So guys this makes a huge difference, and I know we talked about how nice it is on the highway with the gears but get this, Carl picked his 11 year old son up from school and after pulling out of the parking lot and driving on the 1st Street his son was like "Dad what did you do to the Tacoma it feels faster" even an 11 year old that does not drive could feel the difference immediately with the new peppiness.
I just had Nitro 4.88 gears put into my 2021 Tacoma. I'm running 33" tires, and the gears are the best mod I've done yet! The trans shifts better, and holds high gear on the highway much better.
Just went to 4.88's night and day difference, what he says is accurate it "feels right" still breaking the gears in but no more hunting and I got 23.1MPG straight HWY never over 65 MPH since I'm in the break in period. I never came close to that stock. Same route I've taken when I got the truck and got around 19 MPG. I've added 265/16/75 E Rated KO2's, Cali Raised Rock Sliders a light weight Tonneau cover and about 250LBS of camping gear, oh and front and read ARB lockers that I'm sure add a little weight also expensive but worth it. Toyota should have used the 4.30 in the manual at least across the board in these trucks. I'm sure their engineers know more than I do though
I have an like a 2019 TRD Off Road, but have been disappointed with the trans hunting and mileage, sounds like you have found the solution. I will look into the 4.88s. Thank you for the videos.
Mine is terrible about hunting. I specifically hate when it down shifts hard when I give it a little gas to pass on the highway. Def need to do this upgrade.
Just finished the re-gear of my 19 Tacoma. 4:88's for the win. Couldn't be happier. They howl a bit but I'm hoping that fades as they break-in. Thank you @Nitro Gear for giving us some options.
ORW re-geared my18’ Tacoma with 4.88’s (REM) polished recently and have some howl too. Big improvement from stock especially with 28570R17’s. 2k later after break in, still howling more so during deceleration. I’m wondering if it’s “normal “.
@@TheeDutchRutter I had mine done at 4WP. They have a year warranty on the install good at any location. It was around 1300 for the install. I supplied the Gear oil from Nitro
Just finished a 4.88 gear job on my 2017 AT TRD OR. Running 265/75/16 tires with a 3” lift. Also run 1.04 OV Tune. The gears make all the difference!! Should have done this when I first bought the truck. Toyota should gear like this from the factory. I’m about 1MPG better than before, but I don’t really care about that. The Taco came alive with the gears.
GPMAX01 I’m a little south of Houston. I had a place in Katy called Lonestar Ring and Pinion do the gear work. They were well recommended and did excellent work. The price was even less than he quoted me. They’ve done lots of Tacoma’s. A friend of mine has his TACO there right now. One day turnaround.
👍🏻. I’ve got no complaints with the choice of re-gearing. Most of whom are aware of this issue will do just this. Nowadays car manufactures are under government restriction to manufacture vehicles with economy and Mi per Gal in mind. It’s a costly fix as I have had this done as well. But the benefits were in actuality, PRICELESS.
When changing axle gears ratios in a 4X4, the front and rear axle ratios must be the same ratio when operating in four-wheel drive. If the front and rear axles are different ratios, severe damage to the transfer case and other truck components will occur
excited to get my 4.88's. Called you guys and you were super helpful. Sticking with 265/75's with some armor and a shell. Almost went 5.29 but I think 4.88 is going to be better on freeway.
I think you mentioned how the RPMs rev higher in a manual transmission Tacoma with 4.30 gears vs an auto transmission with 4.88. Can you make a video explaining the characteristics/rpm differences between a 3rd Gen auto transmission Tacoma with 4.88 or 5.29 gears vs the manual transmission with 4.88 or 5.29? Including what is driving these differences from a technical perspective. Thanks and great content!
Nitro Gears...adding the TSB 58-18 or 68-18 dramatically helps with the shifting & no more "hunting for gears"....its been over 2K miles & it's running amazing (how it should have out of the the factory). Now Tacoma owners can merge the TSB update with 4.88/5.29 & yall have probably the best engine/transmission/gear combo out there for Off-Road & On-road period. Thanks again for the great content!
The TSBs did absolutely NOTHING for my truck. They are a total joke. After the tune I actually saw a lot better results. Now I am looking at doing a front and rear regear.
I love that this dude is jamming NOFX at 5:40 in the video! I just picked up a 2017 TRD Off-Road and I'm thinking 488's here in New Braunfels TX.......oh damn Mad Caddies too!?. I fucking like this guy!
