Baby gots new shoes- Dueler AT Revos (32s)
08-17-2003, 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by Bob_98SR5
Is there a way to check the VIN and determine the differential gearing? Is there a reference chart you know of?
Is there a way to check the VIN and determine the differential gearing? Is there a reference chart you know of?
08-20-2003, 11:03 AM
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Traded my 2000 Tundra in on a 2000 4runner. Had the dealer swap my new 265x75x16 Revos so I can't tell you about acceleration or milege loss. However, I do have satisfactory acceleration and my milege is 21 on the highway (doing 75-80) and around town is about 14-15. Oddly enough checking speed against my GPS, I am right on the money. I have no lift kits of any kind and no tire rub.
08-20-2003, 07:01 PM
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dkg50, is your Runner a Limited or SR5?????
It appears that the a lot of Limiteds with 265/70/16 tires got the 4.3 and the SR5s got mostly 4.1 differential gearing.
It appears that the a lot of Limiteds with 265/70/16 tires got the 4.3 and the SR5s got mostly 4.1 differential gearing.
08-21-2003, 07:20 AM
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Originally posted by ALBPM
dkg50, is your Runner a Limited or SR5?????
It appears that the a lot of Limiteds with 265/70/16 tires got the 4.3 and the SR5s got mostly 4.1 differential gearing.
dkg50, is your Runner a Limited or SR5?????
It appears that the a lot of Limiteds with 265/70/16 tires got the 4.3 and the SR5s got mostly 4.1 differential gearing.
It seems to me that its actually 5 speed tranny's get the 4.10 gearing and the autos get the 4.30, when comparing SR5s and Limited that came with the 16" wheel option with a V-6. I'm not sure what the ratios are if your truck came with 15" wheels, 3.90 gearing, I think...
08-21-2003, 08:02 AM
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Loosehead,
You're absolutely right. I called Toyota themselves and gave them my VIN. They said exactly what you said:
Diff gearing:
15" wheels = 3.9
16" wheels = 4.1
Limited (auto) = 4.3
Bob
You're absolutely right. I called Toyota themselves and gave them my VIN. They said exactly what you said:
Diff gearing:
15" wheels = 3.9
16" wheels = 4.1
Limited (auto) = 4.3
Bob
08-21-2003, 11:00 AM
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Guys,
To make sure, here's the # I called:
800-331-4331
Have your vin # ready. It might take a day or two to get back to you. I asked for my gear ratio info as well as diff ratio info. Unfortunately, they couldn't send me a spec sheet on my 4runner but they read it to me over the phone. Good enough.
Bob
To make sure, here's the # I called:
800-331-4331
Have your vin # ready. It might take a day or two to get back to you. I asked for my gear ratio info as well as diff ratio info. Unfortunately, they couldn't send me a spec sheet on my 4runner but they read it to me over the phone. Good enough.
Bob
08-25-2003, 05:44 AM
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All I can say is that I went off-roading yesterday with my new 285 Revos air up to 35 psi, and they were awesome! Places I knew I would have slipped before, I walked right up. I was very impressed. The terrain was a good mix of mud, and slick rocks. It was at a place called Windrock in east TN. We had a great time, and I can't wait to go again to really test the tires some more. I'm thinking that I perfect psi would be around 25 psi for off-roading. What have you guys aired down a set of 285 revos too safely?
Chris
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08-25-2003, 08:06 AM
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Originally posted by ravencr
All I can say is that I went off-roading yesterday with my new 285 Revos air up to 35 psi, and they were awesome! Places I knew I would have slipped before, I walked right up. I was very impressed. The terrain was a good mix of mud, and slick rocks. It was at a place called Windrock in east TN. We had a great time, and I can't wait to go again to really test the tires some more. I'm thinking that I perfect psi would be around 25 psi for off-roading. What have you guys aired down a set of 285 revos too safely?
Chris
All I can say is that I went off-roading yesterday with my new 285 Revos air up to 35 psi, and they were awesome! Places I knew I would have slipped before, I walked right up. I was very impressed. The terrain was a good mix of mud, and slick rocks. It was at a place called Windrock in east TN. We had a great time, and I can't wait to go again to really test the tires some more. I'm thinking that I perfect psi would be around 25 psi for off-roading. What have you guys aired down a set of 285 revos too safely?
Chris
You can air down alot more than 25 psi. I have been down as low as 15 psi with my Dueler A/Ts, and they are only 31's. It really makes alot of difference going just below 20 psi as far as traction goes. It also makes travelling rutted/washboard roads to get to the trail better...I know there are a few guys with 285's/33's MTRs that will go down to 12 psi off road. You just need to experiment a little and see what works best for the types of trails you run.
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08-25-2003, 08:12 AM
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Man, that's really low! I'm just afraid of hitting my aluminum rims that can't be bent back into place like a steel one. I'll try 20-25 psi the next time I go, and see how much better it is.
Thanks for the info,
Chris
Thanks for the info,
Chris
08-25-2003, 12:17 PM
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BUmmer!!
I called Toyota gave them my VIN and I have a 4.1 Differential in my SR5, Auto, Tow Package with 265/70/16 tires.
Looks like just the Limiteds with Auto get the 4.3 Diff.
I called Toyota gave them my VIN and I have a 4.1 Differential in my SR5, Auto, Tow Package with 265/70/16 tires.
Looks like just the Limiteds with Auto get the 4.3 Diff.
08-25-2003, 12:39 PM
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Actually Chris it's normal to go below 20 psi when off-roading. If you do a search, there's a thread a looooong time ago about what psi people are at on the trails.
I for one go down to 15 normally.
I for one go down to 15 normally.
08-25-2003, 01:19 PM
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wow! Do you remember the thread or what I should search for?
Also, what psi do you guys normally run for normal driving, because the tires say 65 psi is the max pressure, so I'm running 50 psi right now, but it still seems high.
Chris
Also, what psi do you guys normally run for normal driving, because the tires say 65 psi is the max pressure, so I'm running 50 psi right now, but it still seems high.
Chris
08-25-2003, 01:22 PM
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Chris, I run 35 on the street.
I was down to 15 last Saturday and probably could have gone lower. It may have helped to be a few psi less on the one stairstep that gave me trouble.
I was down to 15 last Saturday and probably could have gone lower. It may have helped to be a few psi less on the one stairstep that gave me trouble.
08-25-2003, 01:32 PM
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See, I usually run 5 psi below the max pressure on most tires I've had, but most of them don't have a max pressure of 65 psi, either. I'm wondering if there's any negative or positive to running at 50 psi, because I've heard that running a higher pressure will get the most life out of the tire. What do you guys think?
Chris
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08-25-2003, 03:10 PM
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A tire's max pressure coincides with it's max load. You should only be running max pressure if you are carrying the max load. For example, if you have a tire with max load of 2000 lbs. and max pressure of 65psi. You should only run 65 psi if your 4Runner weighs 8000 lbs. You would need a hell of a lot of gear to reach that weight!
Generally I've found that 30 - 35 psi is a good range that ballances performance, wear and ride-comfort.
Generally I've found that 30 - 35 psi is a good range that ballances performance, wear and ride-comfort.
