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The 5.29 Mega Thread!!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JoeCOVA, Jul 6, 2018.

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What gear oil do you use

  1. 75W-90

    113 vote(s)
    39.8%

  2. 85w-140

    131 vote(s)
    46.1%

  3. Other

    24 vote(s)
    8.5%

  4. 75W-110

    16 vote(s)
    5.6%
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  1. Feb 23, 2020 at 7:03 PM
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    Glenn_R

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    Glenn_R The Unicorn Turd Gen

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    did air compressor and wiring today. Big double ARB fits perfect right in front of the battery. IMG_7030.jpg
     
    Glenn_R, Feb 23, 2020
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  2. Feb 23, 2020 at 7:05 PM
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    Dirk Diggler

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    Dirk Diggler Under the Stun Gun

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    Nice use of space and mounting
     
    Dirk Diggler, Feb 23, 2020
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  3. Feb 23, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    urchim

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    very nice :)
     
    urchim, Feb 23, 2020
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  4. Feb 23, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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    uploadadventure

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    uploadadventure It’s all @ColoradoTJ’s fault

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    Agreed ^
    Very nice spot.
     
    uploadadventure, Feb 23, 2020
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  5. Feb 24, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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    DryWaterSildeGuy

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    What have you guys been paying for install cost of your gears? Looking to do the swap finally but this shop quoted me about $2300 just for labor alone. Seems ridiculous!
     
    DryWaterSildeGuy, Feb 24, 2020
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  6. Feb 24, 2020 at 8:38 AM
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    Tbrooks2444

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    Premier west gears did my setup and the pricing was fair, significantly less than $2300. I haven’t had any issues in 700 miles. Fluid swap after break-in period showed pretty good fluid color and nothing on the magnet that shouldn’t have been there.
     
    Tbrooks2444, Feb 24, 2020
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  7. Feb 24, 2020 at 8:48 AM
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    urchim

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    see previous posts, i paid out the door 3400, some paid as cheap as 2900 so it seems to flux depending where you are and who you use.
     
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  8. Feb 24, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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    zcweisman

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    TRD CAI Magnaflow Catback Exhaust - Chopped OVTune 2.0 Beta 25600 91 Nitro 5.29 Gears TRD Pro Grill Raptor Lights Mod Hondo Vent Mount Hondo Radio Knobs Cobra 75 CB Radio Firestik 3' Antenna Gobi Ranger Rack Leitner Designs ACS Classic SwitchPro 9100 Baja Designs S8 30" Baja Designs Squadron Sport Amber Driving/Combo x2 Baja Designs Squadron Sport Amber Wide Cornering x2 (fogs) Baja Designs Squadron Sport Spot Ditch Lights x2 Baja Designs S2 in backup light positions (scene) x2 Baja Designs S1 (scene) x2 KC Hilites Chase Bar SCS F5 Matte Bronze 17x8.5 Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70r17 LR E Tepui Autana 3 FOX 2.5 RR Front and Rear 700lb, 14" Eibach Springs Dakar leaf springs + 2 AAL C4 Hybrid Bumper C4 Sliders C4 HC Rear Bumper w/Swingout RCI Full Steel Skid Plates Recovery: VIAIR 400P Compressor Smittybilt 9K Gen3 Winch Maxtrax 48" Hilift Shovel Assorted straps
    Lots of these guys giving you numbers $2800+ are most likely including the cost of the gears themselves.

    Labor alone should be anywhere between $1k-$2k. $2300 is a little ridiculous. I've been calling around for quotes the past couple weeks and settled on a shop to do it for $1500 with my supplied parts. Lowest quote I got was $1200, highest was $1900. This is in San Diego btw.
     
    zcweisman, Feb 24, 2020
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  9. Feb 24, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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    I'm scheduled to have my gears installed this week. I'm in the SF Bay Area and was quoted $1,900 for labor. This was one of the highest quotes I got, but also by one of the most recommended/reputable shops in the area.
     
    JKDer, Feb 24, 2020
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  10. Feb 24, 2020 at 10:35 AM
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    my invoice was similar, 1590 for labor and 1600 parts etc. rest tax and so on.
     
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  11. Feb 24, 2020 at 11:30 AM
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    I’m looking for a shop in Los Angeles area to install my gears. I’m in the San Gabriel valley but will travel a little bit for a shop that will do it right the first time. Do you guys have any recommendations?
     
    elmontemike, Feb 24, 2020
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  12. Feb 25, 2020 at 8:05 AM
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    Hoopers rear end in Sunland/silmar.
     
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  13. Feb 27, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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    Reach out to Premier West gears in Riverside. $1900 parts and labor for Nitro 5.29's

    Im scheduled to be regeard next week
     
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    StokeTRD, Feb 27, 2020
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  14. Feb 27, 2020 at 10:28 AM
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    uploadadventure

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    uploadadventure It’s all @ColoradoTJ’s fault

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    Cheap! That’s awesome.

    I’m scheduled for 3 weeks at Axleboy in MO to get 5.29 and arb front locker. 3900 parts and labor.
     
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  15. Feb 27, 2020 at 10:45 AM
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    WOW! For parts AND labor?!? What brand gears are they providing?
     
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  16. Feb 27, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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    whatstcp currently drunk so don't listen to me

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    Nitro gear, says so in the post lol

    Labor is usually $400 for the rear, $600 for the front (trickier and more intensive), and gears are $300 each. Master install kit ($~200) is really only needed for the rear since front bearings are always pristine (just need pinion seal, nut, crush sleeve, maybe cv seals)

    also, don't know what to say about the gear oil lol have tried googling a few times but everything has weird wording with LSD
     
    whatstcp, Feb 27, 2020
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  17. Feb 27, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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    Has anyone measured a difference in acceleration times with 4.88 or 5.29 gears on any stock/modded set up with no other variables changed before/after the gears? ? 0-60, 50-80, 1/4, anything? I am just curious. I am considering another 3rd gen now that it seems like it's a lot better if you just suck it up and commit to the gears...I'd be dropping the truck off straight from the dealer.
     
    cseaman, Feb 27, 2020
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  18. Feb 27, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    I’m curious as well the difference in top in speed (not that I would be hitting it any) between gears and stock. I live on Gulf Coast and 80 - 85 mph is common traffic speeds.
     
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  19. Feb 27, 2020 at 3:10 PM
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    oof, must be the cost of living in the SF Bay Area then. The cheapest I could find just for the install alone was around $1400.
     
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  20. Feb 27, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    whatstcp

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    whatstcp currently drunk so don't listen to me

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    Lol yeah probably.

    If you don't mind having your truck on jackstands for a week and a half you can always ship them out and save a bit
     
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