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To regear or not to...oh who are we kidding, we are regearing!!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Overkill07, Jan 16, 2017.

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  1. Jan 18, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    That's how I blew mine in Moab, replaced the open rear with an ARB and haven't had issues since. Going to add a front ARB and regear this spring.
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    It's night and day difference
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2017 at 9:46 AM
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    You will have to let me know when a good time is for you. Right now according to ECGS they are about two weeks out from sending the gears.
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2017 at 9:47 AM
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    Let me know if you find that Unicorn ;)
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    That's what they say on the website but turnaround when I mailed mine and got them back was like a week
     
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  6. Jan 18, 2017 at 9:58 AM
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    For sure, I am looking for it as well!
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2017 at 11:45 AM
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    So I agree it is always better to solve the problem rather than fix the immediate issue. With that being said and with the budget in mind, would it be prudent to spend that money on the rear axel? That would leave me very little/nothing to regear the front. I'm currently looking for best option within the budget I have. I can flex a little but that will be beyond my capabilities at this time.

    That is unless someone can find that Unicorn :D
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2017 at 12:10 PM
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  9. Jan 18, 2017 at 12:11 PM
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    I vote gears and lockers, keep the stock axle. Plenty on here beat the shit out of the stock axle, yes gears get broken and it is a PITA to deal with, but careful driving and learning from your mistakes will help prevent more breakage. Sure a Currie or Diamond is stronger, no doubt, but for the money and what it sounds like you use your truck for, stock with dual lockers and a regear should get you what you need without breaking the bank.
     
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  10. Jan 18, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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  11. Jan 18, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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    Only you can decide that. You've already gone through one ring and pinion and I've read of some on this forum going through three or more gearsets. If it was me, I would try to find something from a junkyard to put in your current housing and save up some money for a better axle.
     
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  12. Jan 18, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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    What kind of axle do you have in your truck?
     
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  13. Jan 18, 2017 at 4:40 PM
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    Toyota 10.5" with an ARB and stock 4.30 gears.

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  14. Jan 18, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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    How much for new axle shafts to make it 6 lug?
     
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  15. Jan 18, 2017 at 7:07 PM
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    Lol
     
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  16. Jan 18, 2017 at 7:08 PM
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    As much as I hate to admit it, his is the route I most likely will go with. Unless I find the deal of a life time on a good used axle.
     
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  17. Jan 18, 2017 at 7:09 PM
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    I'm keeping my ears to the ground and my eyes open for anything that could put me into a better solution.
     
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  18. Jan 19, 2017 at 3:32 AM
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    So why did you go with the 10.5 vs an axle you recommend earlier?
     
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  19. Jan 19, 2017 at 4:51 AM
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    :popcorn:
     
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