5.71 gears!

rookieyota · 08-19-2008, 12:45 AM

Total noob question.. but what's an estimated price range for droppin 5.71 gears in an '85 3.slow 4runner 4x4? ... or how hard is it to install gears yourself?

misto · 08-19-2008, 12:49 AM

did u swap a 3.0?

rookieyota · 08-19-2008, 12:53 AM

nah P.O. did for who knows what reason.. cant afford a swap for a good while so i thought id make the best of it..re gearing would do me a lot of good.. any takers for my original question?

Jeenyus04 · 08-19-2008, 01:12 AM

5.71 are supposed to be a little weak because of how small the pinion is so if you are doing any off roading you may wanna just go with 5.29's As far as the install I'm not sure though you can buy complete thirds set up with new gears from trail-gear, marlin crawler, or allpro. If your not pretty comfortable with mechanics and tools and such I wouldn't suggest doing them yourself.

Just my .02

muddpigg · 08-19-2008, 02:32 AM

http://www.gearinstalls.com/

rookieyota · 08-19-2008, 12:03 PM

thanks for all the info so far..

904_runner · 08-19-2008, 12:33 PM

Check out marlin, or allpro.

OR

Randys ring and pinion

Those will be the price for the gears.

Call your local shops to verify for the install prices, because it varies

jmazoso · 08-19-2008, 02:08 PM

Cheak out East Coast Gear Supply

http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/

Chase has great service, and awesome prices.

rookieyota · 08-19-2008, 03:14 PM

thanks for all your help guys..

this is what i need right? .. for rear--->http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=4902
for front--->http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=1124

also.. 5.29's are good to have with a 10" lift and 37" tires right?

rookieyota · 08-19-2008, 03:30 PM

ryantowry_81 · 08-19-2008, 03:53 PM

you said 85 4runner? the ring and pinion you showed was for an IFS front, isn't yours strait axle? if it is strait it will be an 8" ring gear.
I have done gears but only with my dad who has been doing them for twenty years. i would not recomend a gear install yourself unless you have some one to show you/ coach you through it. it is a good skill to learn though!

vtjeenyus · 08-19-2008, 05:38 PM

but if you are still interested in doin it yourself i think that randys ring and pinion sells a how to video but its really not that hard if you have access to a press
good luck

netwt12 · 08-19-2008, 06:45 PM

i assume it only has the factory t-case. i run 4.88s in mine but i have two cases. i think you'd be fine with 5.29s and the 3.0.

netwt12 · 08-19-2008, 06:49 PM

you need 2 of these

http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=1318

netwt12 · 08-19-2008, 06:53 PM

you also need 2 setup kits for an 8" 4cyl. diff

http://www.trail-gear.com/toy-diff-setup.html

AZ4ME · 08-20-2008, 02:13 PM

There is nothing wrong with 5.71 gears. I run them on my 88 4runner (85 front axle). The key is making sure they are setup correctly. Most people I know uses ZUK (gearinstalls.com) cause he's the Toyota diff guy. You can get the cryo'd 5.71 gears from him also. If you are looking for this to be done ASAP, then ZUK won't be your guy. He closes up shop in the summer (too hot). Probably won't be open again until October. Just make sure whomever you use, really knows what they are doing if you go with 5.71's.

Jay351 · 08-20-2008, 02:27 PM

Good posting^

The bigger the R&P the more important a good install is.

08-19-2008, 12:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
rookieyota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southern california Posts: 45	5.71 gears! Total noob question.. but what's an estimated price range for droppin 5.71 gears in an '85 3.slow 4runner 4x4? ... or how hard is it to install gears yourself? Last edited by rookieyota : 08-19-2008 at 12:47 AM.

08-19-2008, 12:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
misto Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Space Coast, FL Posts: 40	did u swap a 3.0? __________________ '85 Runner

08-19-2008, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
rookieyota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southern california Posts: 45	nah P.O. did for who knows what reason.. cant afford a swap for a good while so i thought id make the best of it..re gearing would do me a lot of good.. any takers for my original question? Last edited by rookieyota : 08-19-2008 at 01:03 AM.

08-19-2008, 01:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jeenyus04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: washington Posts: 159	5.71 are supposed to be a little weak because of how small the pinion is so if you are doing any off roading you may wanna just go with 5.29's As far as the install I'm not sure though you can buy complete thirds set up with new gears from trail-gear, marlin crawler, or allpro. If your not pretty comfortable with mechanics and tools and such I wouldn't suggest doing them yourself. Just my .02 __________________ 85 reg cab s/b, rebuilt 22r, .040 over bore, engnbldr's crawler cam, no cat w/ flo-pro (was on it). tg 5 inch lift. 35 baja claws bright green paint, sliders, custom front bumper, miller rear locker --project-- 02 dodge extended cab s/b, black sport, 24 vavle cummins, 35's, 4 inch exhaust, edge ez

08-19-2008, 02:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
muddpigg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 559	http://www.gearinstalls.com/ __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqtr_RvR3sY http://www.texas4x4.org/image.php?u=...ine=1224191421

08-19-2008, 12:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
rookieyota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southern california Posts: 45	thanks for all the info so far..

