Tacoma Re-gearing 101 ((DIY / How To) Re-gear Part 1)

[@KFloTacoma]

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[@AaronLives34]

Inflation is adorable. It's july 2024 and a local shop quoted $7100 for install of gears and e lockers

[@matthewbroder567]

I'm blown away bro!!! Thanks for the awesome shout out and the mention! I was speechless! And as always a great video. Re-gearing my truck is something that I have been considering for some time. Something to consider once the new workshop is up and running! Thanks again man.

[@KFloTacoma]

You bet Matthew! Thanks again for the generous donation to the channel! Great support from great people like you make content creation for youtube awesome for me! Thank you!

[@4x4hondarancher]

Just in time I've been looking into gearing my truck for awhile 4cyl hates 33s I went back to 32s for now until I can save up

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@infiniteprojects808]

Won’t the Speedo be off? I put 4.88 in my 2000 4Runner and the speedo was off by 20mph.

[@KFloTacoma]

Yes, it definitely will be, I'll research on recalibrating the speedo and will post a video. Great question though

[@infiniteprojects808]

@@KFloTacoma I just got the Rough Country Speedo reclibrater, it’s supposed to have settings for tire and gearing. I’ll let you know

[@bayareapackleader]

Do you have to have a e-locker or air locker to regear a SR5 4x4? The reason I ask is I use the Taco for work purposes and the truck has extra weight due to equipment.

[@KFloTacoma]

You can pick either option from east coast gear supply or not go with a locker at all. I personally would go with the air lockers TBH.

[@slacker989898]

I would like to see the comparison between 33-inch vs 35-inch tire video you where talking about making.

[@KFloTacoma]

Cool. I'll add it to the list then! thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@djdlmoves]

Thanks for all the great info! I'd personally love to see the speed comparison chart. I got a 2010 AT and looking to do gears asap. Just been on the fence between numbers. This vid will help make dial it in and make that decsion. Appreciate ya bud!

[@KFloTacoma]

Noted! I'll keep that in mind when i wrap up the series

[@strelokblackburn4651]

I'm running 31.6 stock gearing with 2"ome hd, and the arb bumper. It's runs around 2k at70. Mph not sure as I only drive 9 miles one way to work an it's always windy af. But seems to do just fine

[@jogulaps5448]

Awesome video. I'm getting addicted to this channel bruh.

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@luis0531]

I have 265/70/R16 KO2. I usually haul my can am with the truck and my mpg is about 10. Trailer + can am is about 4K lbs. For suspension, I currently have BILSTEIN 6112 (front) and BILSTEIN 5125 REAR . Regular highway is 16-17 mpg. Should I even regear? 2015 Tacoma Off Road Not really planning on going with bigger tires. Most of my off roading is done with the can am

[@KFloTacoma]

If you have manual, then no. If you have automatic, then yes. You'll be able to stay on higher gears at highway speeds instead of switching back and forth with 5 and 6

[@Studduhz1]

Thanks for putting this detailed and technical video together, Karl! I’ll be referencing this vid when my time comes and also the have the funds lol! 🤙🏼

[@KFloTacoma]

You got it bro! it definitely is one of the most expensive mods to do for the truck

[@stanleykachuik2589]

Ya the suspension on my 06 manual crew cab gave failed last year. So I upgraded to Icons 2.5 all the way around. Then put 33s on. After doing a ton of research on regearing. I'm planning on going 4.88s with arb front and rear locker's. ECGS seems to be best option for me as well. Figure if I have to do anymore gear work after this, then I'll at least be familiar with removing the clamshells. Super job on your explaining the situation. Although I disagree with regearing not being a sexy mod. Sexy is a feeling and not a look for me. And lots of low end torque is as sexy as it gets😏

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for supporting the channel. I'll give you that regarding sexiness, bro. Feeling sexy vs looking sexy - I like it. 👍 That's a great way to look at it

[@k-art-L]

What about 4.30 gears, v6 manual transmission on 32's?

[@Benjamin-David]

I’m considering using east coast gear supply.

[@KFloTacoma]

Yea, I unboxed the product and it looks great. I'll be releasing the unboxing and installation in a couple of weeks so stay tuned! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@martycarmichael3885]

I re-geared with 4.88 from ECGS on a 3rd gen. about a year ago. Love em and no problems.

[@behindenemylines9033]

Great video. Bottom line, if you added larger tires, skid plates, rock sliders or anything with significant weight, do a re-gear. All the shops I’ve spoken to say by far the 5.29’s are the best bang for the buck on the 3rd gen Tacoma’s.

