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RE-GEARING 3RD GEN TACO W/6" LIFT & 35s

Discussion in 'New Members' started by NW 4 WHEELING, Apr 14, 2017.

  1. Apr 14, 2017 at 5:18 PM
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    NW 4 WHEELING

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    6" FABTECH LIFT FOX COIL OVERS FRONT FOX RESERVIOR REARS 35" MXTs ON 17X8 XD SERIES HOLESHOT WHEELS
    Anyone have any experience with 35" tires on an automatic 3rd gen Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4?
    I've been looking into re-gearing and it looks like there are few options and the prices are crazy!
    Just soaked thousands into a fabtech 6" with fox coilovers in front and reservoirs in back. Not to mention the XD Series Holeshots and the MXT 35s! Any informed input would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  2. Apr 14, 2017 at 5:26 PM
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    Only if you tell me where your money tree is at!:rofl:
     
  3. Apr 14, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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    My Tacoma ate it!
     
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  4. Apr 14, 2017 at 5:32 PM
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    Did you readjust all your angles for the drive shaft in that lift?
     
  5. Apr 14, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    Oh an pics please. Dying to see the truck
     
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    You will probably want to go to a 4.8 gear on it I believe.
     
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  9. Apr 14, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    I don't have any pictures the lift wheels and tires just got here and I haven't been able to get it all put on. 20170406_180817.jpg
     
  10. Apr 14, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    My truck stock

    20170406_180755_001.jpg
     
  11. Apr 14, 2017 at 7:38 PM
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    Should have it together next week if all goes well
     
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    Looking forward to seeing it.
     
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    Still waiting for the back ordered rear reservoir shocks! 20170421_125838.jpg
     
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    I didn't even really notice a big enough difference in power to make it worth the $2,000 to regear it. I went with the Pro Comp 6" coilover kit and it rides just fine I'm getting 13 to 15 miles to the gallon premium grade gasoline I have noticed a little rubbing but not horrible I may do some trimming but probably not. And as for the tranny searching I haven't noticed any big difference. I keep it in sport mode with my foot to the floor most of time so I'm pretty happy that I don't have to change a bunch more stuff other than some more cosmetics.
     
  20. Jun 14, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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    I'm usually not a fan of 6" and 35s because usually they're on 20" wheels. Yours however, looks DAMN good!!!

    If you want to regear, check out ECGS. They'll send you a complete diff and you ship yours back to get a core return. Very easy of you're a DIY kinda guy. Or it may even make gear install cheaper if you take the diffs to a shop.
     

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