I’m in Southern California, where can I get my truck regeared ? I’m kind of hesitant to take it to a random place and they don’t know what they are doing
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.
Gear whine/howl sound after time 1:02?? I got 4.88s done almost a week ago and I have howl sound when I take my foot of the pedal. Love the performance difference but was not expecting the howl. I had no idea how common this was with the 8.75 rears.
You need to do this same video with more videos. I’m going to do an F150 with 35x12.50. You guys have suggested 4.88s. Every forum I read says it’s wrong. I’m going to follow your suggestion though. You’re the experts.More videos explaining the science and showing real world experience is what the consumer is asking for when they look you up on UA-cam. Just a suggestion but these videos are super informative but it’s not my truck so there is still hesitation,
Thanks Matt! We will be doing more like these as time moves on :) There are some key differences in transmission efficiency between the 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma & your F-150. With the difference mostly being trans gearing & final drive. Your truck will actually be quite happy on 35's with 4.56 ratio or 4.88, but I'd prob do 4.56
It's been 2 years now since I went to the shop for 5.29 and OVT tuning. Fox 2.5 DSC , SPC UCA Best mpg 18. Tow 4k fishing boat, travel trailer 6k got 11mpg . Very specialist professional. Got there before they open up. Even still there listen to the morning meeting. Lovely dogs. Family friend oriented business. Best time to talk with them in the morning before they open. You know I knew I would be able to install it myself. Just save me a lot of time doing homework not to mention knuckles elbows knees and everything else that the body can bang up against. First modification I did to my truck bought new. BE aware Veteran's and First Responders will be discounted. First Responders Veterans super supporter. 🚒🚑🚔🗽🇺🇲🇺🇸🤙🤙🤘🤘
Very informative. I haven't decided as yet whether 4.88 or 5.29. Don't plan on lifting, but I do plan on putting the biggest tire I can (no mods please). Towing is in the future. 2019 TRD Off-road 4x4.
Late to the show, but I just want to say thanks man. Im in the market for a Taco. Going to lift with 33s or 35s and re-gear with 5.29 gearing. Im a Jeep guy who decided to go with a something more reliable.
I would also like to add that the howling sound can be heard when you reach 60mph then let off the accelerator. I can start to hear it at about 56mph up to 60mph but really hear it once you reach 60mph then let off the gas.
If they just added the 4.30 from the manual into all the tacomas it would have been a smarter idea. Or have an engine with more grunt at far lower rpm range. Another reason why I am still hoping for a diesel!
Hello I have a question . I also have a 2019 trd Iv lifted 2” front 1.5 rear and changed to 265/70/17 tires with procomp 8.5 wide wheels . I don’t have any extra weight . But if I regear I only want to do it 1 time . What rpms are you going to get with a truck like my set up at real world interstate speeds 75 mph to 80 mph with 5.29 and 4.88
Feel free to email us your tech questions if you haven't already come to a decision. Info@Nitro-Gear.com We don't often check YT comments! Thanks in advance James :)
I live in Southern California. Does anyone have any recommendations for cali-based experienced shops that can re-gear my 2020 Tacoma? Your help is appreciated 🙏🏼
Great video, I have a 2016 Tacoma, 4-door, long bed, auto, 3" lift with 285/75/16 tires, I do a lot of highway driving with hills, and do haul a 14' utility trailer with a UTV on it, and it's absolutely horrible when I do, don't even use cruise control, it's a joke,constantly shifting, what would you go with, 4:88's or 5:29's ? Just afraid 5:29's might be to much. Thanks for the great video.
We think you would appreciate either, sounds like you have a need for the deeper gears with terrain and load specified in your comment, 5.29s! www.nitro-gear.com/searchresults.asp?Search=gptaco2016&Submit=
Stock 2019 Tacoma TRD Offroad w/ Auto Trans: 3.91 & Stock Tire, ~1500 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~1750 RPM @ 70 MPH (NOT ENOUGH RPM!) 4.88 & Stock Tire, ~1950RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2200 RPM @ 70 MPH 33” 4.88, ~1750 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2000 RPM @ 70 MPH) 33” 5.29, ~1900 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2250 RPM @ 70 MPH) *Manual trans RPM figures will be higher. Auto: Stock-33” 4.88 Most Popular 33”+ 5.29 Most Popular (or AT w/o Locker) Manual: 32-34” 4.88 Most Popular 35”+ 5.29 Most Popular RPM Figures are similar for Overseas Hilux Revo. And yes, even if you have a diesel, you will still benefit from the gearing. 4.88 is ideal for 33-35” on Turbo Diesel models. We have actually toured 1000’s of miles of the Australia in a Diesel Hilux with 35” and 4.88, and it performed flawlessly.
