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gear ratio and lockers #806548 04/18/07 09:41 PM

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Byrd6912

Need a Spot

I have a 97 taco with 33" procomp x-terrains. im looking at regearing it and locking the rear-end. Should i go with the 4.88 or 5.29 gears? also what type of locker should i get if most of my driving is on the street?

Thanks

97 Tacoma, 2.7 liter 4 banger. 3.5 inch fabtech suspension lift with 33X12.50 Pro-Comp X-Terrain Tires. Pace setter header, and an AEM intake.

Re: gear ratio and lockers [Re: Byrd6912] #806549 04/18/07 11:16 PM

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Wilton, Maine

DentedTacoma Offline

Rock Warrior

Get a selectable locker for the your application (mostly street), I think that ARB is one of the only companies that makes a selectable locker for Tacomas unless you swap in a TRD rear. As far as gears I havent ha dmuch experience but 33 isnt that big so my guess would be 4.88. Im sure others will chime in as well.

EDIT: I now noticed you have a 4 banger, that might call for the 5.29s, still not too sure about gears though.

Last edited by DentedTacoma; 04/18/07 11:17 PM.

98' Toyota Tacoma SR5
Manual Xtra Cab, Slight Lift
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Re: gear ratio and lockers [Re: Byrd6912] #806550 04/23/07 10:24 PM

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Guatemala

Monty n Guate Offline

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Hello,

I just bought a 97 Taco reg cab. I put 32s on it for tires. I had the crappy 3.58 ratio for the the R and Ps. I regeared to 4.56. I now have all the power out of the 4cyl that I will ever need. 4.88 should be more than enough to restore you back jto stock and then some.

Hope this helps

Don Iler
97 4cyl. Tacoma
OME 881s, N91s, Alcan AALs, Rancho 9k rear shocks
4.56 gears
32x11.50 Procomp ATs

Re: gear ratio and lockers [Re: Monty n Guate] #806551 04/23/07 10:59 PM

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Seattle

Jake97T

Body Damage is Cool

i agree with 4.88s, buddy of mine has a 99 w/ 4cyl. any lower of a gear is unnecessary.

97 FZJ80, Stock, Factory Lockers.

Re: gear ratio and lockers [Re: Jake97T] #806552 04/24/07 05:23 PM

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Columbia, SC

88toy4x4

Wheeler

You didn't specify what transmission you have.

With the 2.7, 5spd & 33's -
4.56's if your truck sees mostly street time.
4.88's if your truck sees mostly offroad time.

With the 2.7, auto & 33's -
4.88's are good all around but 5.29's are better
with the auto's high overdrive. 5.29 gets you close
to the original stock ratios.

Re: gear ratio and lockers [Re: 88toy4x4] #806553 04/25/07 04:31 PM

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Byrd6912

Need a Spot

yeah, i have the 2.7 L 5 spd. When im off road with the 4.10's it feels like i'm not low enough and have too much power. The 4.56's or 4.88's will help me with that?

97 Tacoma, 2.7 liter 4 banger. 3.5 inch fabtech suspension lift with 33X12.50 Pro-Comp X-Terrain Tires. Pace setter header, and an AEM intake.

Re: gear ratio and lockers [Re: Byrd6912] #806554 04/25/07 08:02 PM

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Columbia, SC

88toy4x4

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yeah, i have the 2.7 L 5 spd. When im off road with the 4.10's it feels like i'm not low enough and have too much power. The 4.56's or 4.88's will help me with that?

If you go wheeling a couple of times a year, get the 4.56's. If you wheel a lot and don't mind very high rpms while on the highway, get the 4.88's.

You will be suprised at how much better it feels on the trails. I just went from 3.58's to 4.30's and it is a world of difference on the trails and daily driving. It is much slower on the trails and doesn't feel like it is straining to get up stuff.

Quick question - Were you at Uwharrie 2 weekends ago wheeling with the Isuzus?

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