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Can you regear a limited?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by yellowlemon, Nov 5, 2021.

  1. Nov 5, 2021 at 4:58 PM
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    yellowlemon

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    I have a 2016 Tacoma limited and I am having trouble understanding if it is possible to regear one. It seems most options are either manual, or automatic with e locker. I have an automatic without locker. Can I put one in? Can I regear without a locker?
     
  2. Nov 5, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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    yellowlemon

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    Which gear package do I use if I don't care for a locker all that much
     
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    You have an 8.0 rear diff in the rear with the Auto and non locker. Regearing is dependent on tire size or a desire to have better acceleration or crawl ratio. So your choice is 4.88 or 5.29's. I think it would be possible to find 4.30's but these would be found in a 4cyl truck, not sure about new.
     
  7. Nov 5, 2021 at 5:26 PM
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    True, I want the 5.29 based on my weight and tire size but am struggling to find a specific package from Nitro Gears for example.
     
  8. Nov 5, 2021 at 5:39 PM
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    regeared my 18 limited a few months ago... 5.29 and it runs great... NO REGRETES
     

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