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The 5.29 Mega Thread!!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JoeCOVA, Jul 6, 2018.

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What gear oil do you use

  1. 75W-90

    138 vote(s)
    42.2%

  2. 85w-140

    144 vote(s)
    44.0%

  3. Other

    27 vote(s)
    8.3%

  4. 75W-110

    18 vote(s)
    5.5%
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  1. Jul 18, 2019 at 6:36 AM
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    JoeCOVA

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    Are you in the springs?
     
    JoeCOVA, Jul 18, 2019
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  2. Jul 18, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    Yup
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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    Bilstein 6112/5160 w/Dakars Leafs 255/80/R17 Cooper ST MAXX Skinnies 4.88 Gears TRD Pro Fog Lights Cali Raised 5D Combo Leather Seats LED Bed Lighting ARE Overland Shell
    That seems high unless you are adding front locker parts. Call Slee Off-road if you are OK with driving to Golden. 4.88 Nitro gears with the install were around $2800-$2900 if I remember including the ECGS sleeve parts.
     
    jholc21, Jul 18, 2019
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  4. Jul 18, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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    Bilstein 6112/5160 w/Dakars Leafs 255/80/R17 Cooper ST MAXX Skinnies 4.88 Gears TRD Pro Fog Lights Cali Raised 5D Combo Leather Seats LED Bed Lighting ARE Overland Shell
    That also includes the 1st break-in gear oil change at around 500 miles.
     
    jholc21, Jul 18, 2019
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  5. Jul 18, 2019 at 7:20 AM
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    As of now I’m going with the Altitude Off-road in Castle Rock for $2500, that’s the gears, labor and tax. Already have the ECGS done.
     
    Matt3400, Jul 18, 2019
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  6. Jul 18, 2019 at 10:11 AM
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    JoeCOVA

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    Contact @thefatkid he does most of the gear installs in CO, highly recommended by everyone. He has done mine as well as several other TW members. He is honest and fair and an all around great guy.
     
    JoeCOVA, Jul 18, 2019
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  7. Jul 18, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    Just pulled the trigger on 5.29s. Looks like the fronts are on backorder for awhile.
    I elected to buy the complete setups from ECGS. Dealer quoted me $1000 or less to install. I’m thinking that the rear is a pretty easy install. Anyone done this on there own yet?
     
    go2cnavy, Jul 18, 2019
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  8. Jul 18, 2019 at 1:18 PM
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    you and me both brother! have you set an install date?
     
    upTOPOverland_Drew, Jul 18, 2019
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  9. Jul 20, 2019 at 11:27 AM
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    My 5.29 s are whining around 50-60 mph, especially going downhill. Nitro Gear installed by a professional shop. Oil changed at 500 miles after break-in. Is anyone else having this issue? Is this typical of a 5.29s or is this a potential warranty claim?
     
    alexplb, Jul 20, 2019
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  10. Jul 20, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    Mine do the same, straight from ECGS...
     
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  11. Jul 20, 2019 at 11:59 AM
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    Well it didn’t before and they shouldn’t I don’t think
     
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  12. Jul 20, 2019 at 12:33 PM
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    I agree.
     
    TS7xTaco, Jul 20, 2019
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  13. Jul 20, 2019 at 1:12 PM
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    Nitro tends to be a little bit louder when broken in then Yukon. Noticed it in a couple of my trucks. That’s why I usually go with Yukon now cause I’m picky.
     
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  14. Jul 20, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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    Normal Very common in aftermarket gears. Mine do as well and have like 20k miles on them.
     
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  15. Jul 20, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    Any recommended installers in/near San Diego, CA?
     
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  16. Jul 20, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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    Great info thanks for the thread
    Was gonna go with 4.88 gears since I plan on running 35" tires I will now be going to 5.29
     
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  17. Jul 21, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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    Okay, so I’ve only read through the first 26 pages, so forgive me if this has been covered...
    I have a 17 SR 2.7 5 speed that I feel is greatly under geared from the factory, so I’m interested in eventually regearing. Does anyone have experience with 5.29 or 4.88s with this engine/transmission combo? I don’t have any current plans on going any larger than 265/75/16 tires
     
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  18. Jul 21, 2019 at 9:06 AM
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    You should be on OEM 4.30’s correct?
     
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  19. Jul 21, 2019 at 9:21 AM
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  20. Jul 21, 2019 at 9:38 AM
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