08-19-2008, 02:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
jmazoso Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Geroge, Utah Posts: 116	Cheak out East Coast Gear Supply http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/ Chase has great service, and awesome prices. __________________ Trail Truck: 84 regular cab 85 22r -- streetRV head, 261C cam, 2.5" flowmaster, lock-right in rear, 1" Wabfab BL, IFS brakes, rock sliders, diff breathers, Amsoil, dual cases, front rock lights, tube bumper, 33x12.50 BFG MTs, 213k miles ---Currently: 5.29 prescion gears, cryo'd (just need to get them installed) send money ---Next: Front bumper Link to build-up: http://www.yotatech.com/f115/jmazoso...uildup-137611/ DD: 01 Tundra V8, 3" flowmaster, FIPK, 120K miles

08-19-2008, 03:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
rookieyota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southern california Posts: 45	thanks for all your help guys.. this is what i need right? .. for rear--->http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=4902 for front--->http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=1124 also.. 5.29's are good to have with a 10" lift and 37" tires right?

08-19-2008, 03:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
rookieyota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southern california Posts: 45

08-19-2008, 03:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
ryantowry_81 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 246	you said 85 4runner? the ring and pinion you showed was for an IFS front, isn't yours strait axle? if it is strait it will be an 8" ring gear. I have done gears but only with my dad who has been doing them for twenty years. i would not recomend a gear install yourself unless you have some one to show you/ coach you through it. it is a good skill to learn though! __________________ the "Turtle": goes really slow but always gets there in the end! 84 ex cab 63" chevies Rears Up Front Square Drive Shaft Trail Gear Cross over aussie locker 39.5x15-15 TSL's 295k on motor, new Buick V-6 motor on the way!!! Denali offroad club: http://www.denalioffroadclub.com/for...orum/index.php

08-19-2008, 05:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
vtjeenyus Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 67	but if you are still interested in doin it yourself i think that randys ring and pinion sells a how to video but its really not that hard if you have access to a press good luck

08-19-2008, 06:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
netwt12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn,Al Posts: 502	i assume it only has the factory t-case. i run 4.88s in mine but i have two cases. i think you'd be fine with 5.29s and the 3.0. __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited 4x4 "TRD". Blown, etc. 1988 Trail Truck. SAS, Dual Cases, Exoed, Aluminum Trail-Ready Beadlocks, 37" Boggers, and Extreme Rock Rash. 2008 Camry LE.

08-19-2008, 06:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
netwt12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn,Al Posts: 502	you need 2 of these http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=1318 __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited 4x4 "TRD". Blown, etc. 1988 Trail Truck. SAS, Dual Cases, Exoed, Aluminum Trail-Ready Beadlocks, 37" Boggers, and Extreme Rock Rash. 2008 Camry LE.

08-19-2008, 06:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
netwt12 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn,Al Posts: 502	you also need 2 setup kits for an 8" 4cyl. diff http://www.trail-gear.com/toy-diff-setup.html __________________ 2000 4Runner Limited 4x4 "TRD". Blown, etc. 1988 Trail Truck. SAS, Dual Cases, Exoed, Aluminum Trail-Ready Beadlocks, 37" Boggers, and Extreme Rock Rash. 2008 Camry LE.

08-20-2008, 02:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
AZ4ME Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: PHX Posts: 441	There is nothing wrong with 5.71 gears. I run them on my 88 4runner (85 front axle). The key is making sure they are setup correctly. Most people I know uses ZUK (gearinstalls.com) cause he's the Toyota diff guy. You can get the cryo'd 5.71 gears from him also. If you are looking for this to be done ASAP, then ZUK won't be your guy. He closes up shop in the summer (too hot). Probably won't be open again until October. Just make sure whomever you use, really knows what they are doing if you go with 5.71's. __________________ -Brian '88 4Runner '00 4Runner Last edited by AZ4ME : 08-20-2008 at 02:17 PM.

08-20-2008, 02:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 6,031	Good posting^ The bigger the R&P the more important a good install is. __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - sr5 - 4x4 - 230,000kms \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \|Diff breather mod \| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|Downey idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

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