chriso

I have a 1998 runner I have deicded to put 35's on it what would I need to gear it to to run em smooth I have a 4 cyl... I dont want to run 33's I want more clearance also how much does this typically cost because it wont be done RIGHT away...

crolison

5.29's

chriso

so with gearing do i only gear the rear or front as well and whats the typical pricing for this??? oh and I noticed crolison you run maxxis bighorns I have been trying to find em online everywhere but no one I see carries them whred you get yours???

crolison

you need front and rear. I know quadratec (jeep site, but good deals) has them.

I got mine locally

should cost roughly 600 for parts then labor which ranges from 75-200 a diff.

chriso

My grandpa and dad are mechanics so labor will be free well kinda i do stuff to help around my grandpas like chop wood clean the yard and what not... anywhere I can get these diffs for a good price and should I wait to put the gears in for when I do my E locker so I only have to mess with the diff once???

crolison

Does your grandpa or dad do gear install? if not take it to someone who knows what they are doing for the right set up on them.

i'd wait for the elocker to do it. I would order parts from east coast gear supply, they have pretty good prices.

you can also order whole diffs and swap out yours for them.

that 75-200 was pulling your diffs and taking them to a shop to install the gears.

chriso

I dont know I have to ask... I cant seem to find the diffs or gears on 5.29's also will these gears kill me on the highway im not on the highway all the time but just wondering if Ill still be able to do some highway traveling or if other gears are better for both is 75-200 for both diffs usually???

chriso

At a toyota dismanteler do they pull the E lockers for you??? I planned on buying my e locker from one because we have quite a few dismantlers here about 60 miles away from where im at...

chriso

well actually I need to know what all comes with a elocker so I know im not getting jipped or what all do I need...

crolison

they won't kill you on the highway at all, what gearing do you have now and are you 5speed? I am running 33's and 4.88s and its great on the highway, heck i may jump to 5.29's who knows.

with me 35's and 5.29's will put me at around 150rpm above stock on the highway. Which is good because you need more power to turn the 35's.

Call east coast gear supply, and ask for chase. he will set you up on the parts needed. that 75-200 is per diff, i have a guy around me that does it 75 a diff and that's cheap.


You should be able to get the diff which has the motor on it and get the pig tail from the diff so you can wire it up or have someone like me wire it for you.

You can also get the whole axle and swap it under which is easier that modifying it.

chriso

Well I just called a dismantler and I can get the whole axle assembly e locked for 700 or the 3rd member wich im assuming is just the diff and pig tail for 400... my runner is auto so I think the the gearing is like 4.10??? and the rear axle comes with 4.10 gears ahhh man I never would have guessed my 4 runner would cost me this much haha its up there with my Long range rifle haha...

chriso

Im assuming the axle swap me and my dad could do compared to just the diff probably not do you think it would be ok to run the 35's without regearing right away or no way because I was going to get them in 2 weeks or so because I cant afford the regearing and elocker right now but if not I guess i might have to go with 33's...

CYi5

35's and 4cyl will suck, but it will move.

chriso

After thinking about it I think 33's is way more practical I just hate the way it looks because I have ome's up front and lexus coils in the rear...

chriso

the extra clearance would be nice too... going 35's makes everything that much more expensive...

crolison

well if your regearing period for 33's or 35's i'd go with 5.29's easy.

i'd also add a tranny cooler and p/s cooler too.

xcmountain80

33's are just so terrible I can't crawl over anything with them ahhhh woe is me.

Aaron

chriso

Is there that much of a difference or is that just sarcasm???

xcmountain80

It all depends who you ask (like with anything) 35's are the breaking point for most things CV's. The height you get is nicer on a trail but a good pilot can get similar (not the same) results with 33's. Most overland folks prefer the 33 for size and weight not to mention the extra's they don't always have to carry because of the additional bind 35's put on the driveline. I like a good 33 not 32.8" but well into 33". Make certain you look at manufactures sizes and specs prior to purchase. Just because it says it's a 285 yada yada doesn't mean a thing. I run a 295 Nitto Terra grappler because of the actual size . This is my take on the 35 vs. 33 debate which has been long running. I built my truck to clear 35's but run 33's for additional clearance when loaded.

Aaron

chriso

I think for my first set ill be running 33's Im considering the maxxis bighorns maybe on my next set ill go 35... do you have to run a wheel spacer with the 295??? what exact size would that be considered??? also any pics of your ride you could share??? thanks for the input!!!