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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. Jun 24, 2021 at 2:48 PM
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    DanishTaco

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    Thats awesome! Please keep me updated! Im in a similar situation as you and a I'm a little hesitant on which gears to get. I'm leaning more towards 4.88s, because im moving to Germany in a year and bringing the Taco. Would like to be able to at least cruise at 80 on the autobahn which is very normal over there. Also keeping the mpgs up would be nice, since gas is crazy pricy over there.

    I'll be heavier in weight as well due to camping gear and running under a 33 inch tire.

    @JoeCOVA i know you're pretty educated on this and very set on the 5.29s. What do you think?
     
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  2. Jun 24, 2021 at 3:05 PM
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    17" TRD SEMA wheels w/ 265/70R17 Nitto Grappler G2
    Everyones talking 35s here, but is anyone running a tall and skinny? 35x 10, 11? Wondering what type of effect that has from not running a full width 315 35". Any improvements?
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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    orangeracer

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    Still planning on a regear this summer, plan on going to 33” tires, with a MT, you guys think 5.29 is better then 4.88? At 4.3 so don’t see 4.88 being significant in terms of gains.
     
  4. Jul 17, 2021 at 9:19 PM
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    Burmapeak

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    I'm A/T w/33's. Did 5.29's because we bought a 22' travel trailer. Finally got my rig tuned properly for the 5.29's and I'm not happy at all. Wish I would have turbo'd or S/C instead.
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2021 at 9:21 PM
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    Poncate

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    I’m running a 33 skinny. 255/85r17 Coopers. Really like them
     
  6. Jul 17, 2021 at 9:35 PM
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    orangeracer

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    really!? Think I’d be better off spending that couple grand on SC? I almost went to the Mag SC but was super bummed that their dyno numbers were horrible compared to their original advertised numbers (when they claimed fifty percent gains) and compared to how much they lose on the dyno even compared to their 2nd gen setup.
     
  7. Jul 17, 2021 at 9:45 PM
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    tommygs3

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    Fox 2.0 - KDmax tune - 5.29 revolution
    i think what he's trying to say is i wish i got an V8... i on 33s, regeared and tuned, very much happy from stock... pretty sure most of everyone here is happy with there setup too.. but i think towing a 22' trailer is taking away the fun...
     
  8. Jul 17, 2021 at 10:15 PM
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    Yea I feel you. I went from midsize truck, to HD 3/4, to 1/2ton back to midsize. Biggest trailer I tow is about 4K pounds and the taco does okay, but man if I had to tow very often with anything heavier I want a diesel and the Taco for DD.
     
  9. Jul 18, 2021 at 2:21 PM
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    MountainManGuy

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    I dunno, I'm biased as I went to 5.29's and don't think it's all that great, and I've heard from a few people lately that agree. It's an improvement, but the truck is still slow as shit and really struggles on the slightest of inclines.
     
  10. Jul 18, 2021 at 2:28 PM
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    3" lift with KMC wheels 285/70/17 4.88 Nitro gears
    Agree with 4.88's but you're in 5th and 6th gear which keeps Transmission cooler and meant to be the way it should be. So when your tacking at 3000 rpm your in 5th not 4th going up in altitude.
     
  11. Jul 19, 2021 at 7:54 AM
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    Nope. I've got nitros and can barely hear them. Who did your install?
     
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  12. Jul 19, 2021 at 7:56 AM
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    Premier West Gear during the group buy last year.
     
  13. Jul 19, 2021 at 8:05 AM
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    my gears were fine that were done by them but I’ve def seen on the forum the hit or miss gear setups
     
  14. Jul 19, 2021 at 11:22 AM
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    bickz

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    I guess I’m one of the unlucky ones, that’s unfortunate they cannot stay consistent.
     
  15. Jul 19, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    Why aren't you happy?
     
  16. Jul 19, 2021 at 12:51 PM
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    Anyone on waiting list for 5.29 at ecgs? Been waiting since May
     
  17. Jul 19, 2021 at 12:54 PM
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    Burmapeak

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    Well, I swapped gears for towing. We live at 500ft and tow up and over 4500ft regularly. I was expecting more midrange power while climbing instead of revving super high in the RPM's to keep up with traffic climbing. Honestly I can't feel much difference at all. I've been working with my tuner and we have it at it's best but, It feels almost stock to me. (By stock I mean factory gears with a tune.) Where it really sucks is flat hwy towing with a headwind. Either it's bogged down and suffering to keep 55mph or cruising along at 70mph pulling 4800-5000 rpms. I guess the best way to describe it is buying a new more expensive bed because your back hurts every morning and now with the new bed, your back still hurts. Hopefully the wife will buy a Suburban and we'll make that the tow vehicle and my truck will be my daily. I'm also considering going back down to 265's instead of 285's to gain a little power back.
     
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  18. Jul 19, 2021 at 12:59 PM
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    Burmapeak

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    I ordered mine April 8th and it took about 5 weeks to get them. My salesman said they're supplier is not getting them the gears fast enough. (this was for complete built swap out units)
     
  19. Jul 19, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    Swanggin4x4

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  20. Jul 19, 2021 at 5:16 PM
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    Gears wont give you satisfaction if you expected the performance results of the magnuson or some turbos. I don't say this often, but I don't think the Tacoma is what you need if you often find yourself towing a 22' trailer. Maybe consider the new Tundra? Stay within the fam.
     
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