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Seriously Considering a Regear

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Bigkracka, Sep 25, 2020.

  1. Sep 25, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Bigkracka

    Bigkracka [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2wd daily driver, stock 245s will probably go to 265s, and tow a boat sometimes. The gear hunting and lack of power is frustrating.
    Who in dallas/ft worth is qualified to do this?
     
  2. Sep 25, 2020 at 7:17 PM
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    Shellshock

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    The tune will help and be significantly cheaper. I’d start there
     
  3. Sep 25, 2020 at 7:50 PM
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    I’ve got 529s on 33 inch tires with armor. Assuming the 2wd is geared the same as a 4x4, I’d regear it and skip all the other drama. 4.88s probably take care of you if you’re running lightly loaded alot
     
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  4. Sep 25, 2020 at 7:51 PM
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  5. Sep 26, 2020 at 3:55 AM
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    Thanks

    Yes Im usually lightly loaded, 2wd AT 2020 is geared 390 I believe.
     
  6. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:02 AM
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    Bigkracka

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    Anyone use 4 wheel parts on Coppell?
     
  7. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:04 AM
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    Bishop84

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    Re-gearing on only one axle isn't bad. I'd do it. May as well do 265/75R16 with the upgrade.
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:04 AM
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    4 wheel parts isn't known for quality in anything they do, at least in southern California.
     
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  9. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:22 AM
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    ECGS? Will the regear mess with spedo?
     
  10. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:25 AM
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    East coast gear supply. And as far as I know yes your speedo will be incorrect
     
  11. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    Speedo will be fine, speed it measured at the wheel.
     
  12. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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    Any other gear manufacturers I should consider?

    Thanks everyone, really appreciate it.
     
  13. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:37 AM
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    nononono
     
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  14. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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    Listen to these guys. 1 for 2, I failed :smack:
     
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  15. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Thank you.
     
  16. Sep 28, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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    About how much would this run? I have the 2wd with locker, would not mind going from 3.9 to 4.88 myself.
     
  17. Sep 28, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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    Bigkracka

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    Whats a locker and how do I check If I have one? Sheesh Im a total noob
     
  18. Sep 28, 2020 at 12:23 PM
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    If you bought your truck new, you don't have one.
     
  19. Sep 28, 2020 at 12:23 PM
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    OV-TUNE 2.0, ADDED/REMOVED STUFF
    After reading about the OV Tune for the last 15 months, I Finally got the 2.0 tune done yesterday and am enjoying the results so far...

    Can't wait for it to keep getting better highly recommend it....Hopefully next is a Borla cat back and I will be smiling :D
     
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  20. Sep 29, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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    Had a Borla on my 04 Silverado, very nice. No resonance in cab, good tone. Unlike the Pro Flo I had on it previously, Borla is stainless.
     

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