foskco87

Very nice set up. I love those KM2's. I am thinking of getting 33x10.5's as well. So the power loss is really bad is it? If I did go to 33's I wouldn't be able to change gears for a while so my question is, is your truck driveable for the time being or should I just wait until I can get both at the same time? Also how much work is it to swap the gears and how many hrs of work would it cost me if I had to take it to a shop??? Also where does one find 4.88's? Do I need a specific make or is a 4.88 a 4.88? Sorry, don't mean to do any thread hijacking.

P.S. I have a 92 3VZE 4runner.

justin_4runner

tubby... what size lift u have on your rig? im looking for about the same height u have

Tubbyfatty

I just have a 2'' body lift and new springs in the back so its factory suspension and a 2'' body lift. I wish I would of gone with a 3'' though, my tires rub a little when I stuff em.

Ummm the power loss is noticeable but you can get around that with shifting later and more throttle. My MPG's went down 3 in town and 2 on the highway. If you want more info about gears id search. Im not the best to explain.

justin_4runner

im looking at putting the supra LSD in the rear and keep the gears i got, just want to lift it a little more.

InvaderTrax

I ditched my 35x12.50/15 Baja Claws for some 33x10.50/15 KM2's and they're certainly much better on road. Significantly quieter at highway speeds. Now I can remove some of the 3" body lift. These are on LandCruiser steel wheels

crawyota

you made my decision alot easier now , I have been trying to make my mind on what to get , since I am getting new tires with the tax money. also nice is I got 4.88's stock from the factory.
btw they look sweet on your rig

AuburnRunner

Tubbs - I have the old style BFG MT's on my runner... same size. I'm running 5.71's and they're great. Theres a whole bunch of debate on here regarding this issue but 5.29 or 5.71 is where you need to look.

crawyota

ARENT THOSE abit overkill for 33's , 35, or bigger they would be fine, but 33's?

n16ht5

that looks nice! like the wheels too

mt_goat

Probably for a 5 speed, but not for an auto/3.slo.

AuburnRunner

Whoops... didn't notice Tubby had a 5 speed.

n16ht5

the bigger problem with 571s is too little contact on the pinion. if you have a 5spd 22re, 33s and 529s is really peppy. probbly the best gear ratio for getting some go juice. that's what I ran in my 85 with detroits F/R it was perfect

I have 35s and 4.10s. slow as s'not, but my hiway mpg rocks. Im hoping for some pull yard 488s

n16ht5

put some flex shots up!

JonnyBoy

Being re-written, or so it says, but here's some info on the 5.71's weaknesses
http://gearinstalls.com/410suck.htm

mt_goat

Or lack there of

AuburnRunner

Yeah... I've seen and heard all of the articles on how weak 5.71's are and how 5.29's are sooo much better... Have fun with those 4.10's on 35's N16. Haha

crawyota

HOW do they sound on the road , I have swampers now they are kinda loud.

JonnyBoy

Exactly. Kinda wish I'd gotten them for my '83, but the deal on the 5.29's fell in my lap first.

Back on topic, though...did you get your 4th 33" yet? I 2nd the flex shots, cause I know there's places near you to flex it out, I used to live up there!

Tubbyfatty

They are really quiet actually. You can hear em but not as much as swampers haha

crawyota

well I decided to go with a different tire. getting the good year duratrac in a 33x12.50x15 i'll be posting pic tomorrow