33's. 4.88 or 5.29 gears?
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I just installed my 33" 12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja HP Tires, I have an Auto with a 22RE engine.
NO PROBLEMS. I can't even tell the differance between the old 31 10.5 and the new 33 12.5 well....other than the wider footprint and the hum on the hiway
IMO There is NO NEED TO RE-GEAR if you going to 33's
NO PROBLEMS. I can't even tell the differance between the old 31 10.5 and the new 33 12.5 well....other than the wider footprint and the hum on the hiway
IMO There is NO NEED TO RE-GEAR if you going to 33's
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Originally Posted by 4rnr
WHAT why exactly wont the factory 4.88 3rd's (such as mine) take any after market gears!?
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173918
It's a pretty commonly known difference.
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Originally Posted by Robinhood150
Read this, the bottom of post #3
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173918
It's a pretty commonly known difference.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173918
It's a pretty commonly known difference.
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Originally Posted by Robinhood150
I guess in the grand scheme of things it's rare, but I know that Cebby, you and I have it. I'd imagine a lot of 2nd gen 4runners came with the autos and 31 inch tires.
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That's where the confusion starts, you'll get lots of different conflicting reports about that. I just bypassed all that and got a whole new third member with the 5.29 gears and arb locker.
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the housing is different. to my knowledge the carrier is the same as any V6 carrier. i've got one sitting in my garage.
what's really nice about it is the pinion offset allows for a really big pinion(more towards the size of a 4.11 pinion than an aftermarket 4.88 one) and thinner ring gear. much stronger. only downside is that you have to go through toyota for replacement gears should you break them.
what's really nice about it is the pinion offset allows for a really big pinion(more towards the size of a 4.11 pinion than an aftermarket 4.88 one) and thinner ring gear. much stronger. only downside is that you have to go through toyota for replacement gears should you break them.
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Well I need to step up to 5.29's soon so Ill buy the 5.29's and see where the conflict is. Worst case I have to buy a normal 8in 3rd (dime a dozen). Im doing a sas soon so the 85 front axle wont be an issue I might put that carrier in the back and an fj80 high pinion in the front
But not likely.
So in short this doesnt seem like a big deal, I just cant beleive snuck by me, Im embarrased.
But not likely.
So in short this doesnt seem like a big deal, I just cant beleive snuck by me, Im embarrased.
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Originally Posted by Robinhood150
I guess in the grand scheme of things it's rare, but I know that Cebby, you and I have it. I'd imagine a lot of 2nd gen 4runners came with the autos and 31 inch tires.
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I was wondering...when you regear, do you have to do the front as well? If not, how will it effect 4 wheel drive?
Also, whats a good on-line place to buy new gears? Any brand to look for or stay away from?
Also, whats a good on-line place to buy new gears? Any brand to look for or stay away from?
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Yep, I've got the factory 4.88s. Wish I had 5.29s though with my 3.0 and my auto. Only getting like 13 mpg. Kinda stinks. Not to hijack this thread, but those of you with the 3.0, auto and 33s, what kind of mpg are you getting? Hijack over.
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[QUOTE=rocket]I was wondering...when you regear, do you have to do the front as well? If not, how will it effect 4 wheel drive?[QUOTE]
Yes, you need to regear front and rear, other wise you run a big risk of messing up your transfer case.
Yes, you need to regear front and rear, other wise you run a big risk of messing up your transfer case.
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Originally Posted by 93_Runner
Yep, I've got the factory 4.88s. Wish I had 5.29s though with my 3.0 and my auto. Only getting like 13 mpg. Kinda stinks. Not to hijack this thread, but those of you with the 3.0, auto and 33s, what kind of mpg are you getting? Hijack over.
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all 89-95 pickups and 90-95 4Runners w/ the 3.0/at and 31" tire package came w/ 4.88's. Not rare AT ALL! More of these than any other diff out there, if you ask me. Easy to find out, though.
5.29's are solid gears.
you WILL notice a huge difference.
If 33's are all you ever plan on doing, go 4.88's. If you plan on 35's in the future, consider 5.29's.
5.29's are solid gears.
you WILL notice a huge difference.
If 33's are all you ever plan on doing, go 4.88's. If you plan on 35's in the future, consider 5.29's.
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Originally Posted by 4Hummer
I just installed my 33" 12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja HP Tires, I have an Auto with a 22RE engine.
NO PROBLEMS. I can't even tell the differance between the old 31 10.5 and the new 33 12.5 well....other than the wider footprint and the hum on the hiway
IMO There is NO NEED TO RE-GEAR if you going to 33's
NO PROBLEMS. I can't even tell the differance between the old 31 10.5 and the new 33 12.5 well....other than the wider footprint and the hum on the hiway
IMO There is NO NEED TO RE-GEAR if you going to 33's
I went from 31's to 33's with my 3.0/MT 4.56's - no problems at all. Actually, I would say it's better on the road now.
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