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Determining gear ratios

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Trapperr, Apr 21, 2014.

  1. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:26 PM
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    smmarine

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    That's weird. Cause that code is for an open diff
     
  2. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:27 PM
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    It's a TRD...therefore..locker...therefore..4.10s..

    Gear code has nothing to do with diff type. Only gear ratio
     
  3. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:32 PM
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  4. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:32 PM
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    Not true. Look. B03A. A is supposed to be 2 pinion open diff. Which is my axle
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  5. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:37 PM
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    going by that logic...there is no code for the e locker. And toyota only offered a LSD in 05-08 2nd gen tacomas.

    I can assure you..the B03A is the same code for the 8.4'' open diff and 8'' e locker on our trucks
     
  6. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:38 PM
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    Maybe your VIN falls out of the 4T for this table
     
  7. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:39 PM
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    Ok. Well I learned something. I didn't know they used the same code for the axles
     
  8. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:43 PM
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    So what does the pinion count mean and do I need more pinions??? (Ok the last part was a joke)
     
  9. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:53 PM
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  11. Apr 21, 2014 at 9:36 PM
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    Thank you blackdawg
     
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    I have 2001 Tacoma Double cab V6 automatic and can't figure out the gear ratio. The plate in the door is painted over so that's out. When I checked with the VIN it pops up with 3 possible and 2 are 4.10. I'm running 285/75R16 and trying to see what I can can get some power and mpg's back.
    Yes I realize that may not happen for me.
     
  13. Nov 14, 2019 at 7:40 AM
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    4x4 or 2wd?
     
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