This man knew his stuff.. This is the content I was looking for. New Tacoma owner and purchased a 2020 TRDOR with 33s with the ironman nitro stage 2 lift and was wondering about the gear ratio.. I'm planning on adding more weight from the bumpers to slide plates.. so this vid really helped me choose the hear ratio.
Glad I stumbled onto this video. Makes perfect sense why my 2019 tacoma can never stay in OD on the highway. It’s the only vehicle I’ve ever owned that gets worse mpg on the hwy than in town. I’m definitely gonna get it regeared.
Just got a 2021 trd off road and was telling my buddy today that I get better mileage in the city than highway. Couldn't figure it out, seems like 60-70 kmph is the sweet spot for economy so far
Just had 5.29 Nitro Gears installed on my 2019 Tundra. It has a 2.5” lift and running 35” tires. Was very tired of feeling like I was constantly hauling around a trailer because of the weight & size of the tires. I almost went back to stock size but ended up having the gears installed and so glad I did. Now it feels like it did the day I bought. Holds 6th gear like it never did before. I can tell by the exhaust note that the engine isn’t struggling like it did before and always changing gears. If you plan on keeping your tundra and you’re running larger tires, do yourself a favor and go for it. Almost like getting a new truck all over again, way more fun to drive.
@@jeremiahbaham5174 What I was told is that 4.88 gets you back to factory power and 5.29 compensates for the additional weight of the tires. You can search forums and poll the guys who have each but most guys seem to go with 5.29 and you'll like that better if you tow anything.
If you have a 3rd gen Tacoma 5.29s are the only way to go! I’m running 285/70R17 BFG KM3 tires. No more driving around in 4th gear, no more hunting for gears, it’s a totally different truck. I highly recommend 5.29s. $1000 for labor and around $1260 for the gears. I went ahead and had a ARB front locker installed for no additional labor cost but I had the arb air compressor already installed. Just had to pay for the front locker.
I have a 2014 FJ Cruiser and I’ve always thought the gearing is off especially when I rig it up for a trip + passengers. On top of that it’s struggling depending on wind conditions in complete stock setting. I’ve driven and F-150 on the highway with no dramas and wonder why doesn’t my FJ feel like that. Re-gearing my FJ might be the solution to a lot of my problems. This guy really sounds like he knows his stuff basing it on his experience.
Outstanding video. Love the in depth explanation of the gearing. I really enjoy your videos and collaborations with the fellow weekendlanders ie LLOD, Jason K and others. I plan on building up my 2019 TRD pro taco and regearing. Thank you for the video
I'm curious to see how the 5.29s work in the manual. I ordered a manual and love the truck just needs better gearing for crawling, it gets awesome gas mileage I was getting 25 mpg just cruising down the highway at 65.
thanx for the video. I am going to get a 6 inch lift on my tacoma and run 34s/55 lbs plus the weight of the rims (29 lbs) so yeah I think regearing may help.
2019 Tacoma here. 3.90 is not enough for a stock tacoma. I can't imagine upsizing tires or expecting any form of off-road performance without regearing. Thanks for the info...
Son has an 06 tacoma 4x4 4.0 with a six inch lift with 35" tires (came that way). Pretty sure the gears are factory which I would have to check. Anyway we do want to get it re-geared, doesn't pull anything right now, however we are looking at getting as much out of this truck as possible. Not pulling anything at this time. Just want to get this Tacoma to do what it should be doing. Would re-gearing produce better power and mileage or one over the other. Thanks. Great video! Cheers
Without this video I wouldn’t of known what gear to pick from. I ended up going with the Nitro 5.29 since I have a 2wd lifted on 33’s and I drive a lot on the highway. Ty for the video brother!!!’
From what I am hearing here, and the other videos is that it's 5.29's all the way. Regardless of tire size or weight. The tech has made a point of metioning the new trucks ( 2016+) love the higher revs and you might as well go with the 5.29s. I have a 2020, with no real intention on going real heavy in mods, just a cap and potentialy a rooftop tent. No one has definitively said this so it would be great if someone just said straight up. All he is saying is regearing is needed from stock.
Man what a relief to finally know exactly why my 16 tacoma v6 4x4 feels so weak. I had a hunch it was gearing... but i was really beginning to doubt this 3.5l v6. Does not help that I previously was driving a 5.7 tundra.... the tacoma should have had an option for the 4.7 V8 dude! I mean seriously tacomas now are the size of 1rst gen tundras! Come on Toyota!!!
I have a manual 2017 TRD sport manual. Manual is geared about right, i just wish the 6th was geared a little taller. There is a 1-2 MPG difference between 70 MPH and 80 MPH on the highway. 80 in 6th is about 2800 rpm, and MPG takes a bit hit.
Sounds like with me living in the mountains of West Virginia 5.29's are what's gonna be best for my 2021 Taco. I noticed how he spoke of that extra overdrive too. I could tell that 6th gear was just too much so I started running mine in S-mode and only going to 5th gear. Plus I noticed it helped a lot with the gear hunting as well. After this video I'm definitely going to see about getting mine regeared ASAP. Thanks for the video guys!
@MarkRiley12 Old post I kno, but was wondering did you ever regear? Live in WV as well and was wanting to get my 21 Taco done if so where and did it help MPG
Hahaha I only added about 120lbs after a solid tune and I can already feel the sluggishness. Ordered my gears (5.29) and can't wait to throw them on. It's my truck, so adding things to keep it solid+ 2k is not that bad
Mateo! Love your channel cause it's all about the Taco! Thank for all the info you put out there. I want to regear my TRD 2016 . But I don't live close to any business that can get it done for me professionally. My friend told me there are companies that I can buy their front and rear diffs at the ratios I want online . I could do the removal and installation myself and the breaking period myself. Then I could send them my diffs for credit? Any direction could help, Thank you .