Hi I have a 2020 3 gen Tacoma off road Tacoma and add heavy duty old man Imu rear springs to her . What I’m trying to get to is i own a lawn care business and my truck pulls a large box trailer I’d say 90% of its life . I intended to stay with stock tires but would probably go as high a as 33” later but for now stock tires it is. I’ve been on the fence as to what gears should I get 4:88 or 5:29 from every thing I’ve read and heard 4:88 sounds like the most fuel efficient for my set up with stock tires. Your opinion will greatly be appreciated. Sincerely a guy from GUAM.
What would you recommend for gearing if I’m only gonna be running 33’s with minimal weight on the truck - occasional towing of a light tent trailer? Was thinking 4.88’s. Thanks for your help!
I would suggest going with the OV (Orange Virus) tune if the top speed is a concern. We have found that the 3rd gens have a "governor" of sorts that get tripped out by the gear change. The truck thinks it's going faster than it really is, and in turn your governor kicks in far earlier than it's supposed to. That's where the tuner comes in handy.
We went with a Hypertech Speedometer Calibrator to correct the MPH reading. For the tire size later on. The gearing doesn't affect the sppedo, but tires do
Does a Toyota map it's trans on RPM, wheel seed, and throttle position? More heavily on one than the other? Wouldn't the trans learn the new gearing to some extent? Has anyone noticed this? I really want to regear. Just skeptical... Perhaps. The extra pep, and towability is what I desire most.
i have an 2008 fj cruiser manual trany, i am going to regear what do you guys recommend? it running 35s on 17 inch wheels and it has front and back aftermarket bumpers and winch . thank you
I have a 2018 TRD Off Road Tacoma with a Manuel Transmission with 4.30 gears. I only run three tire sizes 235/85/16 or 265/75/16 or 255/85/16 I have s fiberglass truck cap, with Kings 2.5 coilovers (w) upgraded 700lbs springs & remote reservoirs in front & a added leaf kit in the rear with 2.5 Kings shocks with remote reservoirs. Also have the minimum Warn front bumper with the Warn M8000 winch on the front. Would I benefit going from 4.30 gears to either 4.88 or 5.29 gears with a Manuel transmission?
Question. I have a 2017 Tacoma TRD pro and it’s manual, Only mod I did was added some a/t tires a few inch bigger so it’s still all stock in a way. Won’t be adding weight to it. What gear would you recommend?
Would like to know how to get 4.88 or 5.29 gears in my Tacoma .I would not mind coming to you since my Brother lives in Seattle but I live in Florida what can you fellas do for me? Thanks in advance.
Hey Frank - We have a very large dealer network in which we could refer you to a shop we know & trust, if that should suit you? Email us any time to get started - Info@Nitro-Gear.com
This is what I want to do to my truck.. but gear set has been out of stock for to long.. I want to get it done before winter.. so please hurry up get gears back in stock
@@NitroGear If you were to stick with 33" tires but 75% of the time run lighter weight, but also that other 25% run with say 4-800lbs added, would I be giving up a lot by not going 5.29? Currently running stock and plan to keep it that way for a while but I know I want to regear now, and wondering if I should go 5.29 right away vs. going 4.88 now and then finding necessity to go 5.29 down the road.
@@NitroGear I have 2nd Gen Tacoma 2WD 3" lift 33s, and no rack, tent, etc. driving mostly on street and long driving in summertime 3 to 5 times. What would be the perfect gear upgrade 4.88 or 5.29?
Xjust picked up a 2021 off road long bed, what was the cost to change these out? Bought it to tow the boat I just built and worried about long trips in 4th gear
If I have a 2023 3rd Gen Tacoma Limited 4x4, and It is my daily driver and use it most for freeway and highway, which gear ratio is better, 4.56 or 4.88? Please advise. Thank you!
So then, if I put 33in tires, 285/70R17, on the 3rd gen Tacoma, would you still suggest 4.88 or would you suggest 5.29? Right now I have added only 500lbs of weight to my truck, but I'll probably end up with a grand total of at least 1300lbs
I got 4.88 gears front and back for 2016 Silverado z71 Th rear gears is making a noise that sounds like a jet. Is this normal? Or was this installed wrong? Should gears be making any noise at all?
