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Old 04-26-2011 | 12:21 PM
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Best gears for 33x12.50s?

So I have an 87 Toyota single cab short bed with a 22R. Im running 33x12.50/15 BFG KM2s on no lift but soon to do about 2-3"

What gears would be best? 4.88s or 5.29s?
Old 04-26-2011 | 12:50 PM
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Only goooogle knows....but seriously there's a BUNCH of helpful threads...even stickied threads about gears....
Old 04-26-2011 | 12:57 PM
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Searching is your best friend.

With that being said....

If you plan on going up to 35's or bigger, run 5.29's...

If your keeping 33's and no bigger, stick with 4.88's because with 5.29's you'll be running high rpms with less gas mileage.
Old 04-26-2011 | 01:10 PM
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5.29's and don't look back.
Old 04-26-2011 | 01:13 PM
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5.29's and don't look back.


Depending on if your lifting and wheeling it, or lifting for looks and daily driving.
Old 04-26-2011 | 01:22 PM
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or 5.29's if your an auto trans and 4.88's if your a manual.
Old 04-26-2011 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by scuba
5.29's and don't look back.
X's 2
Old 04-26-2011 | 02:01 PM
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Im lifting for tire clearance. Wheeled not too often and its a daily driver. Also a 5spd.
Old 04-26-2011 | 02:08 PM
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When you do the rear you need to do the front too right?
Old 04-26-2011 | 02:14 PM
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Also where can I find a set? I found a few websites that sell rears but not fronts...then sites that sell both but no prices.
Old 04-26-2011 | 02:17 PM
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Yes, both the front and the rear diffs need to be the same gear ratio. If they're not your drive train will bind when you engage 4WD because the front wheels will be turning at a different ratio than the rears.
Old 04-26-2011 | 02:26 PM
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ok....I can find rear ring a pinion sets all over the place but cant track down a front set.
Old 04-26-2011 | 02:34 PM
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you can buy complete built diffs from these guys:
http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/c-616...rs-toyota.html


Old 04-26-2011 | 02:40 PM
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Those 8" ring and pinion sets....will they fit front too? Cause I can only find FJ and 05+ IFS sets.
Old 04-26-2011 | 02:52 PM
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This is what you will want for the front end.
http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/c-616...oyota-7-5.html
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ok sweet....thank you! I know I know lol
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Bunch of damn spoooon feeders......





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Bunch of damn spoooon feeders......





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Originally Posted by scuba
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hippy.

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Old 04-27-2011 | 12:14 PM
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Like you, mine's a 5 speed and daily driver. I take it for the occasional offroad trip, but NOT a rock crawler. I installed 4.88's to turn my 33x12.50's and am very pleased. Would definitely do the same again.
Bojangles is right on. If you're not rock crawling, you don't need 5.29 gears

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