I think im getting some 4.88’s im on 35’s and have the magnuson supercharger but still want more power might go lower on gears still cant decide. Mine is a manual 2020 with the 3.6
With stock tire size on a Tacoma, what kind of RPM’s will I get @ 60 mph and 70 mph with 5.29 gears? I’m planning on re gearing before I put on bigger tires, but I’m also worried because I don’t know if it will be okay running 5.29 gears with stock tires for an extended period of time. (Just because I don’t know when I’ll get my new tires)
I had my taco regeared to 4.88 by ECGS and it just failed, did the right break in procedure + oil change and 15K miles later Toyota just diagnosed it with a bad rear diff and both rear axle bearings and seals
TO PUT IT SIMPLE: the regearing actually makes use of the 6 speed transmission. 6th gear is useless without a regear. The engine can handle it no problem. It's the transmission and differential that can't handle the engine efficiently
OK so running say mid -weight not super heavy on gear ? Let's say for example bumpers winch Bedrack with minimal gear your carring and towing a teardrop trailer what gears would you consider. Also say 33inch tires. TIA The 4:88 or 5:29 ???
We have a team of experts that can give you a more detailed explanation for your question, please reach out to them at support@tacomabeast.com and they’ll be happy to help
What I don’t understand is if your using it for off road travel, won’t you be sacrificing the lower gear ratio versus going higher? How does it do now off road with higher gear ratio?
My full build is 2020 off road package 4door 3.6 motor manual 6 speed trans magnuson supercharger dirt king 3” long travel kit with remote resoivor kings and fiberwerx bedsides and fenders on 35’s. Cant decide if i should go 4.88 or 5.29 i use 6th alot and drive highway alot its my daily and travel to the beach often but i also wheel it hard af
And i mean like real damn hard wheelin i have the steel bumper bc destroyed my last bumper(aluminum tube) goin 45ish thru trails and lost traction in a turn and went into the trees. Cost 13k to fix lol. Like i said i actually wheel the piss out of mine
Dang that is not much for MPGs out of that white Taco, I get 21 in my bone stock Tacoma at the pump driving around town. I got 25 in the hills off-roading slowly on misc dirt roads. I do have a manual transmission though, so 4.30s in the rear. Again, all of that is measured at the pump when I fill up.
When I was running 37"s on my TJ .....with Dynatrac Pro Rock 60's front and rear (Detroit lockers front and rear) I was runnig 5:13s ....... and they were great ......... for 33"s for example, I think the best gear is 4:10 ...... for 35"s , best gear is 4:56 for 37"s either 4:88 or 5:13 .......... this gearing will provide best power and fuel economy ............. .well thats my take on it anyway
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I'm confused, ether they r lying or I got a supertruck. My combined mpg on stock 2017 TRD off road tacoma is 20-22. And only problem I have with towing- this is when it hunts for gear but even then I got 15-16 mpg !!! I live in PA in mounting area
OK that's great and all for you guys with 35" tires and what about us that are closer to stock? I have a 2005 SR5 access cab.... And unfortunately bone stock it feels like it needs to be regeared..... I actually have slightly larger tires on it 265/70 17...... Yes my gas mileage is absolutely terrible. I mean I get 15 in town the minute I hit the freeway I dropped down as low as 11 mpg if I'm doing the 80 mph speed limit...
Love the content. I live in Austin Texas, wish I could drive to you for regearing. Where can I locally get an equally expert vendor to regear my 2022 Tacoma TRD Off-Road? Regearing is serious business; I want experts doing the work vs. a company that installs leveling kits & bigger wheels and tires contracting such services. Does that make sense?
Great video. very informative. Question. how about nothing added but you did the 5.29 regear, what will happened when stop or press the brake to stop? since it is faster now? please advice about the brake procedure. thanks
It would be over gearing and a bit of an overkill. For stock it’s recommended you keep it as is. Since it’s the most optimal gear ratio for the tire size 🤙
I'm still torn, going for 4.88's or 5.29's, currently running 31.7" tires 265/70/17's with a RTT, and all my camping gear it definitly has some power loss..
scott17818 depends on how you are going to drive it. I drive a lot on the highway. Mine is 2wd, lifted on 33’s. I re geared it with the 5.29 and i love it.
@@BigRobskitchen mine is a LOT of in town, and highway driving, and I plan to eventually take it across country at some point. it is my DD, so I drive a whopping 10-15 minutes to work and back home 5-6 days a week, and the odd adventure every few weeks...I dont imagine I'll be going much bigger than a 33" tire, and a 2inch lift.. just ordered my SSO hybrid front bumper 3 weeks ago, and ordering my winch in another few weeks. both should arrive in time for install before my North Maine Woods trip in MAY..
@@BigRobskitchen I’m about to pull the trigger on the 5.29 gearing. I have 3” lift with 33” tires on my 2019 tacoma. I spend way more time on the highway than off-road and the highway drives are horrible with my factory gearing. How is the highway travel with your 5.29? Is your top end speed severely limited now? Will the truck still go 80-90 mph no problem? What is your mpg with the new gearing? Thanks.
@@Jerlemi2 do it. It will be the best for your set up. I still managed to get it to those speeds without any problems. I was towing a 4400lb, 21ft travel trailer plus payload. The taco did great after the regearing.
