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2016+ Tacoma Gear Packages - 4.88 IS HERE
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Big Country
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Just starting a new build with an 18' Tacoma TRD OR and the desired end state is a rig similar to the XO 16' Tacoma. I noticed you went with 4.88 on their rig...would you recommend the same for that set-up with a manual?
Dipodomys
Observer
OK, a couple of questions for you gear experts:
1) 2008 Tacoma DC with AT, what's my stock gear ratio? 3.73s? Here's my door jam trans/axle ID sticker. I have yet to find a site that can accurately interpret my axle code.
2) I'm running 255/85/16 BFG muds. These are a tall "skinny" tire, 33.1" tall when new. I love them, but they have KILLED my MPG, and performance up hills is painful. Seriously, I think I'm averaging about 12-13 MPG. I have the usual mods (ARB bumper, ARB lift, camper shell, fridge, and a couple of other odds and ends), which have added a few hundred pounds to my weight, then you can add on camping gear, water, etc. The guy at the local gear shop recommended 4.56s. I'm thinking maybe a bit higher is in order, so maybe 4.88s are, indeed, the way to go.
I want to get this right, so any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.
1) 2008 Tacoma DC with AT, what's my stock gear ratio? 3.73s? Here's my door jam trans/axle ID sticker. I have yet to find a site that can accurately interpret my axle code.
2) I'm running 255/85/16 BFG muds. These are a tall "skinny" tire, 33.1" tall when new. I love them, but they have KILLED my MPG, and performance up hills is painful. Seriously, I think I'm averaging about 12-13 MPG. I have the usual mods (ARB bumper, ARB lift, camper shell, fridge, and a couple of other odds and ends), which have added a few hundred pounds to my weight, then you can add on camping gear, water, etc. The guy at the local gear shop recommended 4.56s. I'm thinking maybe a bit higher is in order, so maybe 4.88s are, indeed, the way to go.
I want to get this right, so any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.