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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

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  2. 85w-140

    144 vote(s)
    44.0%

  3. Other

    27 vote(s)
    8.3%

  4. 75W-110

    18 vote(s)
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  1. Oct 12, 2020 at 7:40 PM
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    NorCalTacotío

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    Checked out autozone & O’reilly today they had Lucas oil 85W140 for $8.99/qt so just over $50 for 6....checked out Nitro Gears’ oil 80W140 and it was $21/qt...significant difference in price but coming straight from the source you can expect that. Is there really that much of a difference? Especially for the price. Asking for those who use either Nitro oil or Lucas oil. Maybe I’m just overthinking it but just want to do it rite
     
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  2. Oct 13, 2020 at 3:58 AM
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    Nitro is synthetic, Lucas is Dino. You can get Lucas cheaper. Amazon is at $8 per, and advance Auto you can get a 25% doing buy online pickup in store.
     
    Texoma, Oct 13, 2020
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  3. Oct 13, 2020 at 12:59 PM
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    Sorry about the late reply, I totaled my Tacoma during the summer and haven't been on here since. Padens Drivetrain in NE Portland. The guy who runs the shop is an old dude that has been doing this for over 20 years. No issues after install except that the underside of the truck was a little messy, ie greasy finger prints and such. Nothing a little Simple Green couldnt fix. If I ever have drivetrain issues I'll be going back Paden's.
     
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  4. Oct 13, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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    Thanks man I appreciate it. I hope you are doing ok from the wreck.

    Did you go with 4.88 or 5.29?
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2020 at 7:07 PM
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    Have my 2019 trd sport 4x4 automatic...no locker...doing my rear diff flush now & its fills with 3 qts...is this normal?! Everything I’ve read it says 4 qts
     
    NorCalTacotío, Oct 14, 2020
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  6. Oct 14, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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    Some relevant info in this thread...esp first post (see photo)

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rear-differential-fluid-level-how-much.544343/

    From a quick search and read I believe your diff is a 3 quart fill...but "thread wisdom" also seems safe in assuming "fill it til' it drips" as a safe protocol.
     
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  7. Oct 14, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    I’m a dumbass...I misread the manual. It’s confusing at first but my simple mind figured it out eventually haha! 3.22 qt is what mine requires. Thank you for the response!
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2020 at 8:16 PM
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    Just like what was shared earlier, the white sticker on the driver door shows your model. Mine is GRN310L-PRTSHA.

    48DBC34D-E929-40A4-B9B7-A7BD3269A789.jpg
     
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  9. Oct 18, 2020 at 8:32 PM
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    5.29’s going in tomorrow! I’ve read every page on this and I’m looking forward to feeling the difference. Just in time for my rear bumper and camper too.
     
    TacosInMyTaco, Oct 18, 2020
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  10. Oct 18, 2020 at 8:33 PM
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    You will love it!
     
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  11. Oct 20, 2020 at 11:00 PM
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    Call me lazy but I don’t really feel like shuffling through 80pgs of this thread to see if it’s been answered, but I got a re geared to 5.29’s a few months back and don’t really drive at 85 all to often low and behold last weekend 85 was the biggest down point. No OvTune on it and 85 I began to throttle down on it’s own.
     
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  12. Oct 21, 2020 at 6:24 AM
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    I’m just trying to catch up on all this now? So with 5.29s the truck will max at 85 due to programmed governing?

    also - has there ever been a confirmation of which brand of gears tend to while less on the highway? Nitro? Revolution? Something else?
     
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  13. Oct 21, 2020 at 6:45 AM
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    I've noticed that when the pinion shim is moved behind the pinion head rather than behind the race, there is significantly less whine. Why? No fucking clue, but it worked.
     
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  14. Oct 21, 2020 at 7:00 AM
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    dude I’m gonna be honest....I’ve never actually been inside a differential, so I have no fucking clue what your talking about - but I’ll pass along that message to the driveline shop that does my install So thank you
     
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  15. Oct 21, 2020 at 7:02 AM
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    No prob. Also tell em to start with a 0.081 pinion depth shim.
     
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  16. Oct 21, 2020 at 7:39 AM
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    Is moving the pinion shim after it’s already been assembled and installed something that’s feasible or does it have to be completely disassembled?

    My rear gears whine very loud to the point I’m considering having the rear rebuilt to try and quiet it down.
     
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  17. Oct 21, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    Of you have a crush sleeve, then pinion gets removed, big pinion race gets removed to take the shim out. Then the big pinion bearing needs to be pressed off of the pinion to move the new shims there. If solid collar then would need to shave some material off of it and re shim it as well. Will need new pinion seal in both situations.
     
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  18. Oct 21, 2020 at 8:20 AM
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    Thanks for explaining the process. I think I’m going to switch from
    $29 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75W-90 to 80W-140 and see if that helps slightly. If not I guess I’ll call the shop that did the install and see if they’re willing to cover some cost of getting it rebuilt locally or something. :rolleyes:
     
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  19. Oct 21, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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    i saw on ecgs for their prebuilt 3rds there is the option of crush sleeve or solid spacer.

    do you have a recommendation?

    is that also an option I should discuss with driveline shop if I have them do it vs buying a prebuilt 3rd member?
     
    MikeyL5, Oct 21, 2020
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  20. Oct 21, 2020 at 1:38 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'd def recomend solid pinion spacer of you're going to use your truck off road. Nitro is starting to add them to the kit.
     
    Texoma, Oct 21, 2020
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