I just bought a TRD PRO tacoma automatic. would it be beneficial to change to 5:29 or 4:88 with stock wheels and tires? Im in WA state. are you guys in WA?
Gear ratios can be hard to comprehend. In the bicycle world gears are significant also. It’s the same thing. When your chain is on a big gear on the wheel, you get more easy or more pull depending if your in the correct gear on your crank. On paper the numbers don’t appear to make sense.
@@NitroGear im considering buying new but tried an auto trans version and it drove me crazy with stock tires. If I do a lot of highway at 80 is the solution of 4.88s going to eat more fuel? Am I better ofd with a manual?
Is regearing only available for 4x4 Tacoma's. I'm going to be buying a 2020 4x2 tacoma for work, a lot of highway driving. Planning to sticking to stock tire size.
Jtwizzle bull shit u dont need bigger tires. Just more agressive. Be would have more power than you with 31 tractor tires. Would spin the hell out ofnthem
Check out the long description below the video, has all of this info: Stock 2019 Tacoma TRD Offroad w/ Auto Trans: 3.91 & Stock Tire, ~1500 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~1750 RPM @ 70 MPH (NOT ENOUGH RPM!) 4.88 & Stock Tire, ~1950RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2200 RPM @ 70 MPH 33” 4.88, ~1750 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2000 RPM @ 70 MPH) 33” 5.29, ~1900 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2250 RPM @ 70 MPH) *Manual trans RPM figures will be higher. Auto: Stock-33” 4.88 Most Popular 33”+ 5.29 Most Popular (or AT w/o Locker) Manual: 32-34” 4.88 Most Popular 35”+ 5.29 Most Popular
Prolly a dumb question. So does it have to be a trd model with a locker to re gear to 4.88 or 5.29? Or can you re gear a SR model that doesn’t have a factory locker?
If I get 35s and 6 inch lift what do you recommend 4.88 or 5.29. Most going to be driven on the streets here and there haul a boat and go off road 1 in a blue moon.
So guys this makes a huge difference, and I know we talked about how nice it is on the highway with the gears but get this, Carl picked his 11 year old son up from school and after pulling out of the parking lot and driving on the 1st Street his son was like "Dad what did you do to the Tacoma it feels faster" even an 11 year old that does not drive could feel the difference immediately with the new peppiness.
Hey, nice video. Did you have to recalibrate the ECU tune for the shift points? (Hypertech or something similar)?
How much does a regear normally cost. With parts , install and ecm flash
Nitro Gear how much dose it run $ to do a set of 4:88 ?
@@nickstacher2395 yes 4.88. Sorry about the sparse comment
@@nickstacher2395 www.nitro-gear.com/searchresults.asp?Search=gptaco2016&Submit=
I just had Nitro 4.88 gears put into my 2021 Tacoma. I'm running 33" tires, and the gears are the best mod I've done yet! The trans shifts better, and holds high gear on the highway much better.
Would the 5.29 be too low for 33s?
@@Mapdotnowhere Nope, 5.29 would work fine too.
Just went to 4.88's night and day difference, what he says is accurate it "feels right" still breaking the gears in but no more hunting and I got 23.1MPG straight HWY never over 65 MPH since I'm in the break in period. I never came close to that stock. Same route I've taken when I got the truck and got around 19 MPG. I've added 265/16/75 E Rated KO2's, Cali Raised Rock Sliders a light weight Tonneau cover and about 250LBS of camping gear, oh and front and read ARB lockers that I'm sure add a little weight also expensive but worth it. Toyota should have used the 4.30 in the manual at least across the board in these trucks. I'm sure their engineers know more than I do though
It's sad that Toyota's customers have to fix this BS
not a fix, an upgrade
OutdoorsWonder no its a fix.
I think its both
Look even scott kilmer put out a video 😂😂😂
I can’t believe there isn’t a class action lawsuit against Toyota for the shit gearing they put into the 3rd gen Tacoma’s. It’s absolutely insane.
I have an like a 2019 TRD Off Road, but have been disappointed with the trans hunting and mileage, sounds like you have found the solution. I will look into the 4.88s. Thank you for the videos.
