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2017 Tacoma gear and axle housing

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Johnyjosiah, Jul 28, 2020.

  1. Jul 28, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    Johnyjosiah

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    What rear end is in a 2017 2.7 5 speed and what gears? I read a few things but they all counter one another.
     
  2. Jul 28, 2020 at 9:03 PM
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    Ronzio

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    Your axle and transmission code is located in the drivers door jamb...easy to know what you have with the code.
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  3. Jul 28, 2020 at 9:04 PM
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    B07A is what it says but I can't find a chart for 2017
     
  4. Jul 28, 2020 at 9:07 PM
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    All 3rd Gen MT get the 8.75" rear
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    Also everything I've read says "A" isn't limited slip but when I run the Vin on Toyotas owner website it says it has automatic limited slip and I have the lsd light for when I turn off traction control........

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  6. Jul 28, 2020 at 9:25 PM
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    It is "Simulated" Limited Slip thru the brakes, not the differential.
     
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  7. Jul 28, 2020 at 9:28 PM
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    Even though it says "automatic limited slip differential"?
     
  8. Jul 28, 2020 at 9:30 PM
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    It is automatic, it just uses the brakes to function not the differential.
     
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  9. Jul 28, 2020 at 9:34 PM
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    B07A is
    B=8.75”
    07=3.909:1
    A=Open diff
     
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  10. Jul 28, 2020 at 9:35 PM
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    If memory serves me i think 4 cylinder MT have 3.91 gears, the V6 definitely has 4.30.
     
  11. Jul 28, 2020 at 10:42 PM
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    Front 8” reverse IFS clamshell
    Rear 8.75” Axle
    Gear ratio 3.91
     
  12. Jul 29, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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    255/85r16 ST Maxx 6112/5160 w/ Dakar RCI armor, sliders, and rear bumper CBI hidden winch mount w/ Smity 20k
    There is no mechanical LSD option on 3rd gens. Locker and/or brake actuated only.
     
  13. Jul 29, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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    Front TrueTrac would have been tits though.
     

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