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Thinking of re gearing my truck

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shauniscool123, Mar 2, 2021.

  1. Mar 2, 2021 at 6:50 PM
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    Shauniscool123

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    I have a 2015 4.0 V6 4WD with rear locker. I want my shift points back to normal. Running 33s. Brand suggestions/ratio recommendations?
     
  2. Mar 2, 2021 at 8:43 PM
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    If you plan on staying on 33s then I would go with 4.30 or 4.56. Yukon or nitro seem to be the popular choice on brands.
     
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    I'm running 4.30 with manual transmission on that combo and find it perfect.
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    I can't find where to buy Yukon Gears.
     
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    Do you think 4.56 would be overkill?
     
  10. Mar 3, 2021 at 6:49 AM
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    Do you off road a lot?
     
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    No, just here and there. I just want my truck to have the original power/better shift points.
     
  12. Mar 3, 2021 at 6:53 AM
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    I would go with 4.30 then
     
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    So I would just need the front diff ring and pinion kit and the rear axle ring and pinion kit?
     
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    The AT has different gear ratios than the MT. I’m looking into gears and have a 2011 DCLB AT. I run 33’s and have about decided on 5.29 ratio. If I recall the information correctly, an AT with 5.29 on 33s is comparable to an MT with 4.88s on 33s. I’m curious to see what others say.
     
  15. Mar 3, 2021 at 8:56 AM
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    That sounds more on par for a 3rd gen. 5.29's on 33's in a second gen is gonna be way way way lower geared than stock. I have 4.30's in a manual 2nd gen on 34's and according to the gear ratio calculators i'm geared slightly lower than stock. I would say 4.30's would be great for OP @Shauniscool123 if he doesn't plan to add a lot of weight, 4.56 if he does OR ever increases tire size, or 4.88 for weight AND larger than 33's

    my 2c...
     
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    i thought 4.30 wasnt an option for our front diffs
     
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    I have Nitro 4.30 in my front diff
     
  18. Mar 3, 2021 at 9:06 AM
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    well shit.. back to the drawing board for me.
     
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    How much did you spend on parts for your front and rear re gear with Nitro?
     
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