Mine is terrible about hunting. I specifically hate when it down shifts hard when I give it a little gas to pass on the highway. Def need to do this upgrade.
Just finished the re-gear of my 19 Tacoma. 4:88's for the win. Couldn't be happier. They howl a bit but I'm hoping that fades as they break-in. Thank you @Nitro Gear for giving us some options.
Very good! Thanks J
ORW re-geared my18’ Tacoma with 4.88’s (REM) polished recently and have some howl too. Big improvement from stock especially with 28570R17’s. 2k later after break in, still howling more so during deceleration. I’m wondering if it’s “normal “.
What’s the average price for the install of these?
@@TheeDutchRutter I had mine done at 4WP. They have a year warranty on the install good at any location. It was around 1300 for the install. I supplied the Gear oil from Nitro
Just finished a 4.88 gear job on my 2017 AT TRD OR. Running 265/75/16 tires with a 3” lift. Also run 1.04 OV Tune. The gears make all the difference!! Should have done this when I first bought the truck. Toyota should gear like this from the factory. I’m about 1MPG better than before, but I don’t really care about that. The Taco came alive with the gears.
Awesome. Where are you located and what shop did the install ?
GPMAX01 I’m a little south of Houston. I had a place in Katy called Lonestar Ring and Pinion do the gear work. They were well recommended and did excellent work. The price was even less than he quoted me. They’ve done lots of Tacoma’s. A friend of mine has his TACO there right now. One day turnaround.
Marty Carmichael dang- I’m in Pennsylvania!
GPMAX01 That stinks. It took me a while to find a shop I trusted. Keep looking around and good luck!
Awesome! I live in Katy so I’m gonna give them my business, thank you so much for your helpful comment!
Love "The Longest Line" audio selection!!
Carl has great taste in music, keep an eye on the other videos too :;
👍🏻. I’ve got no complaints with the choice of re-gearing. Most of whom are aware of this issue will do just this. Nowadays car manufactures are under government restriction to manufacture vehicles with economy and Mi per Gal in mind. It’s a costly fix as I have had this done as well. But the benefits were in actuality, PRICELESS.
Well said!
When changing axle gears ratios in a 4X4, the front and rear axle ratios must be the same ratio when operating in four-wheel drive. If the front and rear axles are different ratios, severe damage to the transfer case and other truck components will occur
Oleksii Silin lol no shit shirlock you dumb fuck
No shit POG.
@@TheCanadianMarvelthanks for making me laugh 4 years later lol
excited to get my 4.88's. Called you guys and you were super helpful. Sticking with 265/75's with some armor and a shell. Almost went 5.29 but I think 4.88 is going to be better on freeway.
Glad to hear it!
What does something like this cost?
@MontereyBayLounge $1400-1800 per axle. Plus labor if you have someone else install them.
I think you mentioned how the RPMs rev higher in a manual transmission Tacoma with 4.30 gears vs an auto transmission with 4.88. Can you make a video explaining the characteristics/rpm differences between a 3rd Gen auto transmission Tacoma with 4.88 or 5.29 gears vs the manual transmission with 4.88 or 5.29? Including what is driving these differences from a technical perspective. Thanks and great content!
Pretty cut and dry, great info! Appreciate the work you guys put in Team Nitro!
Nitro Gears...adding the TSB 58-18 or 68-18 dramatically helps with the shifting & no more "hunting for gears"....its been over 2K miles & it's running amazing (how it should have out of the the factory). Now Tacoma owners can merge the TSB update with 4.88/5.29 & yall have probably the best engine/transmission/gear combo out there for Off-Road & On-road period. Thanks again for the great content!
Thanks for sharing!
The TSBs did absolutely NOTHING for my truck. They are a total joke. After the tune I actually saw a lot better results. Now I am looking at doing a front and rear regear.
I love that this dude is jamming NOFX at 5:40 in the video! I just picked up a 2017 TRD Off-Road and I'm thinking 488's here in New Braunfels TX.......oh damn Mad Caddies too!?. I fucking like this guy!
I’m in Southern California, where can I get my truck regeared ? I’m kind of hesitant to take it to a random place and they don’t know what they are doing
Great informational video guys! Can't wait to get my gears in!
Let us know if we can help! Looking forward to you running #NitroGear!
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.
Gear whine/howl sound after time 1:02?? I got 4.88s done almost a week ago and I have howl sound when I take my foot of the pedal. Love the performance difference but was not expecting the howl. I had no idea how common this was with the 8.75 rears.
