Is 5.29 gears too much?

Less than or equal to 32s go 4.88
Greater than 32s go 5.29

Pretty simple


Edit - for ATs*

 

Before the tune i was almost thinking of doing another gear change but this custom tune i am running has changed my mind. I do still lag on the steeper hills but the truck now shifts nicely as needed not the 6-5-4 screaming rpms like before! I am very happy with it but if i could get another 50+ HP's that would be great!

 

80 MPH is pretty standard on the main Interstates in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana.

 

Good luck OP keep doing your research and remember it's your truck build it like you want!

 

Thanks!

 

Before I re-geared to 5.29s, I had 33s and felt that the taco was a little sluggish. It really made a difference afterwards. Gas took a hit but I recently OV Tuned that made up for it.

IG: nimbus_pro

 

I was actually thinking about going down a couple tire sizes, short term, just to figure out the ratio I want to be at. Used tires cost less than new gears.

 

I am running the Nitro 4.56 on 35's, it seems to be a good combo.

 

MT or AT?

 

AT (assuming you're asking about the tires)

 

@Bigdaddy4760 hasnt picked his up his truck yet. But just had 5.29 gears installed

 

I have 5.29 and love the way the truck drives. Use to lag on long grades but not anymore. I have the DCLB with a shell. 32” tires and a 2 1/2” lift. The back is always full of gear. I will be adding plate tear bumper soon.
I’m happy with these gears

 

Transmission actually. I should have been more clear.

 

Oh, got it.
AT

 

For 33" and smaller tires, 4.88 will do you good. 33" and larger tires, 5.29 will do you good. Add in weight of armor, gear, and things that will inhibit aerodynamics, then consider that you will need more power.

 

I am running 5.29's with 35's and a SC. Love the gearing with the SC. Top end (speed) sacrifice but she does great off road, etc. I can cruise at 80mph with zero problems. She jumps right out of the gate too! That said, I do not regret re- gearing my rig whatsoever. AT.

 

No thanks if I want to hear some thing scream I'll start my chain saw!

 

Have you got a larger pic of that truck? F N things is kick ass looking.

 

I spent a year flip flopping between the 4.88 and 5.29 mega threads. It'll turn your brain to mush.

The short story is that if you're sticking with the 31/32 tire range you're in this gray area where both will fine, but you'll sacrifice something no matter which way you go.

4.88s will be a game changer, especially paired with OVT. The sacrifice is that it "limits" your ability to go bigger/heavier and still keep the same performance. If you turn your truck into a fatty it'll bog down some.

5.29s will be a game changer, especially paired with OVT. The sacrifice is that you'll run your engine a bit harder at the higher rpms. Most people will tell you that high rpms are fine for this engine (I agree with them). One of the original TW members that led the charge for 5.29s ran them on a stock setup and said they were great, however, all the postings I read of his mentioned he was running backroads at no more than 65 mph. I did see some feedback from another guy who had 5.29s on smaller tires and said he wished he had gone 4.88.

I went with 4.88s and have 265/70/17 (31.6 tires). Now I want 33s. When I do so I'm going to be moving to 255 skinnies because I think a 285s would be too much of a performance hit with the 4.88s. I also live in Denver and am above 10k feet a good bit, which adds an extra layer of reduced performance.

Would I have gone 5.29 if I had all the info back then as I do now? Probably...because ultimately the extra 3-400 rpms aren't a huge jump and 33s/armor are in my near future. If I was staying with the 265/70/17 and had minimal weight then 4.88s are splendid.