Best Differential Ratio for Mudding?

Mack_135 · 10-27-2009, 12:09 PM

Hi everyone!
I'm from Puerto Rico. I have a 1983 Toyota pickup. I bougth it 3 years ago and I been mudding around here since then. My question is what you guys think ins the best ratio my diffs should have for mudding? I have an almost stock engine (as far as I know) whit 33 x 12.5 15's. I believe the truck came whit 4.10's from the factory but since I'm ruining big tires I believe I should go with a higher ratio. There is a lot of mud in here not much rocks.

Here are some pictures of how I bought it and how it looks now. I made a flat bed and a winch bumper for it.

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camo31"10.50" · 10-27-2009, 12:15 PM

4.88s's..

if you want more traction..get aussies front and rear..nuff said..

or if ya wanna be cheap...weld her up!!!..but welding up front isn't recommended..so drop an aussie up front and weld the rear!

looks like you have a blast with that pickup..reminds me of when i was 16&17 with my '80..lol

Mack_135 · 10-27-2009, 07:38 PM

I read somewhere else that since i have 35's I should put 5.29's....so I dont know what to do now...

90RunnerRed · 10-27-2009, 07:44 PM

Your first post says you have 33's, and that's why camo said 4.88's. If you do have 35's that's probably why you read that you should go with 5.29's.

Mack_135 · 10-28-2009, 08:04 AM

My bad. It was a typo error on my first poost. I have 35 x 12.5 15's.

So then I should go with 5.29's?

ocdropzone · 10-28-2009, 08:08 AM

yes 5.29s and since you are gonna have the thirds pulled might as well put in some lockers....

Mack_135 · 10-28-2009, 08:34 AM

I dont have much money right now so I think I will put the 5.29s and maybe a locker on the rear....

10-27-2009, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,064	4.88s's.. if you want more traction..get aussies front and rear..nuff said.. or if ya wanna be cheap...weld her up!!!..but welding up front isn't recommended..so drop an aussie up front and weld the rear! looks like you have a blast with that pickup..reminds me of when i was 16&17 with my '80..lol __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

10-27-2009, 07:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
90RunnerRed Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 241	Your first post says you have 33's, and that's why camo said 4.88's. If you do have 35's that's probably why you read that you should go with 5.29's. __________________ 1986 4Runner, 4.88's, 4.7 Transfer, 3 in Rough Country, 33's (need's some lovin) 1987 4Runner, SR5 1990 4Runner, 22RE, sliders, play pen, 265's, 1998 wheels (SOLD) 1997 4Runner LTD, E-Locker, ISR, Deck Plate, PIAA Fog Lights, (SOLD) 2000 4Runner LTD, E-Locker, Stock (Wife's) 2002 Tundra, Fipk, SS Headers, Flowmaster exhaust, TB Spacer

10-28-2009, 08:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,701	yes 5.29s and since you are gonna have the thirds pulled might as well put in some lockers.... __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

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10-27-2009, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mack_135 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	I read somewhere else that since i have 35's I should put 5.29's....so I dont know what to do now...

10-28-2009, 08:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mack_135 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	My bad. It was a typo error on my first poost. I have 35 x 12.5 15's. So then I should go with 5.29's?

10-28-2009, 08:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mack_135 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	I dont have much money right now so I think I will put the 5.29s and maybe a locker on the rear....