You need to do this same video with more videos. I’m going to do an F150 with 35x12.50. You guys have suggested 4.88s. Every forum I read says it’s wrong. I’m going to follow your suggestion though. You’re the experts.More videos explaining the science and showing real world experience is what the consumer is asking for when they look you up on UA-cam. Just a suggestion but these videos are super informative but it’s not my truck so there is still hesitation,
Thanks Matt! We will be doing more like these as time moves on :) There are some key differences in transmission efficiency between the 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma & your F-150. With the difference mostly being trans gearing & final drive. Your truck will actually be quite happy on 35's with 4.56 ratio or 4.88, but I'd prob do 4.56
It's been 2 years now since I went to the shop for 5.29 and OVT tuning. Fox 2.5 DSC , SPC UCA Best mpg 18. Tow 4k fishing boat, travel trailer 6k got 11mpg . Very specialist professional. Got there before they open up. Even still there listen to the morning meeting. Lovely dogs. Family friend oriented business. Best time to talk with them in the morning before they open. You know I knew I would be able to install it myself. Just save me a lot of time doing homework not to mention knuckles elbows knees and everything else that the body can bang up against. First modification I did to my truck bought new. BE aware Veteran's and First Responders will be discounted. First Responders Veterans super supporter. 🚒🚑🚔🗽🇺🇲🇺🇸🤙🤙🤘🤘
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I have the Manuel replaced with the auto due to the lack of power. I have the 265 k2 thinking on the 488
Just upgraded my 2017 to 4.88s. So much better! Good choice of music too!
Thanks for posting! Will be getting the 5.29's on my Tacoma this summer. Looking forward to being able to drive it on long trips in the same gear ;)
Let us know if we can help! Looking forward to you running #NitroGear!
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Very informative. I haven't decided as yet whether 4.88 or 5.29. Don't plan on lifting, but I do plan on putting the biggest tire I can (no mods please). Towing is in the future. 2019 TRD Off-road 4x4.
Late to the show, but I just want to say thanks man. Im in the market for a Taco. Going to lift with 33s or 35s and re-gear with 5.29 gearing. Im a Jeep guy who decided to go with a something more reliable.
Good choice! Glad you're rocking with us!
Gears make a big difference.. I have a 04 taco with 527 gears on 36.6 tires . A lot to upgrade to make it work right $$$$ get ready to spend big lol
I would also like to add that the howling sound can be heard when you reach 60mph then let off the accelerator. I can start to hear it at about 56mph up to 60mph but really hear it once you reach 60mph then let off the gas.
I'm interested in getting the 5.29 on my 2017 dlb cab long bed 4wd
I would like to know the rpms at 65-80 mph, with the 4.88 and stock size tires for highway driving
Same here, lots of 75+mph roads here in Texas
I need to know too haha.
@nitro gear What is that humming noise in the background? Is that the gears? Are they noisy at all?
If they just added the 4.30 from the manual into all the tacomas it would have been a smarter idea. Or have an engine with more grunt at far lower rpm range. Another reason why I am still hoping for a diesel!
Man, have I got some bad news for you:(
@ the 6min mark.. you can heard howling is that normal for gear noise? @nitrogear
Great info. I’m loving this series!
Glad you're into it!! We do so many local service regears that it only made sense to UA-cam them
Hello I have a question . I also have a 2019 trd Iv lifted 2” front 1.5 rear and changed to 265/70/17 tires with procomp 8.5 wide wheels . I don’t have any extra weight . But if I regear I only want to do it 1 time . What rpms are you going to get with a truck like my set up at real world interstate speeds 75 mph to 80 mph with 5.29 and 4.88
James Howard I have 265/75/16 with 4.88 gears in a 3rd gen TACO. At 80 MPH I run 2500 RPM’s.
Feel free to email us your tech questions if you haven't already come to a decision.
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We don't often check YT comments! Thanks in advance James :)
I live in Southern California. Does anyone have any recommendations for cali-based experienced shops that can re-gear my 2020 Tacoma? Your help is appreciated 🙏🏼
Great video, I have a 2016 Tacoma, 4-door, long bed, auto, 3" lift with 285/75/16 tires, I do a lot of highway driving with hills, and do haul a 14' utility trailer with a UTV on it, and it's absolutely horrible when I do, don't even use cruise control, it's a joke,constantly shifting, what would you go with, 4:88's or 5:29's ? Just afraid 5:29's might be to much. Thanks for the great video.