Interesting to watch this video. My 2016 Tacoma 4dr V6 4x2 has stock everything. I added only a pipe rack, tonneau cover, and running boards. I would like better performance driving uphills. Currently driving at 60-65 mph my engine is reading 4200-4300 rpm. What would be the best new gear size to improve the perfordmance. I recently rode a 2017 Tacoma (same everything as my tacoma) except it was a 4x2 Sport. Traveling at 60-65 mph, it's rpm was approximately 3000 rpm +/-.
The thing is, factory Tacomas have much smaller tires, and thus need smaller gearing to be efficient. Once you upgrade to bigger tires you’ve got to change the gearing to make it efficient again. That being said, upgrading to bigger gears while keeping stock tires will make your mileage worse too 🤙 hope that makes sense 🙌
@@tacomabeast Thanks for the response! It does make sense. As you can tell, I'm not a gearhead. I basically just use my OR for hunting/recreation and home projects. I learned with a '97 XJ that to do serious rock climbing/off roading, you either need to be a mechanic or rich, lol.
2016 SR5 double cab long bed, 1500rpms is 60mph and 70-75 fluctuates around 2000rpms 3inch lift stock tires I can still do 23mpgs if I'm nice on it, might regear with 33s but I'll have to see how she drives, maybe a tune might just clean it up
Hey, I’m from australia and we have the hilux/Revo, same as your Tacoma but we have it in the 2.8L diesel. The utes are way over geared but with the diesel we have, we are far better off with 4.3 gears in the manual anyway. But no one in australia can get a hold of them. Anyone know where we can get some?
One thing I didn’t hear anyone mention is freeway driving. As in 80 mph. I’ve got a 19 Tacoma with 3” lift and 33’s and it gear hunts sooo bad. I don’t have any bumpers or any extra weight, but do both freeway and off-roading. I don’t want to be driving 80mph with the rpms really high, so would the 4.88 or 5.10 be better?
I bought a 2016 tacoma in late 2015 and a cousin of mine who is a mechanic said i should of waited till the 18 and 19 models come out reason being is so toyota can work out the bugs he said everytime a new model comes out the first year is always the worst i should of listened my biggest problem with my 16 manual tacoma 4x4 was a clutch issue everytime i took it off road i noticed clutch slippage other people with the same model said the exact same thing. I was ready to upgrade the clutch but had an cash offer for my truck so i sold it big mistake i should of kept that dam truck.
I have a stock 09 automatic tacoma that’s factory supercharged and my truck really searches for gears and jerks a lot when it shifts. What gearing would you guys recommend to help fix that?
of course it will void warranty, it's not factory installed through Toyota and is considered aftermarket tinkering, if anything happened to the engine or suspension that would normally be covered by warranty, it now would no longer be covered as they would toss you the blame for touching the diff.
Opinión for my 2021 Tacoma Trd Pro? On a 3 inch King lift with 17” rims & 33s Tires. Should I go 4.88 or 5.29? I want more power not slowing down the truck. Mostly highway i go off roading once in while.
Literally conflicting suggiestions from Nitro in this video vs when I called and asked. Video says do 5.29 for my build, on the phone it was suggested 4.88. I will never get a straight answer. Auto, 33's, GFC, Front Bumper, Winch, Sliders, 200lbs in bed.... Live and drive in what I would call smaller mountains. Daily to work and long trips a few times a year.
Nitro could probably give you a better answer, we usually recommend 5.29’s for 35’s and up but it also depends on where you drive it and what you use your truck for, at the end of the day the guys over at nitro are the experts 🤷♂️
So the question I still have after watching this is "should I get 4.88 or 5.29 gears for my 18 trd offroad with 33" tires and 500 pounds of gear that come on and off as it's being used. I will also be buying a 4,000 pound camping trailer to pull up to the mountains.
I love watching your videos! Can you please tell me the max towing capacity for 3rd gen Supercharger with re-gearing? I want to be able to tow a 5th wheel rv weighing 8000lbs. Is this even possible for a supercharged Tacoma?
Had a 93 t100 4wd for a while. Damn thing had 4.70 ratio stock rear end. Couldn’t drive it on the interstate hardly running 29 inch tires. Even that low of a ratio that truck was gutless. You are right about power and rpm being different. The 3.0 had no power; 4.70s just give a better crawl ratio.
@Seags 98 - I appreciate the response. I've actually shifted to a new market now. I've decided to make a bigger investment, and avoid the work a Tacoma (or even a 4Runner) entails. I'm looking for a used, low mileage Lexus GX 460.
I get 19-27 mpg in my 2020 Taco, I will be getting it re geared though. I use 6th a lot around town and get great mpg, but when I get on the freeway it’s in and out of 6th until 85mph. Weird that they don’t have a 6th gear lockout, but it’s all for EPA and bean counters sabotaging r&d funds. If this thing had the new 10 speed Lexus has, it would be untouchable
Running a 10ply 33 on my manual '17 TRD Offroad, I can definitely see the need for 4.88s. The issue is getting a reputable shop to install. Any advice on that?
Cullen ProGear in San Diego. I have your same set-up 4.88 made my truck responsive and more fun to drive. ProGear installed in 48 hrs with break-in, a competitive price in town and did an amazing job.
It is interesting to see you run 4.88/5.29 when I'm on 4.10s with my ZR2 diesel and the crawl ratio is right where it needs to be. Diesel vs gas, LOVE your taco. If you are ever in the midwest think of me and lets do some collab vids. I just crossed 50k miles on my ZR2 and finally have 35s and 4.10s, check out my build here. I go over how the delete is, the diesel and how to fit 35s. @
I ran 5.29s in my 98 4Runner, 4.88s in my LX450, and 5.29s in my 100 series Land Cruiser. All of them ran the exact same set of tires. I preferred 5.29s with the 35”s. They give a lot more control off road, power in the city, and the engine is barely working on the highway. Mileage was great with 5.29s. My GX460 will only have 33”s. A lot of people say I need 4.56 gears but I’m probably going with 4.88s based on my past experience. At 70mph it will sit at 2,000rpm which is not bad at all. The engine will be happy and it will hunt gears much less.
