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szf2 · 10-08-2003, 06:36 AM

If your door tag says G144, then you have the 4.88 gears. I have the same package on my 4runner. Did some research and found out its part of a towing package. Interestingly, stock tire size for these gears is 28" (according to my door jam model info sticker). Must have been because Toyota realized that even the 3.0L is reliable, it needs all the help it can get in the power department. Finally, I have heard rumors that that the ring and pinion for the 4.88 differential is unique in that ring and pinions from other 4runner differentials (i.e. diffs with other gearing) will not fit. Not sure if that's true or not, but something to keep in mind.

10-08-2003, 06:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
szf2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NY Posts: 80	If your door tag says G144, then you have the 4.88 gears. I have the same package on my 4runner. Did some research and found out its part of a towing package. Interestingly, stock tire size for these gears is 28" (according to my door jam model info sticker). Must have been because Toyota realized that even the 3.0L is reliable, it needs all the help it can get in the power department. Finally, I have heard rumors that that the ring and pinion for the 4.88 differential is unique in that ring and pinions from other 4runner differentials (i.e. diffs with other gearing) will not fit. Not sure if that's true or not, but something to keep in mind.