CASTAIC 4RUNNER, 4.56s would be okay for city driving with 265/75s...just as 4.88s and 33's are in the city. It's when you get on the hwy to drive at higher speeds is when it becomes an issue. I am not saying I would do it, but it could be done.

Granted, you can drive 4.56s with 32s on the hwy, but your rpms will be higher than normal. If you do a lot of towing or heavy hauling then I would imagine 4.56s would be great with 32s. However, if you do not do the above much at all, then I would stick with 4.10s or 4.30s with 32s.

I still have my stock 4.10s with 32s and hwy driving is still fairly good. Good enough that I do not see the need to have 4.56s with 32s.

Ric has 4.88s and 33s and he is okay with driving on the hwy. Said his rpms just rev higher at higher speeds. He also off roads a good bit so I am sure he likes the extra lower gearing.

 

i'm gettin 295 75 16 in a week with stock gears.... is it gonna be slow as hell...

 

I love my e-locker.

 

I've got an auto

Ok, GPS readings this morning

60.0mph @ 2250rpm
70.5mph @ 2600rpm
76.5mph @ 2800rpm

 

You'll hate it. Changing tire size gets expensive quick!

 

its not gonnna be thatttttt slow, but its gonna hurt the wallet at the pumps.

you already have 265/75s right? the biggest diff is from 70s to 75s from 265s to 285s is not much more of a difference.

 

It's not that bad I've been driving like that for the past couple years. What makes the difference is the actual tire dimensions found on the manufactures web site. I went with the 295 nittos because that was the only true 33" tire their 285 was 32.68. Same goes for BFG 32.8 in a bfg. Thats how I shop for tires because as I learned in the past I had a set of Interco SSR's 285 right ? they measured out 33.9"

Aaron

 

Though with only 2.5" of lift you will rub and rub some more. Mainly when turning into driveways or entrances that are of greater elevation than current elevation.

Aaron

 

Ok heres what I got so far.
Sweet spot


Not so bad


And I'm not really to depressed about the gas mileage this tank 282 so far and it getting close to empty.
Aaron

 

This was using my Superlift tru speed unit and my GPS.

Aaron

 

how much does it cost to regear to 4.56's?

 

I have 4.56 and 32's and my rpms at 3000 i am a around 76-77 mph. But i have the 3rz, and its stock from the factory with 4.56s, and its really really nice.

I don't have to re gear when i go to 255/85/r16's

 

Holy $hyt,,,, well not that much Lets see after time and aggravation we won't count that. I still haven't received the labor bill but the parts were ...
Aussie Locker front $250
Detroit Tru-Trac rear
4.56 F&R + master kits $1150
Manual hub swap $1000 +/-
Marlin flange adapter $35 + overnight $50

soo yeah alot then to top it all off I bought a ARB bumper off ebay for $400 so it's expensive to regear but the power is there and the mileage (I drive btwn 60-75) is not bad at all, seriously the first time I've seen 280 miles before the fuel light.

Aaron

 

The warranty he is refering to and the price also includes lifetime warranty on the gears. Just an F.Y.I. from you Yotatech 4Wheel Parts represetative.
Paul
Assistant Manager
4Wheel Parts Cleveland, OH
216-267-6668

 

Live and learn! Thats all that can be done. I'm not a huge fan of 4WP but should have gone there and had them done it. Though I though my approach was simple enough it really turned into a nightmare.

Aaron

 

thats very nice to know

but are you saying mines not warrantied?

 

took a picture on the road today, 4.56 with 32's

 

alright guys, here are the pics from the FIRST TIME out with the new gears and rear locker, and let me just say that the rear locker helps out SOOO much!!! it made previously difficult obstacles seem like a cake walk!


approaching obstacle




front tire lifts off the ground


tire lifts off a little more


a little more


at this point i would not have even known my rear tire was off the ground if i wasnt teetering on two wheels


can we say STUFFED?

 

oh, and blake... if you ever roll or sell your truck, i call dibs on your front diff!!!!

 

Got a pic of where it's mounted?