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3rd gen Tacoma 4.88 Re-gearing speedo/odo

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Offroad2WD, Nov 8, 2019.

  1. Nov 8, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    Offroad2WD

    Offroad2WD [OP] New Member

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    Hello guys,

    I have a 2019 Tacoma 2WD. I'm about to put 4.88 Nitro gears on my truck and leave everything stock for now. Would 4.88 gears change the speedo and odo readouts?

    Thank you.
     
  2. Nov 8, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    kahanabob

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    i don't know the answer but i also have a 2WD i would like to do the same. have you thought about installing true posi traction while doing the re gear?
     
  3. Nov 8, 2019 at 9:32 AM
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    TacoMamba35

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    Speed sensors are part of the wheel ABS assembly, not transmission. Re-gearing won't affect the speedo, but different sized tires will.
     
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  4. Nov 15, 2019 at 11:15 AM
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    TacoMamba35 is correct. I just had Nitro 4.88s installed and left my tires stock. No variance in speed or speedometer accuracy.
     

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