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The 4.88 mega thread!!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JerryTaco, Sep 24, 2017.

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  1. Feb 18, 2018 at 2:50 PM
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    Master gear kits going in tomorrow at Premier West Coast Gears in Riverside, CA. Their also throwing in the ECGS bushing. Really hoping that these things go in with no issues.
     
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  2. Feb 18, 2018 at 3:09 PM
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    Getting mine installed tomorrow also. After talking to several people I am going with Martin's mobile gear. Seems he has a great rep. For installs.
     
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  3. Feb 18, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    Yes he was recommended to me as well.
     
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  4. Feb 18, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    bought mine in the xmas group buy and just got them installed and truck back today. no rem or cryro. installer did the initial break-in. Taking it easy for the next few hundred miles and keeping it under 60mph - which is easy for my daily city driving. Initially I can say it takes a whole lot less pedal to reach speed and the shifting is what the mother ship should have built into the truck from the word go. no lift so no bushing.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2018 at 9:23 AM
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    So funny thing is that Premier West Coast Gears is Martin mobile gears nephew. So there all family and came from the same business. They have gone through the trial and error period and broken ABS sensors before causing all the nightmares we read about on here. They said that doesnt happen anymore with their experience on how to work around them. It mainly happened on rear they said. Anyway throwing in my ecgs bushing for free and they also do Lockers. There installing 3 tacomas this week. Anyone looking to have lockers, gears, ecgs bushings installed i highly recommend these two places in SOCal as the question comes up alot on places to go.

    Brake in 60mph no more than 30 minutes for 500 miles is what I was told.
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2018 at 12:56 PM
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    Thats pretty funny! I had Martin install mine this morning . These guys know what they are doing thats for sure! He started at 8:30 this morning and i was driving away at 11:45. ECG and rear locker added. I passed on the front locker hope i dont regret it. But highly recommend Martin's mobile gear service. I had the REM polish done but will still follow the brake in instructions. Everything feels great so far no leaks or hum or any vibrations! :headbang:
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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    Wth did front and rear? Tri county gears wanted 4-5 days to have my truck what a joke
     
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  8. Feb 19, 2018 at 12:58 PM
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    Yeah front and rear with locker and ECGS bearing installed!
     
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  9. Feb 19, 2018 at 4:00 PM
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    Question for those that have completed their 4.88 upgrades as it relates to the Diff Oil change after Break In procedure.

    I had my Nitro 4.88 installed, front and rear at 2,349 miles and then, after completing the break in, at 3,421 miles I drained the REAR diff oil and replaced with 75-140W Full Synthetic. I have NOT engaged the FRONT diff for 4WD yet (other than to check to be sure 4WD Hi and Low engaged properly).

    Since I have not yet really run in 4WD, I'm guessing no need yet to swap out the initial diff oil in the Front? Curious what the recommended procedure is here.
     
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  10. Feb 19, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    I’m still in the break-in process but have been running 4x4 just to give the gears some work.
    I’m planning to change both front and back after 500 miles with 75-140.
    But to answer your question, my installer didn’t think it was necessary if minimal use of 4x4.
     
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  11. Feb 19, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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    I asked the gear guy this question since I saw it. He said dont worry about it and just change it later on that there isnt a hard set rule due to not using it much.
     
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  12. Feb 22, 2018 at 1:34 PM
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    ECGS gears arriving tomorrow and OV tune tonight. The gods are smiling
     
    inksin, Feb 22, 2018
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  13. Mar 7, 2018 at 11:07 AM
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    Yukon now offers 4.88 gears. Which route to go: Yukon vs Nitro? Have heard totally opposite things from different folks so don't know which route to go...
     
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  14. Mar 7, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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    So are you on 4.88's and on OVTune 1.03? If so, how is it?
     
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  15. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:16 PM
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    How are you guys adjusting the speedo?
     
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  16. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:26 PM
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    Here's how I did it... Replacing the Speedo Gear (from 30 to 33-tooth)

    [​IMG] ​
     
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  17. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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    Are the 3rd gens like that?
     
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  18. Mar 7, 2018 at 12:30 PM
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    You can use the hypertech speed calibration
     
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  19. Mar 7, 2018 at 1:38 PM
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    Call or click SLEE Off Road http://www.sleeoffroad.com/ - they order and install Nitro 4.88's - they are on Hwy 93 just past Golden on the way to Boulder.
    Good guys. HTH.
     
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    the complete 3rd and clamshell from ECGS are both still sitting in my living room waiting to go in but haven't had the time to install them due to work and weather. The OVtune has been pretty good so far and keeps me satisfied till the gears can go in. I'll update once they are done
     
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