Tire/Gear ???
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Tire/Gear ???
Alright, well I have a 90' 4Runner 22RE 5speed now to work on
Going to be installing some cruiser coils and bj spacers next week
I want to run 32s instead of cramming 33s under there so I don;t have to deal with rubbing and more mods/lift... anyways I was wondering what gearing I should use (4.10s atm) 4.56 or 4.88 with my engine/tranny setup? Not many 2nd gens on here with the 4 banger, but anyone with help or ideas will be greatly appreciated!
As of right now I don't need to dd it, but it may be that down the road... sorry to be difficult
Going to be installing some cruiser coils and bj spacers next week
I want to run 32s instead of cramming 33s under there so I don;t have to deal with rubbing and more mods/lift... anyways I was wondering what gearing I should use (4.10s atm) 4.56 or 4.88 with my engine/tranny setup? Not many 2nd gens on here with the 4 banger, but anyone with help or ideas will be greatly appreciated!
As of right now I don't need to dd it, but it may be that down the road... sorry to be difficult
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good point... will I still be able to drive at hwy speeds (65mph) without reving too high tho? I just know that 4.56 gears from other stock toys are easy to find compared to 4.88. And I don't wanna pay the big bucks to have new ones installed, and I've never done those myself and don't know if I trust myself with something that delicate. Sounds like I should just be patient and get 4.88's then... thanks for the info
Soooo, anyone have any 4.88's?
Soooo, anyone have any 4.88's?
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sorry one more ? If I go 33x10.5 I will probably go with the rims I have on now, but if I go 32s I was thinking of using some other rims that are 15x8 with 3.5 or 3.75 backspacing, cant remember... any thoughts of rim size for either tire? Well, as far as clearance/rubbing issues?
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AH!! I don't know what to do... I am leaning more towards running 32's, any more thoughts from anyone else before I bite the bullet and just buy these 4.88's from GenXr
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Yes, it will be fine.
If you go with a rim with less backspacing then stock (4.75) you might run into rubbing issues depending if you run a wide wheel/rim combo.
If you can, find some factory 4.88 gears from a automatic 4runner or truck (with factory 31" tires) They can be had pretty cheap, and are stronger then any aftermarket R&P you can buy.
go with 4.88's with a 32-33" tire, no matter the width. It will rev a little higher, but thats okay. If you were driving at 80mph all the time then you would want 4.56 gears.
If you go with a rim with less backspacing then stock (4.75) you might run into rubbing issues depending if you run a wide wheel/rim combo.
If you can, find some factory 4.88 gears from a automatic 4runner or truck (with factory 31" tires) They can be had pretty cheap, and are stronger then any aftermarket R&P you can buy.
go with 4.88's with a 32-33" tire, no matter the width. It will rev a little higher, but thats okay. If you were driving at 80mph all the time then you would want 4.56 gears.
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I run 33x10.5 15 on stock rims and no BJ spacers with minimal rubbing on the sway bar. I have 4.56 stock gears, but of course I have the V6 with a tiny bit more power but you have better torque. I like the thinner tire for the eastern mud and such. They do great for the long highway drives as well. The 4.88s will be better with the 4 banger and 33's. More low end torque for off road.
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