No urban legend. Here is the model info sticker for my 95 4Runner w/ 3.0L and 4.88 gears stock (check lower right corner). I didn't believe it myself until I pulled the rear diff. The reccomend tire size is 28", not 31". I've searched around and discovered this was part of a towing package that so far I've only seen with the A340H autos and V6s.

<img src="http://pics.montypics.com/szf2/2003-05-27/1054037398_4runner_Modelinfo.jpg" alt=" - " />

BTW, if you are interested in these diffs, I would be more than happy to trade them for two new ones with 5.29 gears and ARB lockers <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> .

<small>[ May 27, 2003, 08:24 AM: Message edited by: szf2 ]</small>