[@KFloTacoma]

Yup agreed. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@bantugin01]

I have a 2007 Tacoma V6 Prerunner SR5 2WD Automatic is it the same as what you got is a 8.4 Non Eld/T100/Tundra 3rd rear diff right? other than the gear ratio which i should be getting a 5.29 on the rear diff or its a different one im thinking about doing this soon plus the rear locker just want to make sure i got the right one thanks

[@brobi_jaun_kenobi]

Just acquired an 87 4runner. Want 33 inch tires. Truck will only see highway when I'm going to mew areas. Will 4.88 work?

[@KFloTacoma]

Manual or Auto?

[@brobi_jaun_kenobi]

@@KFloTacoma manual 5 spd

[@sariego9]

Sorry I am late to this viewing but THANKS for the shout-out AMIGO whhhoooooooo! Join the crazy yeah!!!

[@KFloTacoma]

It's all good brother! As always, thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@sariego9]

@@KFloTacoma update: I went to 39s, and broke the rear diff gears! going to 4.88s with the dana60 from ECGS that they make for Tacos. I would have gone way bigger, the Dana60 doesn't have 5.29, only 5.38. so 4.88 it is for now.

[@pinpin891]

What’s your opinion about regearing a 2014 single cab Tacoma 4X4

[@Bearhunter-bv1so]

Just want to say that a subbed as soon as i heard the 6.9 bit

[@KFloTacoma]

Lmao I'm glad you enjoyed the humor! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel

[@TheHamerer]

Fun fact that the v6 comes with 3.73s but the i4 comes with 4.10s. Take that as you will but I would bet the engineers felt the truck would perform better with a higher ratio but cut it for fuel economy. There's a web tool I used to calculate the rpms vs gearing vs speed and I believe I ended up deciding I will go with 33's and 4.56. this will put me a little slower and more torquier than factory without killing my daily driver performance.

[@KFloTacoma]

Nice, I'll what's the webtool that you used?

[@wlew3499]

Hey Diego we need to see ur truck. Have MT Taco. You've convinced me to do 4.88s. Will only run 32s/33s. If I do regear will also do frt lockers($3000). Regear in Colo($2500) Costly. Will try increasing hp first. Get decent mileage now(18/23mpg)

[@KFloTacoma]

Diego Martinez (IG:lordofspicytacos) has 35's on his 4.53's. I personally have the 4.88's and will be upgrading to 35's and also run heavier (with the camper).

[@AldapesExpress]

Definitely wanna see the comparison video

[@KFloTacoma]

I'll definitely do a follow on analysis video with speeds on my current 33's and new 35's

[@srvmotoman]

Wow man...super informative. SUBBED!

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome, thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

[@nster9297]

2007 Tacoma 4.0 automatic, with 37's went with 5.29, front & rear ARB lockers, I'll have to check the speedo for accuracy but i'm guessing 3000 rpms pushing 75+, mileage around 10-11 mpg fully loaded heavy truck full size spare, custom bed rack, roof rack, tools, custom steel bumpers, warn winch, jack, bed rack, etc.. Prior to regear, 3.73's on 37's averaging about 10-11 mpg, I was expecting a min of 15 mpg with the regear but i do drive with a heavy feet 70-75+ mph to work and back about 12 miles each way. I do notice a lot of torque, big difference. I do most of the work on my truck myself, but don't do gears, cost around 4k labor and parts with 3-yr warranty.. Rear arb locker I had prior only had to buy locker up front. Thought I'd share my experience for those interested.. any regrets, no - but a little disappointed in mileage since I've heard many claim better mileage, maybe they unload their trucks and drive 55-60 all times..??

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts bro. It's smiles per gallon though, right? 😅

[@sariego9]

ok, so, do you have different 1. LCAs? 2. spindles? 3. axles? 4. steering rack? thank you for your comment.

[@nster9297]

@@sariego9 No - stock LCA's but after-market UCA's / coil-overs & rear air-bags with extra leaf, Marlin reinforced LCA brackets/cam-tabs, stock axles & steering rack.

[@sariego9]

@@nster9297 ok thanks again. What is your break rate on CVs and tie rods? 1 every 5k miles or something?

[@nster9297]

@@sariego9 Break rate?? Haven't broke anything. I'm careful as this is my daily driver too. I don't thrash my rig and aware when wheeling it. I do my own maintenance to prevent damage..

[@lh2009ak]

What gears do you recommend? I have a 2007 Tacoma v6 4x4 AT with a 6inch lift on 35s with winch steel bumpers front and back planning to add a swing out, and it’s my daily thank you...

[@KFloTacoma]

4.88 if it will be your daily and you're planning on doing more on road driving than off road.

[@notapie-ro8186]

@@KFloTacoma is there any issues running 5.29 on stock?

[@eianthaysen7940]

Your awesome teacher ✊

[@chrisargo9915]

Super educational man! Thanks for putting this together. Are you happy with the 4.88’s? Or would 4.56 have been sufficient? I have a 2013 4.0, 33” tires and a four wheel camper swift. Can’t decide between 4.56 or 4.88. I’m in the philly area and heading west for a 4-6 week trip in June. Lots of highway…

[@KFloTacoma]

Do you have automatic or Manual?