We think you would appreciate either, sounds like you have a need for the deeper gears with terrain and load specified in your comment, 5.29s!
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Ok i have a 2019 tacoma stick and i hate the gearing...was wondering if anyone know what it comes with stock...and can i get better gears?
I can hear a harmonic howling in this video. It might be the pinion-bearing preload has loosened. Please let me know if I’m wrong
Has anyone got this upgrade installed by toyota and covered under warranty still ?
It is indeed. No breaking of warranty conditions to our knowledge.
Hi, any chance for a side by side comparison between the 488s and the 529’s?
Stock 2019 Tacoma TRD Offroad w/ Auto Trans:
3.91 & Stock Tire, ~1500 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~1750 RPM @ 70 MPH (NOT ENOUGH RPM!)
4.88 & Stock Tire, ~1950RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2200 RPM @ 70 MPH
33” 4.88, ~1750 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2000 RPM @ 70 MPH)
33” 5.29, ~1900 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2250 RPM @ 70 MPH)
*Manual trans RPM figures will be higher.
Auto:
Stock-33” 4.88 Most Popular
33”+ 5.29 Most Popular (or AT w/o Locker)
Manual:
32-34” 4.88 Most Popular
35”+ 5.29 Most Popular
RPM Figures are similar for Overseas Hilux Revo. And yes, even if you have a diesel, you will still benefit from the gearing. 4.88 is ideal for 33-35” on Turbo Diesel models. We have actually toured 1000’s of miles of the Australia in a Diesel Hilux with 35” and 4.88, and it performed flawlessly.
🤙🏽Been waiting on this update. Awesome work as usual
Glad you liked it! We are looking forward to regearing your rig one day as well
Nitro Gear Sounds good, definitely in need of it🤙🏽
Hi I have a 2020 3 gen Tacoma off road Tacoma and add heavy duty old man Imu rear springs to her . What I’m trying to get to is i own a lawn care business and my truck pulls a large box trailer I’d say 90% of its life . I intended to stay with stock tires but would probably go as high a as 33” later but for now stock tires it is. I’ve been on the fence as to what gears should I get 4:88 or 5:29 from every thing I’ve read and heard 4:88 sounds like the most fuel efficient for my set up with stock tires. Your opinion will greatly be appreciated. Sincerely a guy from GUAM.
Sorry, I see the video was in sync with the video. Just curious about the 6
I love that I went with the 5.29s I’m running 285/75/16
Hey Christopher how did the 5.29’s gears affected your top speed?? What’s your speed on the highway?
What's your rpm at 80 mph?
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i want to get 4.88 for my 2019 4x4 Tacoma 4 cylinder, but don't if i need to order a kit with lockers or not
Can you comment on gearing the SR 4 cylinder TACOMA. Any benefits such as better MPG?
What would you recommend for gearing if I’m only gonna be running 33’s with minimal weight on the truck - occasional towing of a light tent trailer? Was thinking 4.88’s. Thanks for your help!
what about for towing?
With this exact same setup will it effect the truck’s ability to do 80-85mph on the freeway?
I would suggest going with the OV (Orange Virus) tune if the top speed is a concern. We have found that the 3rd gens have a "governor" of sorts that get tripped out by the gear change. The truck thinks it's going faster than it really is, and in turn your governor kicks in far earlier than it's supposed to. That's where the tuner comes in handy.
I live in San Pedro ,CA I want to get my 2017 Tacoma off road regeared
But not knowing what kind to get or the prices on it?
When you regear do you have to do anything to the trucks computer?
We went with a Hypertech Speedometer Calibrator to correct the MPH reading. For the tire size later on. The gearing doesn't affect the sppedo, but tires do
Didnt you say that regearing does not require speedo calibration, but tire size does? So the gears should not cause the speedo to read incorrect?
@@dougg.4806 tire size affect speedometer but the gearing does not
Does a Toyota map it's trans on RPM, wheel seed, and throttle position? More heavily on one than the other? Wouldn't the trans learn the new gearing to some extent? Has anyone noticed this? I really want to regear. Just skeptical... Perhaps. The extra pep, and towability is what I desire most.
