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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

    39.5%
  2. 85w-140

    46.3%
  3. Other

    8.5%
  4. 75W-110

    5.7%
  1. Aug 25, 2020 at 3:06 PM
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    Silverlogic

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    I got my truck done in that group buy, they had at least 4 guys tag teaming the trucks. Mine was done in about two and a half hours. Everything seems fine with mine so far, but they did over torque every bolt they touched though.
     
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  2. Aug 26, 2020 at 3:42 AM
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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
  3. Aug 26, 2020 at 4:02 AM
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    ovrlndkull

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    Living down the road from them and doing business with them since they opened I agree with this. ECGS did mine and wouldn't take it anywhere else.
    So I had ECGS do mine. They preassembled both front and rear housings I dropped truck off for install. The install took 4 of their guys a little over 3 hrs with already assembled housings ready to go. That's just for reference that the company with one of if not the longest warranty on gear work with a long history and a strong following doesn't even do them that fast and that's all they do. I've seen them warranty stuff other places would of said no way too definitely worth the extra $$$$ to use them.
     
  4. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:09 AM
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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
    When I follow my notes on previous gear set ups, get lucky on 1st try for pinion shim and carrier shims, have a nice clean diff, it still takes almost 4hrs to do the front clam, and that's just set up. Takes 2 hrs for me to remove and reinstall. Rear is about the same, maybe 30min to an hour less time overall.
     
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  5. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:38 AM
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    blitzkrieg3002

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    I second ECGS. I had never touched a diff and did both front and rear myself. My father helped me when i needed a second set of hands and overlooking what needed to be removed to remove the front diff, but you should give it a shot. It's not too bad really.
     
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  6. Aug 26, 2020 at 8:48 AM
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    Picking up my truck today for having the nitro 5.29 installed, this might sound like a dumb question but you do the break in period on 4x4 instead of 4x2 drive correct? Thanks
     
  7. Aug 26, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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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
    If you want to properly break in front diff, yes, 4wd. You can do em separately, tou just have to track 4wd miles.
     
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  8. Aug 26, 2020 at 10:37 AM
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    Thanks for the infos.
     
  9. Aug 26, 2020 at 10:56 AM
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    What oil/weight everyone using for Transfer case?
     
  10. Aug 26, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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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 used lucas 85w140.
     
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  11. Aug 26, 2020 at 11:09 AM
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    Same as gear? I assumed diff weight.

    And its 1.1 Qt to fill transfer case?
     
  12. Aug 26, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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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
    You can use whatever you please, but 85w140 works fine as well. Toyota sells transfer gear oil for $30 per quart. Yes, just over a quart to fill.
     
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  13. Aug 26, 2020 at 11:39 AM
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    Yep it ain't no quick and dirty process unless you don't care about backlash, gear mesh, or preload then it can be done lickity split just reuse the old stuff (seen that done a few times). I could have done my own but time, place, and warranty kept me from doing so. Plus the yotas would of been a new one for me so I'd have to learn them I have more experience with Dana 30-35 and the Dodge Ram rears as well as 9" and 14 bolt. I haven't done enough to have any kind of speed or proficiency and haven't done one in like 8 yrs. It's not one of those things you want to rush through for sure.
     
  14. Aug 26, 2020 at 1:06 PM
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    Well... the wait starts. Nitro 5.29 full kit ordered. Full case of Nitro Gear oil on its way. I reached otu to an REM polishing company who will be taking care of that along with what they call "REM Black" coating.

    The company explained the REM Black coating as:
    "If this thing is going to see some severe duty, we recommend our REM Black coating. This is an oil absorbent coating designed to hold a little lube on the gear teeth when climbing rocks or what have you. REM developed this coating for military humvees. The army wanted to make sure if the vehicle got hit in the axle and the lube drained out, that the guys could still scoot away. Doesn’t interfere with the temperature and friction reduction you are trying to gain with the REM process."
    ...which sounds pretty damn impressive.

    Only downside is 5.29 kits are currently slightly back logged so not sure when I'll get them in. Turnaround time is 3-5 days for polishing from New England Gear Polishing for $300 for the full coating/polishing on bearings and gears.

    I asked about cryo but don't think I'll be going that route unless he recommends it.
     
  15. Aug 26, 2020 at 1:35 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
    Try regearing a clam diff, youll cuss it.
     
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  16. Aug 26, 2020 at 1:45 PM
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    No!!!! I already cussed GM DS front axles when the C-clip would get stuck and you couldn't get them out and had to tear it apart to do so. All to replace the seals with updated ones because they leaked like crazy. That was enough fun for me. I don't want to regear I'll let ECGS do it for me and give me a warranty so I don't have to warranty it myself :rofl:
     
  17. Aug 26, 2020 at 1:49 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
    Solid plan
     
  18. Aug 26, 2020 at 1:57 PM
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    By the way, thanks for this most comprehensive answer! You rock!
     
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  19. Aug 31, 2020 at 7:48 AM
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    Preparing to spool up a 5.29 gear order for my 19' DCSB OR...what is the maintenance cycle for diff oil drain & fills?

    30K?

    Is this a pretty simple driveway chore...or something better left to the pros?

    Also...what is the life span of a set of gears, with weekend warrior 4WD use and DD to the tune of 15K miles a year?

    Thanks in advance.
     
  20. Sep 1, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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    Do you mind sharing which shop you worked with and what your experience was like?
     
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