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shifting gears on a manual

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wainiha, Dec 16, 2017.

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  1. Dec 17, 2017 at 7:43 AM
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    Yes, all 5-speed sticks have 5th gear as an O/D. It's only the 6-speed in the V6
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    2005-2015 that 5th is the 1:1. Was thinking about my truck when I posted, the ratios in the RA60 in my truck are something of an irritation to me.

    If 6th was a deeper overdrive then I could change axle ratios without blinking an eye. But when I get around to finally putting on 255/85R16 I'd like to re-gear. Ideally I'd like 4.56, but that would be pushing it on the Interstate. I tell ya, 1st world problems. I'm thinking a 4:1 inchworm t-case instead.
     
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  2. Dec 17, 2017 at 8:02 AM
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    Wish Toyota had used the FJ 6-speed 6th gear ratio - .799 instead of .849
    Might have been worth 1.0 - 1.5 mpg at highway speed.
     
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  3. Dec 17, 2017 at 8:06 AM
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    Yeah, I just don't understand. If there's anywhere that needs a taller O/D it's the U.S. on the Interstates.
     
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  4. Dec 17, 2017 at 8:07 AM
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    i often skip 3rd 4th or 5th depending on where i am in the drive. the OV tune gives big torque mid-range so it makes skipping as easy as pie.
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2017 at 8:27 AM
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    I go 1,2,5 and call it a day
     
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  6. Dec 17, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    In a nut shell, 1st is too low to start out in, but not a real granny gear, 2nd is too high. 6th is too low for an overdrive, reverse is way too high, and 5th is completely unnecessary. With 6 (count them, 6!) gears to play with, there are many options. We could have gotten a great granny gear, we could have gotten a great OD and still had 5 close ratio road gears for the "sport" model. We could have gotten a granny + 4 usable truck gears + a real OD for the "TRD" model. We also could have gotten a reverse gear low enough to maneuver a trailer without working the hell out of the clutch.

    I wasn't kidding when I suggested that the transmission was a transplant. I don't think one bit of thought went into matching the tranny to the engine or the truck. It could have come out of a Buick Skylark o_O.
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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    agreed. makes the truck interesting to drive. i love it but i also feel I'm continually driving in a "workaround" way, constantly planning and compensating.
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2017 at 11:04 AM
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    Yeah, pretty much @badger. But otherwise Toyota nailed it.


    Except for the throwout bearing issue.
     
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    Oh, and the vague engagement feeling and mile long throw.
     
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  10. Dec 17, 2017 at 11:09 AM
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    The 1st gen 5 speed was great, but I always wanted an overdrive gear added to it. 3100 RPM's at 80mph seems a little high. The 2nd gen 6 speed leaves a little to be desired, but it is still more appealing to me than the automatic.
     
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  11. Dec 17, 2017 at 11:24 AM
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    I did a 4x4 and manual conversion on my truck and I used the fj cruiser tranny. 6th is .799 ratio
     
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  12. Dec 17, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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    The ra60 tranny and variants is also a AY6. It was used in the V6 Cadillac CTS and solstice, possibly other vehicles too. I think the AY6 is the manufacturers name for the tranny. Made by Aisin.
     
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  13. Dec 17, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    Is there a good write-up on this? At some point I am either looking into a T-56, or perhaps this. Are the rest of the FJ gears the same as the Tacoma?
     
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  14. Dec 17, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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