So I heard u say a manual 6 speed has a 4:30 stock ratio. I have a 2nd gen trd off road. I'm running 33s. U recommended going 4.88. If I were to upgrade to 35s should I go 5.29 like the people with automatics are doing or stay with the 4.88. Not sure what I have right now but its stock and I'm running 33s and it drives great.
I wonder if nitro has any dealers / service providers in southern cal...? I obviously trust these dudes and would like the same service as you get in CO.
You get more torque when you increase the gear ratio. You sacrifice top speed for torque because the engine has to turn more to rotate the tire once. The higher the gearing the more control you have over the vehicle at slow speeds (crawling) because it will idle slower as well. If you want an example of a Tacoma with RIDICULOUS gearing look at the marlin crawler videos (ruclips.net/video/kYWyJoV2o6U/видео.html).
After watching this video. I have come to a conclusion that will be buying a red north face jacket. And then talk about regearing my taco.
Lol 😆
Yus!!! Lol 🤣 thats Moral of the story!! Lol imma get me a red beanie too. ...and possibly move to the snow ❄️ lol
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New Tacomas stock
Auto- 3.90 gears
Manual- 4.30 gears
Just some info for y'all.
This is exactly what I scrolled down for
@@xXthadillacXx What year is 'NEW Tacoma?????
@@codygocam 2016+
Thank you. I'm half way through the video and I'm like what about use manual guys?!?
If it wasn't so hard to get a dang Tacoma I would have got a manual when I bought.
We need more content like this. We also need content for those manual, 3rd gen Tacoma’s.
That guy has a lot of knowledge
This man knew his stuff.. This is the content I was looking for. New Tacoma owner and purchased a 2020 TRDOR with 33s with the ironman nitro stage 2 lift and was wondering about the gear ratio.. I'm planning on adding more weight from the bumpers to slide plates.. so this vid really helped me choose the hear ratio.
Glad we were able to help 🤙
I’m definitely getting the 5.29’s
Love seeing people that are passionate about one company or one brand.
His knowledge about gearing is amazing want to regear my 4th gen 4runner.
Glad I stumbled onto this video. Makes perfect sense why my 2019 tacoma can never stay in OD on the highway. It’s the only vehicle I’ve ever owned that gets worse mpg on the hwy than in town. I’m definitely gonna get it regeared.
Glad we could help!
Just got a 2021 trd off road and was telling my buddy today that I get better mileage in the city than highway. Couldn't figure it out, seems like 60-70 kmph is the sweet spot for economy so far
Carl rocks! I did 5.29 gears in both Diffs of my 2019 Taco TRD Off-Road and it runs great. Massive improvement, drives like a different vehicle.
any lift or tires?
3” ICON Lift, 33’s
I have not considered 5.29 gears until now..my tacoma does hunt gears constantly.
Install cost?
Mine was $1475, for both Diffs.
Just had 5.29 Nitro Gears installed on my 2019 Tundra. It has a 2.5” lift and running 35” tires. Was very tired of feeling like I was constantly hauling around a trailer because of the weight & size of the tires. I almost went back to stock size but ended up having the gears installed and so glad I did. Now it feels like it did the day I bought. Holds 6th gear like it never did before. I can tell by the exhaust note that the engine isn’t struggling like it did before and always changing gears. If you plan on keeping your tundra and you’re running larger tires, do yourself a favor and go for it. Almost like getting a new truck all over again, way more fun to drive.
That’s so good to hear bro 🙌
I was curious what your fuel mileage is with the 5.29?
@@jeremiahbaham5174 Averaging 15 mpg. I was at 12-13 before.
@@stephensmith745 thanks. Do you think the 4.88 would get better mileage then the 5.29?
@@jeremiahbaham5174 What I was told is that 4.88 gets you back to factory power and 5.29 compensates for the additional weight of the tires. You can search forums and poll the guys who have each but most guys seem to go with 5.29 and you'll like that better if you tow anything.
Answered my question as a manual guy 4.88s it is then, not 5.29s. Thank you!
So how did it drive with the stock 4.30 with whatever your tire setup is?
So how did it drive with the stock 4.30 with whatever your tire setup is?
Can you still run the 5.29s with the TRD factory rear locker?
If you have a 3rd gen Tacoma 5.29s are the only way to go! I’m running 285/70R17 BFG KM3 tires. No more driving around in 4th gear, no more hunting for gears, it’s a totally different truck. I highly recommend 5.29s. $1000 for labor and around $1260 for the gears. I went ahead and had a ARB front locker installed for no additional labor cost but I had the arb air compressor already installed. Just had to pay for the front locker.
Overland Uncharted just about to order the same size tires after just doing a 3 inch lift this week. Any rubbing or cutting that you had to do?
Wendy Reshetar I had to do the cab mount chop and cut some plastic so they would not rub. Your going to love the KM3s.
Overland Uncharted ok, thanks. I will learn how to do this by watching videos!
Whats your mpg in city and highway?
I have a 2014 FJ Cruiser and I’ve always thought the gearing is off especially when I rig it up for a trip + passengers. On top of that it’s struggling depending on wind conditions in complete stock setting. I’ve driven and F-150 on the highway with no dramas and wonder why doesn’t my FJ feel like that. Re-gearing my FJ might be the solution to a lot of my problems. This guy really sounds like he knows his stuff basing it on his experience.