[@chrisargo9915]

Automatic

[@chrisargo9915]

Sounds like it could be a little underwhelming to go with 4.56 with the automatic. Probably not much difference in mpg either. Both options should be worlds different from the 3.73s…

[@KFloTacoma]

If you do some off road driving/sand driving, I would go with 4.88. if 95 percent pavement then you should be able to get away with 4.56

[@lucaspowell8580]

How is the top speed for you now that you have 488s? I have a 2012 manual.....just put my 35s on.....about 600+ added lbs with bumpers camper etc......still not sure which way to go. It sees more pavement then offroad, But I would like to be able to still do 75 mph without being in the 3k rpm range........So curious on how it is going for you @@KFloTacoma

[@scottc3165]

I was thinking about getting a spartan locker for my 5 speed manual 1st gen IFS 4runner. Also, 33" tires. I was wondering if I should regear to 4.88 and if I should regear, is the locker part number dependent on what gearing I have?

[@KFloTacoma]

4.88 should work. I may even suggest 4.56, if you don't do a lot of rock crawling. Locker is independent from gearing. I would suggest air lockers instead of the spartan locker if you're also using this as a daily

[@luispaniagua5145]

What about a stock auto that will remain unchanged like SR5 that will be driving on steep hills. All the time

[@KFloTacoma]

Any highway or long range high speed driving? Re-gearing is quite an expensive mod and automatic transmission for the 2nd gen only has 5 speed

[@562vin]

I currently have 4:56 ratio on my 1st gen. I’m planning to put 32s. You think I’ll be ok?

[@KFloTacoma]

Do you have a 4 or 6 cylinder?

[@562vin]

@@KFloTacoma 4 cylinde 2.7

[@dropzonekennels3755]

I have a 2011 tacoma 2.7l manual trans running 33x12.50 and its lacking torque bad what gears should i go with 4.88 or 5.29

[@KFloTacoma]

More road driving go 4.56, more crawling go 4.88

[@dropzonekennels3755]

@@KFloTacoma I also carry about 1500lb in the mountain with me so still go with 4.88

[@KFloTacoma]

how much highway driving do you do?

[@dropzonekennels3755]

Not much really high way speed most around 60 to 65

[@KFloTacoma]

When 4 had 4.88 on 33's (this when I was transitioning to 35s), it was definitely over-geared and my truck was screaming on the highway at 6th speed (I do also have a v6). You may be ok with 4.88s especially if you're hauling around 1500 lbs

[@ethanbedwell2268]

Super glad I found this Video! Would love some help if you have time to answer, also just subscribed

[@KFloTacoma]

You should be able to get away with 4.88 gearing. If it's a really heavy trailer and 35" tires then go 5.29

[@6191904life]

I guess this is the best place to ask my question. What would be the top speed for a 19 Tacoma on 35's on 4.88 and 5.29? I want to know since there is sometimes that you just need that extra speed to go around lane hogs. From my experience stock I was able to hit 117, on 35s it decreased to 107. All done on the track.

[@KFloTacoma]

I'll put a video together on speed analysis in this series so stay tuned!

[@blakeberlin6295]

We're those speeds measured by your speedometer or GPS? If the speedo, did you have it recalibrate? If it was the speedo without recalibration, then your speed with bigger tires was lower than indicated.

[@6191904life]

@@blakeberlin6295 it was recalibrated. GPS reports the same speed.

[@michael184272]

Definitely another 10! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and continuously supporting the channel George!

[@AldapesExpress]

What do you recommend for a 34” tire on a 3rd Gen 2020 Tacoma?

[@KFloTacoma]

Manual or Automatic?

[@juanmercado249]

Great video lots of valuable detail

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@TheGodfallacy]

You are a legend!

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! You'll certainly enjoy the series and the rest of my channel videos

[@fernierodriguez4914]

Can you do these calculations for the 3rd gen?

[@KFloTacoma]

Yea, it's definitely on the list

[@danielborrer270]

Good series!

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks bro!

[@edgarmoreno3748]

Balls deep😂🤣😂

[@KFloTacoma]

Yessir! I don't mess around 😂 Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@pauls1618]

40 minute video titled how to regear not showing how to regear interesting

[@KFloTacoma]

It's the beginning of a series, check out part 2 and beyond. Also, if you look at the time signature, it's less than 20 minutes

[@pauls1618]

@@KFloTacoma Regear is setting backlash, preload, shims, pinion depth, and paint marking. This is "How to pay other people thousands in labor to regear for you"

[@guambomb671]

🤙

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@kneedragon76]

jesus - 2600 for swap ive never paid a mechanic more than $250 to swap gears.