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2015 6 inch lift w/ 35s

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tattedmom26, Apr 11, 2017.

  1. Apr 11, 2017 at 8:07 AM
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    Tattedmom26

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    I just put a 6 inch lift on my 2015 Tacoma with 35x12.50R17s. For the most part I have no complaints but, I am noticing a power loss especially on the major hwy trying to go anything over 70 mph or going up any hill. I am currently running a 4.10 gear. Is regearing something I need to consider maybe a 4.56? My gas mileage isn't sucking too bad at the moment and I don't want to do anything that is going to worsen it. Will leaving it as is put a strain on my transmission?
     
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  2. Apr 11, 2017 at 8:11 AM
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    Better off with 4.88s, don't know of a company that makes 4.88s for the 3rd gen rear end though. The difference between 4.10s and 4.56s is negligible.

    Edit: I see you're a 2nd gen, go with 4.88s for sure
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    I just put 35s on yesterday and went with the 4.88 gearing and I'm so happy I did. I feel if I went 4.56 my truck would still be under powered. My initial setup was 6" lift with 33"s on stock gearing. Drive slow as a turtle. Now it's like a whole new truck.
     
  4. Apr 11, 2017 at 9:07 AM
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    Running a 4.88 gear doesn't kill your gas mileage?
     
  5. Apr 11, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    Another couple grand into that lift package...... dont forget you need to do both ends.
     
  6. Apr 11, 2017 at 9:29 AM
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    I'm on a 6" lift with 35"s I didn't expect to pull any good gas mileage. I think I'm averaging 13.6 but that was before the new gears and tires.
     

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