larger tires for that if it blows up and/or new gears
     
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  18. Jan 3, 2017 at 11:51 AM
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    Yep, always a loophole! I just hate spending1350 on gears. You play, you pay i guess...
     
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    Sooooo how'd it go?!?!
     
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