This guy is a genius
Outstanding video. Love the in depth explanation of the gearing. I really enjoy your videos and collaborations with the fellow weekendlanders ie LLOD, Jason K and others. I plan on building up my 2019 TRD pro taco and regearing. Thank you for the video
I'm curious to see how the 5.29s work in the manual. I ordered a manual and love the truck just needs better gearing for crawling, it gets awesome gas mileage I was getting 25 mpg just cruising down the highway at 65.
Excellent explanation of how Tacomas are geared way too tall, especially on the automatics.
No way, the manual is over geared, except reverse is undergeared bigtime
thanx for the video. I am going to get a 6 inch lift on my tacoma and run 34s/55 lbs plus the weight of the rims (29 lbs) so yeah I think regearing may help.
Good luck!
2019 Tacoma here. 3.90 is not enough for a stock tacoma. I can't imagine upsizing tires or expecting any form of off-road performance without regearing. Thanks for the info...
Hello 2019 Tacoma, I'm dad
My 2019 does just fine with 33s. Maybe you guys can’t drive.
Oh also have a custom steel bumper with light bar 4 rigid quads and 10k winch
Son has an 06 tacoma 4x4 4.0 with a six inch lift with 35" tires (came that way). Pretty sure the gears are factory which I would have to check. Anyway we do want to get it re-geared, doesn't pull anything right now, however we are looking at getting as much out of this truck as possible. Not pulling anything at this time. Just want to get this Tacoma to do what it should be doing. Would re-gearing produce better power and mileage or one over the other. Thanks. Great video! Cheers
Without this video I wouldn’t of known what gear to pick from. I ended up going with the Nitro 5.29 since I have a 2wd lifted on 33’s and I drive a lot on the highway. Ty for the video brother!!!’
What’s your mpg?
@@luisramonhernandezjr.7907 14-15 but if I was towing the rv about 11.
From what I am hearing here, and the other videos is that it's 5.29's all the way. Regardless of tire size or weight. The tech has made a point of metioning the new trucks ( 2016+) love the higher revs and you might as well go with the 5.29s. I have a 2020, with no real intention on going real heavy in mods, just a cap and potentialy a rooftop tent. No one has definitively said this so it would be great if someone just said straight up. All he is saying is regearing is needed from stock.
He asks a question going from adventure mode to stock for daily driving @8:12 . This basically answers your q.
So what would happen if 5.29 is put on an all stock 3rd Gen Tacoma?
Just picked up a 2019 TRD OR. This was very helpful!
Glad to help!
So if i dont plan on building a huge rig.. 5.29s are still the way to go?
How about o to 60mph times with 5.29 Nitro gears in the Tacoma ?
Man what a relief to finally know exactly why my 16 tacoma v6 4x4 feels so weak. I had a hunch it was gearing... but i was really beginning to doubt this 3.5l v6.
Does not help that I previously was driving a 5.7 tundra.... the tacoma should have had an option for the 4.7 V8 dude! I mean seriously tacomas now are the size of 1rst gen tundras! Come on Toyota!!!
Happy to help! And I’ll say the tundra engine in the taco would be a godsend 😅
For a second generation Tacoma what would be the best re-gear on 33 or 35 inch tires?
I have a manual 2017 TRD sport manual. Manual is geared about right, i just wish the 6th was geared a little taller. There is a 1-2 MPG difference between 70 MPH and 80 MPH on the highway. 80 in 6th is about 2800 rpm, and MPG takes a bit hit.
Sounds like with me living in the mountains of West Virginia 5.29's are what's gonna be best for my 2021 Taco. I noticed how he spoke of that extra overdrive too. I could tell that 6th gear was just too much so I started running mine in S-mode and only going to 5th gear. Plus I noticed it helped a lot with the gear hunting as well. After this video I'm definitely going to see about getting mine regeared ASAP. Thanks for the video guys!
@MarkRiley12 Old post I kno, but was wondering did you ever regear? Live in WV as well and was wanting to get my 21 Taco done if so where and did it help MPG
As soon as 95% of you hear what this costs you’ll learn to love your 3.90’s!
It's not that bad if you do it yourself.
if you bought a 45k tacoma, u can afford 1800-2000 for a regear
Hahaha I only added about 120lbs after a solid tune and I can already feel the sluggishness. Ordered my gears (5.29) and can't wait to throw them on. It's my truck, so adding things to keep it solid+ 2k is not that bad
@@StormRoxas how is your truck now with it regeared?
@@StormRoxas which kit did you get?
Mateo! Love your channel cause it's all about the Taco! Thank for all the info you put out there. I want to regear my TRD 2016 . But I don't live close to any business that can get it done for me professionally. My friend told me there are companies that I can buy their front and rear diffs at the ratios I want online . I could do the removal and installation myself and the breaking period myself. Then I could send them my diffs for credit? Any direction could help, Thank you .
I would highly recommend finding a shop to do it for you, even if it’s a bit far away because it’s way more worth it and less of a hassle
I think im getting some 4.88’s im on 35’s and have the magnuson supercharger but still want more power might go lower on gears still cant decide. Mine is a manual 2020 with the 3.6
Why yall standing outside in the cold, you forget the keycode? Very Good info though 👍
So 5.29s are the best for a 3rd gen
With stock tire size on a Tacoma, what kind of RPM’s will I get @ 60 mph and 70 mph with 5.29 gears? I’m planning on re gearing before I put on bigger tires, but I’m also worried because I don’t know if it will be okay running 5.29 gears with stock tires for an extended period of time. (Just because I don’t know when I’ll get my new tires)
2000-2500 rpms 60-70, 2500-2700 70-80 mph. All approximately.
