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Rear Diff Gears?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Itsallgood, Jan 10, 2009.

  1. Jan 10, 2009 at 3:36 PM
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    Itsallgood

    Itsallgood [OP] Awww, we got this!

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    How can I find out what rear diff gear ratio I have? I just bought the truck and the previous owner didn't know.

    Thanks:D
     
  2. Jan 10, 2009 at 3:55 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    The axle code for your rig can be found on the manufacture's sticker located on the driver's side door jamb as follows:
    First digit:
    • A = 7.5" ring gear
    • B = 8" ring gear
    Next two digits:
    • 01 = 3:42
    • 02 = 3:58
    • 03 = 4:10
    • 04 = 4:56
    • 05 = 3:15
    • 06 = 3:91
    • 07 = 4.30
    Last digit:
    • A = 2 Pinion, Open
    • B = 4 Pinion, Open
    • C = 2 Pinion OEM Limited Slip
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:09 PM
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    Itsallgood

    Itsallgood [OP] Awww, we got this!

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    If your looking at the sticker is it the bottom right number / letter code. And if so mine is B03A. What is the difference between 2 pinion open and 4 pinion open?

    Thanks Chris4X4 for the fast reply :D
     
  4. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:11 PM
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    chris4x4

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    yeah. It should only be 4 digits. I.e, B07a or the like.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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  6. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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    Anytime! :)
     
  7. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:28 PM
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    SouthWhittierMetalWorks

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    I'm B06A. Looks like I'm gonna have to throw a locker in it maybe. You know to even out the mud distribution on both sides of the truck
     
  8. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:35 PM
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    So my truck is also B06A, 8inch diff, 2 pinion 3.91 gears. I am running 31 inch tires and will eventually go to 33 inch tires, I should go to 4.10 gears to keep it "Normal" on and off road?
     
  9. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:36 PM
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    oh yea, ARB Rear lockers also
     
  10. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:38 PM
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    And the front diff is the same ratio. They are a set, right? So I am looking at two sets of gears, one front and one rear. Come on economic stimulas package number two.......
     
  11. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:51 PM
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    I would check into 4.30's. I was running them on my 2000 Tacoma with 32's and thought it was a good match.
     
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    ok getting a 2002 tacoma with 6'' lift and 315/75R16 tires it has stock gearing with a v-6 truck has 123,000 on it well im going to upgrade the gears to either 4;11 or 4;56 im going to tow jet skis and be on the highways just wanted to know what your thoughts were on the best i think 4;11s and if you guys know a good place what kind gears u want with and prices and kit neeeded to to do the installs ??? thanx im in south jersey near philly pa other question the guy @ the 4x4 shop not to change gears since the front diff is weak if i change the gears the pion will be smaller and when i put it in 4x4 it wilkl snap the ring gear ???????
     
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    ask this in the nj thread....
     
  14. Nov 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM
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    so this is what my code reads A04C. i have a 2011 V6 dc long bed. according to this code mine is 7.5 rg , 4:56 gears with a 2 pinion oem lsd. i didnt think the truck had lsd. does this sound right.
     
  16. Dec 21, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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    i should read things better.
     
  17. Dec 21, 2011 at 8:29 PM
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    Is there one for the 2nd gens? I also though I had the 4:56's. I know I have an actual LSD, I have the sport model.
     
  18. Oct 15, 2014 at 7:24 PM
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    Ok, I've been lookin around at a bunch of conflicting articles...do you believe that my A04C is truly a 7.5" 4.56 with LSD? Some say all V6 with auto are the same.
     
  19. Oct 15, 2014 at 7:30 PM
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    Only asking because I am about to order a 3rd from ECGS and really only want rear locker for now...so no regearing needed already having a 4.56 in the front would be hella convenient.
     
  20. Oct 15, 2014 at 7:42 PM
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    Pretty sure no 2nd gen had 4.56 from factory. V6 Auto should be 3.73 I think.
     

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