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Installed 4.88 Gears in my 2016

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ROGUE OFFROAD, Oct 11, 2016.

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  1. Oct 11, 2016 at 5:44 PM
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    Well since the majority of tacoma owners run 285s 4.88 is not that great for them, if nitro made 4.30s for auto and 4.56 s for manuals they would get a lot more sales IMO
     
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  2. Oct 11, 2016 at 6:31 PM
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    4.30 gear sets from Toyota are $1,450 msrp which is competitive with Nitro so no real reason for them to compete withe Toyota on that front IMO.

    41201-79535 Gear kit, rear diff 4.30
    41201-79485 Gear kit, front diff 4.300

    But that being said I'd still lean towards 4.88 with a 33" tire to compensate for the added rotational inertia and weight
     
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  3. Oct 11, 2016 at 6:51 PM
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    I still really need to pull this trigger and order some 4.88s just need to find a really reliable installer. I could do it, but I don't have all the tools to do it right and I would rather not half ass it.
     
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  4. Oct 11, 2016 at 7:11 PM
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    Well you taught me something new, but I still need my 4.56s for my manual taco
     
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  5. Oct 11, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    Perfect! Thanks Shawn, I will give you a call tomorrow and snag that last set.
     
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  6. Oct 11, 2016 at 7:33 PM
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    I come up with;
    V6 Auto
    3.93(stock)30.6"/265-70-16/265-65-17
    4.10-31.6"/265-75-16/265-70-17
    4.56-32.8"/285-75-16/285-70-17
    4.56-35"

    V6 Manual
    4.30(stock)30.6"/265-70-16/265-65-17
    4.56-31.6"/265-75-16/265-70-17
    4.88-32.8"/285-75-16/285-70-17
    4.88-35"

    But, considering the higher RPMs the manual runs at(+300rpm @ 70mph-4th gear and +550rpm @ 70mph-6th gear), you could probably go an additional size up on the auto gears.
     
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  7. Oct 11, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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  8. Oct 11, 2016 at 8:03 PM
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    3500 what?
     
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  10. Oct 11, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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    Ordered mine just now Shawn. Hopefully I can explain why I need them to the wife lol:smack:
     
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  11. Oct 11, 2016 at 8:08 PM
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    A new bolt here, a new bolt there, a new bolt everywhere.
    Just making sure lol
     
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    How did you come up with the same 4.88 gearing for 285/70/R17 at 32.7" and 315/70R17 34.4"
    Everytime I run the numbers through the calculator, at 70 mph the 4.56 is the closest RPMs to stock gearing on 285s...
    Here is the calculator I'm using http://www.accuautoparts.com/calculator.php
     
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  13. Oct 11, 2016 at 8:11 PM
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    With 3500mi, you should be fine with a mini kit that is $875 shipped.
     
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  14. Oct 11, 2016 at 8:13 PM
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  15. Oct 11, 2016 at 8:48 PM
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    I bet that after you put in the 4.88s you'll want 5.13s.
    Between 456s and 488's, really it's like splitting hairs.
    I just want to shifting to stop !!!

    As far as gas mileage goes. If you're not hunting for gears constantly, it has to get better.
     
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  16. Oct 11, 2016 at 8:53 PM
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    I have 35s so I need the 4.88s I couldn't see myself with 5.13s or even finding a reason to justify them personally.
     
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    I used the same calculator.
    You're right; it is the closest with about -25rpm(6th) to -35rpm(4th) at 70 mph.
    4.88 would only be about +150rpm(6th) to +200rpm(4th) @ 70 mph.
    Less reason for a manual to match; no torque converter to keep happy.
     
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  18. Oct 11, 2016 at 8:54 PM
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    Did you already get the re-gear????
     
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  19. Oct 11, 2016 at 8:58 PM
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    Just ordered the gears, my truck is still in the shop for now
     
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  20. Oct 11, 2016 at 9:42 PM
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    Nothing yet....im a poor bastard.
    Alright....I will go ahead and ask. Im not a mechanic.
    What gears come in the truck?
    What is the purpose of changing the gears?
    Where are these gears located?
    Can a weekend warrior change them?
     
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