I had my taco regeared to 4.88 by ECGS and it just failed, did the right break in procedure + oil change and 15K miles later Toyota just diagnosed it with a bad rear diff and both rear axle bearings and seals
TO PUT IT SIMPLE: the regearing actually makes use of the 6 speed transmission. 6th gear is useless without a regear. The engine can handle it no problem. It's the transmission and differential that can't handle the engine efficiently
That's alot of info. He knows his stuff
I got a 91 pick up sas with 35 tsl boggers triple Case and 5.29 with lockers front and back
Forgot to mention 22r .30 over cammed with lce headers and studs with mad ignition
OK so running say mid -weight not super heavy on gear ?
Let's say for example bumpers winch Bedrack with minimal gear your carring and towing a teardrop trailer what gears would you consider.
Also say 33inch tires. TIA
The 4:88 or 5:29 ???
With that combo I think 4:88’s would be better, anything bigger than 35’s would need 5.29🤙
what gears does the 3rd gen tacoma with a 4 cylinder engine Automatic have stock????
I think it has 4.30 gears....
when regearing a new tacoma, what effect does it have on the crawl control and 4x4 settings? What changes and what doesn't?
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What I don’t understand is if your using it for off road travel, won’t you be sacrificing the lower gear ratio versus going higher? How does it do now off road with higher gear ratio?
It kinda balances it out because you’re adding back that power you lose to all the extra weight 🤙
My full build is 2020 off road package 4door 3.6 motor manual 6 speed trans magnuson supercharger dirt king 3” long travel kit with remote resoivor kings and fiberwerx bedsides and fenders on 35’s. Cant decide if i should go 4.88 or 5.29 i use 6th alot and drive highway alot its my daily and travel to the beach often but i also wheel it hard af
And i mean like real damn hard wheelin i have the steel bumper bc destroyed my last bumper(aluminum tube) goin 45ish thru trails and lost traction in a turn and went into the trees. Cost 13k to fix lol. Like i said i actually wheel the piss out of mine
If you’re running 35’s definitely 5.29 🤙
Dang that is not much for MPGs out of that white Taco, I get 21 in my bone stock Tacoma at the pump driving around town.
I got 25 in the hills off-roading slowly on misc dirt roads.
I do have a manual transmission though, so 4.30s in the rear.
Again, all of that is measured at the pump when I fill up.
When I was running 37"s on my TJ .....with Dynatrac Pro Rock 60's front and rear (Detroit lockers front and rear) I was runnig 5:13s ....... and they were great ......... for 33"s for example, I think the best gear is 4:10 ...... for 35"s , best gear is 4:56 for 37"s either 4:88 or 5:13 .......... this gearing will provide best power and fuel economy ............. .well thats my take on it anyway
That’s a great take! Thanks Ted🤙
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All this talk of Toyotas and I'm here eyeballin the back end of the Scout.
LOL
I am interested in landcruiser in background, could you do a video on that?
I'm confused, ether they r lying or I got a supertruck. My combined mpg on stock 2017 TRD off road tacoma is 20-22. And only problem I have with towing- this is when it hunts for gear but even then I got 15-16 mpg !!! I live in PA in mounting area
MPg also has a lot to do with added weight, increased tire size and suspension 🤙
@@tacomabeast but u guy all taking how u getting 14-15 mpg on stock tacoma and how much ppl need to regear, never had those numbers on my vehicle
OK that's great and all for you guys with 35" tires and what about us that are closer to stock? I have a 2005 SR5 access cab.... And unfortunately bone stock it feels like it needs to be regeared..... I actually have slightly larger tires on it 265/70 17...... Yes my gas mileage is absolutely terrible. I mean I get 15 in town the minute I hit the freeway I dropped down as low as 11 mpg if I'm doing the 80 mph speed limit...
It's so true im at 19-24 mpg in my trd off road manual, all stock by the way.
Know he talking about! Not like some people.👍💪
Love the content. I live in Austin Texas, wish I could drive to you for regearing. Where can I locally get an equally expert vendor to regear my 2022 Tacoma TRD Off-Road? Regearing is serious business; I want experts doing the work vs. a company that installs leveling kits & bigger wheels and tires contracting such services. Does that make sense?
Shoot us an email at support@tacomabeast.com and we’ll help you find a shop we’ve worked with nearby you 🤙
Great video. very informative. Question. how about nothing added but you did the 5.29 regear, what will happened when stop or press the brake to stop? since it is faster now? please advice about the brake procedure. thanks
It would be over gearing and a bit of an overkill. For stock it’s recommended you keep it as is. Since it’s the most optimal gear ratio for the tire size 🤙
I'm still torn, going for 4.88's or 5.29's, currently running 31.7" tires 265/70/17's with a RTT, and all my camping gear it definitly has some power loss..
scott17818 depends on how you are going to drive it. I drive a lot on the highway. Mine is 2wd, lifted on 33’s. I re geared it with the 5.29 and i love it.
@@BigRobskitchen mine is a LOT of in town, and highway driving, and I plan to eventually take it across country at some point. it is my DD, so I drive a whopping 10-15 minutes to work and back home 5-6 days a week, and the odd adventure every few weeks...I dont imagine I'll be going much bigger than a 33" tire, and a 2inch lift.. just ordered my SSO hybrid front bumper 3 weeks ago, and ordering my winch in another few weeks. both should arrive in time for install before my North Maine Woods trip in MAY..
scott17818 then you should be good with 5.29 if you have an automatic. I love my 5.29.
