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2002 tacoma rear diff upgrade

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Lexx86, Jan 25, 2019.

  1. Jan 25, 2019 at 12:43 PM
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    Lexx86

    Lexx86 [OP] New Member

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    I got a 2002 tacoma 2.7 5spd ext cab and i put on alot of uprades and weight so iam looking to upgrade my rear differential, any suggestions?
     
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  2. Jan 25, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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    Texoma

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    A bunch a cool stickers, a bada ass MetalMiller Tx Longhorns grill emblem painted Hemi Orange, JBA long tube headers with o2 sims, Diff breather mod, Red LED interior lights, Fancy head unit that plays ipod n movies, Also DIY install factory stuff like, factory cruise control, factory intermittent wipers, OME nitro struts with 886x springs and toy tec top plate, JBA high caster UCA's for better alignmnet and dey beefier too, Old Man Emu Dakar leaf springs in da rear with the gear, U bolt flipper, Ivan Stewart TRD rims with 33" K Bro 2's, some bad ass weather tech floor liners so I don't muck up my interior, an ATO shackle flipper for mo travel in da rear wit the gear, also super shiny Fox 2.0 shocks back there too, all sorts of steal armor for bouncing off of the rocks like demello sliders, AP front skid, trans skid, n transfer skid, demello gas tank skid, and a tough as nails ARB bumper with warn 8k winch, I'm sure there's more
    Regear your diff(s). ECGS has a great swap program. I'd suggest 4.88 for your 2.7L
     
  3. Jan 25, 2019 at 12:48 PM
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    boostedka

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    I 2nd what texoma said.
    What size tires and what transmission do you have?
     
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  4. Jan 25, 2019 at 1:47 PM
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    pray4surf

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    5 or 6 lugs on them wheels?

    edit 2.7 - then it's 6 lugs ;-)

    I'm running 4.88's and 285/75R16 A/T's with an automatic transmission
     
  5. Jan 25, 2019 at 2:12 PM
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    A bunch a cool stickers, a bada ass MetalMiller Tx Longhorns grill emblem painted Hemi Orange, JBA long tube headers with o2 sims, Diff breather mod, Red LED interior lights, Fancy head unit that plays ipod n movies, Also DIY install factory stuff like, factory cruise control, factory intermittent wipers, OME nitro struts with 886x springs and toy tec top plate, JBA high caster UCA's for better alignmnet and dey beefier too, Old Man Emu Dakar leaf springs in da rear with the gear, U bolt flipper, Ivan Stewart TRD rims with 33" K Bro 2's, some bad ass weather tech floor liners so I don't muck up my interior, an ATO shackle flipper for mo travel in da rear wit the gear, also super shiny Fox 2.0 shocks back there too, all sorts of steal armor for bouncing off of the rocks like demello sliders, AP front skid, trans skid, n transfer skid, demello gas tank skid, and a tough as nails ARB bumper with warn 8k winch, I'm sure there's more
    I recently put 4.88 gears in a 2nd gen MT and he had 295's. His truck def got it's balls back, right @rjbiii
     
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  6. Jan 25, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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    BassAckwards

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    Yes, 4.88s brought my truck back to life. Best upgrade you can do with bigger tires
     
  7. Jan 25, 2019 at 5:57 PM
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    Faster_n_you98

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    Bobbed, 4” of Lift, 35’s, Locked F&R, loaded with badassery
    Completely depends on tire size..
    I have a 2.7L 5 speed as well, with 33’s 4.88’s was too much, made it fun, but screamed on the highway. I have 35’s now and it’s still a bit under geared from stock, it’s perfect balance for me.
     

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