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The 4.88 mega thread!!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JerryTaco, Sep 24, 2017.

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  1. Nov 11, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    Just search 3rd gen Tacoma pin thermostat. You will find a bunch on it with photos. All it takes is a small pin and it will make the cooler work full time. Mine runs about 160-180 most of the time and while towing it will start the cooling before 195 degrees and then cool down a lot faster after a temp spike. I would not advise running a truck during the winter this way since it is important for transmission to operate at proper temperatures and in acold climate I don't think it would ever get there with the thermostat pinned. Good luck!
     
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  2. Nov 11, 2019 at 2:53 PM
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    Sounds good I’ll check it out. Thanks!
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2019 at 8:54 AM
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    Hey guys,

    On my next drain and fill of the diffs. Would there be any negatives going from the 85W-140 to the stock syn
    $30 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75W-90? Not necessarily Mobil 1, but perhaps amsoil severe gear or Lucas if I can find it? Just wondering if I have to stay with 85w-140 for the life of the gears. I live in Idaho and it gets cold in the winter and hot in the summer
     
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  4. Nov 18, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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    No need for 85W-140 in the front for sure.

    75W-110 in the rear and
    $30 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75W-90 in the front.
     
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  5. Nov 18, 2019 at 9:07 AM
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  6. Nov 18, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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  7. Nov 18, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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    Interesting. That stuff is expensive and harder to find. What would you recommend for brand and getting the 4.1 quarts for the best price?
     
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  8. Nov 18, 2019 at 9:41 AM
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  9. Nov 18, 2019 at 4:16 PM
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    I don't know much about Klotz gear oils.
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2019 at 4:20 PM
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    https://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/gear-lube/?zo=515729

    I can get the 75W-90 for ~$13 and the 110 for about ~$15 in the squeeze pouches.
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2019 at 4:28 PM
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  12. Nov 18, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    Cool, cool. PM me if you want the deal. Thanks.
     
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  13. Dec 2, 2019 at 8:53 AM
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    It happened this weekend; Nitro 4.88s are installed in the 2020 TRDOR and I did the 60 mile drive home last night in the cold and black ice. My installer (master mechanic from the 4x4 club) did a 10 mile initial test run then let it cool for the better part of the day. I managed to make it about 6 miles until I found someone off the road in the ditch so I pulled over and did a recovery. Drove another 3 cycles of 10 miles with 15 minute wait in between, and finally about 20 miles at 50-60 mph the rest of the way home.

    I noticed my tank average mileage increasing during the entire trip, and it has no problem holding 6th gear. Also, I'm just running 265/75/16 Grabber ATx tires. Looking forward to switching the oil at 500 miles and getting her out on the snowy Minnesota trails.
     
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  14. Dec 2, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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    Oh I'm jelly now!!

    Dec 12 appointment is like waiting for Christmas!
     
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  15. Dec 2, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    I just moved out of Anoka. I worked at AMRTC fora while. Anyway. Which shop and how much? Was the price with our without gears included in the price?
     
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  16. Dec 2, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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    If I did a BUNCH more off roading or had a AT I would go 5.29, and trust me, it's tempting.

    BUT comparing the 4.30 v 4.88 for the MT here: http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html

    4.88 just hits that sweet spot, the roads I take and knowing the start of the power band v MPH.
     
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  17. Dec 2, 2019 at 12:27 PM
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    I ordered the gears direct (veterans discount) and the installer is a member of our 4x4 club and does diff work for many members. It was a superb deal in the install and some extra Christmas money for his kids.
     
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  18. Dec 5, 2019 at 12:07 PM
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    265/75/16s General Grabber ATx, stock suspension, and Nitro 4.88 gears. I have about 250 miles on the new gears and did some before an after testing. Driving a fixed route, early morning (to the gym) on a primarily highway route at 60-65 mph with rolling hills and in the same (winter) temps using Shell 87 from the same case station, here's what I've noticed:

    OEM gears: 15.4 & 15.6 trip mpg
    Nitro 4.88 (during break-in): 18.1 & 18.2 mpg

    I'll take that!
     
    EchoDeltaSierra, Dec 5, 2019
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  19. Dec 5, 2019 at 12:09 PM
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    Whoa
     
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  20. Dec 5, 2019 at 2:10 PM
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    Your mileage was that low before with just tires?? How far of a drive was each trip? Mine completely stock would get 20ish +/_
     
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