@@BigRobskitchen I’m about to pull the trigger on the 5.29 gearing. I have 3” lift with 33” tires on my 2019 tacoma. I spend way more time on the highway than off-road and the highway drives are horrible with my factory gearing. How is the highway travel with your 5.29? Is your top end speed severely limited now? Will the truck still go 80-90 mph no problem? What is your mpg with the new gearing?
Thanks.
@@Jerlemi2 do it. It will be the best for your set up. I still managed to get it to those speeds without any problems. I was towing a 4400lb, 21ft travel trailer plus payload. The taco did great after the regearing.
What would be best the best gears for 2nd Gen Tacoma v6 4.0 long bed auto with 33” tires?
Interesting to watch this video. My 2016 Tacoma 4dr V6 4x2 has stock everything. I added only a pipe rack, tonneau cover, and running boards. I would like better performance driving uphills. Currently driving at 60-65 mph my engine is reading 4200-4300 rpm. What would be the best new gear size to improve the perfordmance. I recently rode a 2017 Tacoma (same everything as my tacoma) except it was a 4x2 Sport. Traveling at 60-65 mph, it's rpm was approximately 3000 rpm +/-.
Can u order a Yoda with 5.29 gearing?? What about the front diff when your locked in will it affect it with higher gearing?
If this will increase fuel mileage, you'd think they'd do it at the factory to help them meet EPA rules, etc.?
The thing is, factory Tacomas have much smaller tires, and thus need smaller gearing to be efficient. Once you upgrade to bigger tires you’ve got to change the gearing to make it efficient again. That being said, upgrading to bigger gears while keeping stock tires will make your mileage worse too 🤙 hope that makes sense 🙌
@@tacomabeast Thanks for the response! It does make sense. As you can tell, I'm not a gearhead. I basically just use my OR for hunting/recreation and home projects. I learned with a '97 XJ that to do serious rock climbing/off roading, you either need to be a mechanic or rich, lol.
Thank goodness for this set of videos. All of us are gonna be in a gear shop eventually .Just one question ....How much did that set you back ?
2016 SR5 double cab long bed, 1500rpms is 60mph and 70-75 fluctuates around 2000rpms 3inch lift stock tires I can still do 23mpgs if I'm nice on it, might regear with 33s but I'll have to see how she drives, maybe a tune might just clean it up
Will this kit fit the diesel hilux ? im planning to use 35 inch tyre.
I believe you need different gears since it’s a different engine 🤙
Hey, I’m from australia and we have the hilux/Revo, same as your Tacoma but we have it in the 2.8L diesel. The utes are way over geared but with the diesel we have, we are far better off with 4.3 gears in the manual anyway. But no one in australia can get a hold of them. Anyone know where we can get some?
Not sure who in australia sells these 🤷♂️
Running 37's on a 2nd gen. auto, was looking at 4.88, think I'll go with 5.29's as I was asking with Nitro reps.
5.29
One thing I didn’t hear anyone mention is freeway driving. As in 80 mph. I’ve got a 19 Tacoma with 3” lift and 33’s and it gear hunts sooo bad. I don’t have any bumpers or any extra weight, but do both freeway and off-roading.
I don’t want to be driving 80mph with the rpms really high, so would the 4.88 or 5.10 be better?
You can manual shift or use ECT. I have 33s on a 2019 and it’s fine. Not sure why everyone wants to regear. It’s such a trend.
Looking to buy a third generation. How does the manual shift work can you make it stay in 6th Gear if you want
Pls confirm, 4.88 is better for highway speeds on the 3rd gen Tacoma OR 4x4 automatic trans with 31ish tires?
Yes that is best
So... if this is a problem with stock gears why toyota doesn't recal for a fix on this problem? 2018 Tacoma TRD sport owner.
It's not a safety issue, so there's no pressure from any regulatory agencies to do a recall.
Alright so if I wanted to go with Nitro gears and 2021 what's a reputable shop here in Florida Central Florida Tampa area
Look for Lux Tires
I bought a 2016 tacoma in late 2015 and a cousin of mine who is a mechanic said i should of waited till the 18 and 19 models come out reason being is so toyota can work out the bugs he said everytime a new model comes out the first year is always the worst i should of listened my biggest problem with my 16 manual tacoma 4x4 was a clutch issue everytime i took it off road i noticed clutch slippage other people with the same model said the exact same thing. I was ready to upgrade the clutch but had an cash offer for my truck so i sold it big mistake i should of kept that dam truck.
What do you loose by re-gearing? Top speed??
Can an ARB locking diff be used with 5.29 gears?
I enjoy watching your videos. Inspiring me with my new Tacoma. Just getting started
Eddie Wunderer Same here! 2020 TRD off road in Quicksand. Sooo many mods haha
I have a stock 09 automatic tacoma that’s factory supercharged and my truck really searches for gears and jerks a lot when it shifts. What gearing would you guys recommend to help fix that?
Go back and do a video on his1987 Australian troopy please.
Did you carve your initials on the side of the building? asking for a friend.
Would regearing void your lifetime drivetrain warranty?
Good question... hopefully we get an answer
What lifetime drivetrain warranty? Do you mean the powertrain warranty? If so, that is 5 years or 60k miles, not lifetime.
Benjamin Cook the dealership I bought mine from offers a lifetime powertrain warranty.
I think it definitely would void warranty
of course it will void warranty, it's not factory installed through Toyota and is considered aftermarket tinkering, if anything happened to the engine or suspension that would normally be covered by warranty, it now would no longer be covered as they would toss you the blame for touching the diff.
Hi. What do I need for a 2x4 sequioa. Running 33s with a leveling kit... little slow up hill with a family of 7...much appreciated...
Opinión for my 2021 Tacoma Trd Pro? On a 3 inch King lift with 17” rims & 33s Tires. Should I go 4.88 or 5.29? I want more power not slowing down the truck. Mostly highway i go off roading once in while.
4.88’ should be fine 🤙
Literally conflicting suggiestions from Nitro in this video vs when I called and asked. Video says do 5.29 for my build, on the phone it was suggested 4.88. I will never get a straight answer. Auto, 33's, GFC, Front Bumper, Winch, Sliders, 200lbs in bed.... Live and drive in what I would call smaller mountains. Daily to work and long trips a few times a year.
Nitro could probably give you a better answer, we usually recommend 5.29’s for 35’s and up but it also depends on where you drive it and what you use your truck for, at the end of the day the guys over at nitro are the experts 🤷♂️
That's what I'm saying though. One time Nitro suggested 4.88s for me then the next time they suggested 5.29. Same truck, same build.
So you guys don't see a problem running 285 70 17 on eibach lift 6mt. It turns 2250rpms with 265 75 16 at 65 at the moment. Thanks
So the question I still have after watching this is "should I get 4.88 or 5.29 gears for my 18 trd offroad with 33" tires and 500 pounds of gear that come on and off as it's being used. I will also be buying a 4,000 pound camping trailer to pull up to the mountains.
Just buy a dodge 2500
I love watching your videos! Can you please tell me the max towing capacity for 3rd gen Supercharger with re-gearing? I want to be able to tow a 5th wheel rv weighing 8000lbs. Is this even possible for a supercharged Tacoma?
No even 5 k limit is ridiculous with these mid size trucks. Get a V8 full size. It will be cheaper long term and safer
Had a 93 t100 4wd for a while. Damn thing had 4.70 ratio stock rear end. Couldn’t drive it on the interstate hardly running 29 inch tires. Even that low of a ratio that truck was gutless. You are right about power and rpm being different. The 3.0 had no power; 4.70s just give a better crawl ratio.
Well what was their thought process behind putting the lower numerical gear ratio from the factory?
Most important question.....how did he go about importing that 70 series LC?
Great video. Is the 2020 Tacoma still in need of regearing right off the lot?
@Seags 98 - I appreciate the response. I've actually shifted to a new market now. I've decided to make a bigger investment, and avoid the work a Tacoma (or even a 4Runner) entails. I'm looking for a used, low mileage Lexus GX 460.
@@stockman214good call, did you end up finding a GX?
I get 19-27 mpg in my 2020 Taco, I will be getting it re geared though. I use 6th a lot around town and get great mpg, but when I get on the freeway it’s in and out of 6th until 85mph. Weird that they don’t have a 6th gear lockout, but it’s all for EPA and bean counters sabotaging r&d funds. If this thing had the new 10 speed Lexus has, it would be untouchable
No way you get 27 mpg on a 2020 tacoma. Must be driving downhill 100% of the time.
Running a 10ply 33 on my manual '17 TRD Offroad, I can definitely see the need for 4.88s. The issue is getting a reputable shop to install. Any advice on that?
Cullen ProGear in San Diego. I have your same set-up 4.88 made my truck responsive and more fun to drive. ProGear installed in 48 hrs with break-in, a competitive price in town and did an amazing job.
r1transformer how much do they charge?
It is interesting to see you run 4.88/5.29 when I'm on 4.10s with my ZR2 diesel and the crawl ratio is right where it needs to be. Diesel vs gas, LOVE your taco. If you are ever in the midwest think of me and lets do some collab vids. I just crossed 50k miles on my ZR2 and finally have 35s and 4.10s, check out my build here. I go over how the delete is, the diesel and how to fit 35s. @
I ran 5.29s in my 98 4Runner, 4.88s in my LX450, and 5.29s in my 100 series Land Cruiser. All of them ran the exact same set of tires.
I preferred 5.29s with the 35”s. They give a lot more control off road, power in the city, and the engine is barely working on the highway. Mileage was great with 5.29s.
My GX460 will only have 33”s. A lot of people say I need 4.56 gears but I’m probably going with 4.88s based on my past experience. At 70mph it will sit at 2,000rpm which is not bad at all. The engine will be happy and it will hunt gears much less.
So I heard u say a manual 6 speed has a 4:30 stock ratio. I have a 2nd gen trd off road. I'm running 33s. U recommended going 4.88. If I were to upgrade to 35s should I go 5.29 like the people with automatics are doing or stay with the 4.88. Not sure what I have right now but its stock and I'm running 33s and it drives great.
I wonder if nitro has any dealers / service providers in southern cal...? I obviously trust these dudes and would like the same service as you get in CO.
What’s good for a 2015 Toyota Tacoma 2WD with 2.5 lift and running 295/70/17 4.88 or 5.29?
Probably 5.29
So I'm looking to regear my 2016 with 4 inch BDS lift with 32 inch tires on 18 inch wheels what gear should I go with
What are you guys recomend for a 08 2.7l manual 5 speed on 20"s with 33"s turbocharged tacoma?
Your truck sounds bad fukkin ass
I'm actually wondering this also. 08 2.7 man with 30's on 15's.
Same here with a Manual 2012 Tacoma on 275/75/R16 BFG K02
So for more low end torque do I want higher or lower gears. My 13 taco feels like an absolute slug. I used to have a frontier that felt so much faster
You get more torque when you increase the gear ratio. You sacrifice top speed for torque because the engine has to turn more to rotate the tire once. The higher the gearing the more control you have over the vehicle at slow speeds (crawling) because it will idle slower as well. If you want an example of a Tacoma with RIDICULOUS gearing look at the marlin crawler videos (ruclips.net/video/kYWyJoV2o6U/видео.html).