2022 SR 2.7 2WD auto has 4.30 stock, its a dog. Are gears even available for this SR rear? Thank you.
So why the heck wouldn't Toyota deliver these trucks like this? What's the potential downside besides factory warranty?
i have an 2008 fj cruiser manual trany, i am going to regear what do you guys recommend? it running 35s on 17 inch wheels and it has front and back aftermarket bumpers and winch . thank you
I have a 2018 TRD Off Road Tacoma with a Manuel Transmission with 4.30 gears. I only run three tire sizes 235/85/16 or 265/75/16 or 255/85/16 I have s fiberglass truck cap, with Kings 2.5 coilovers (w) upgraded 700lbs springs & remote reservoirs in front & a added leaf kit in the rear with 2.5 Kings shocks with remote reservoirs. Also have the minimum Warn front bumper with the Warn M8000 winch on the front. Would I benefit going from 4.30 gears to either 4.88 or 5.29 gears with a Manuel transmission?
Question. I have a 2017 Tacoma TRD pro and it’s manual, Only mod I did was added some a/t tires a few inch bigger so it’s still all stock in a way. Won’t be adding weight to it. What gear would you recommend?
Would like to know how to get 4.88 or 5.29 gears in my Tacoma .I would not mind coming to you since my Brother lives in Seattle but I live in Florida what can you fellas do for me? Thanks in advance.
Hey Frank - We have a very large dealer network in which we could refer you to a shop we know & trust, if that should suit you?
Email us any time to get started - Info@Nitro-Gear.com
@@NitroGear Excellent please let me know .I live in Saint Petersburg Florida.
Did you replace the front and rear gears?
How do you get that red dash piece?
This is what I want to do to my truck.. but gear set has been out of stock for to long.. I want to get it done before winter.. so please hurry up get gears back in stock
Hi I have a 2021 Tacoma but has a manual trans. Keeping stock tire size. Still go with the 4.88?
Are you living in a mountainous/hilly area? Tow, etc?
Would it be better to have 4.88s or 5.29s on 33s if I occasionally go on road trips 75-80 mph. I’ve put 65k miles on it in 2 years
33s and light weight (no racks, tent, etc) 4.88s are right on the money.
@@NitroGear If you were to stick with 33" tires but 75% of the time run lighter weight, but also that other 25% run with say 4-800lbs added, would I be giving up a lot by not going 5.29? Currently running stock and plan to keep it that way for a while but I know I want to regear now, and wondering if I should go 5.29 right away vs. going 4.88 now and then finding necessity to go 5.29 down the road.
@@MachineSwede 4.88s would be fine
@@NitroGear I have 2nd Gen Tacoma 2WD 3" lift 33s, and no rack, tent, etc. driving mostly on street and long driving in summertime 3 to 5 times. What would be the perfect gear upgrade 4.88 or 5.29?
@@237311 Is it an auto or stick shift my friend?
If auto, you would actually want 4.56, if stick shift, 4.10 or 4.30
Any recommended shop installer in Winnipeg Canada?
What about a 4 cylinder is a 4.88 perfect for a stock 4 cylinder?
What ratio would be recommend for a 1988 Toyota 4x4 V6 truck for trails and a bit of off-roading? (Daily drive)
Really depends on the tire size.
Xjust picked up a 2021 off road long bed, what was the cost to change these out? Bought it to tow the boat I just built and worried about long trips in 4th gear
Will this setup work for a 2021 Tacoma sport with the XP package?(TRD pro wheels setup)
If I have a 2023 3rd Gen Tacoma Limited 4x4, and It is my daily driver and use it most for freeway and highway, which gear ratio is better, 4.56 or 4.88? Please advise. Thank you!
Would this gear works for a 2021 tacoma with 4 cylinder auto 4x4 and with 33" tires?
So then, if I put 33in tires, 285/70R17, on the 3rd gen Tacoma, would you still suggest 4.88 or would you suggest 5.29? Right now I have added only 500lbs of weight to my truck, but I'll probably end up with a grand total of at least 1300lbs
This is what i want to know
How noisy is with those 4.88s on the highway?
I got 4.88 gears front and back for 2016 Silverado z71
Th rear gears is making a noise that sounds like a jet.
Is this normal? Or was this installed wrong?
Should gears be making any noise at all?
I just bought a TRD PRO tacoma automatic. would it be beneficial to change to 5:29 or 4:88 with stock wheels and tires? Im in WA state. are you guys in WA?
sure looks like the Seattle Everett area.
Gear ratios can be hard to comprehend. In the bicycle world gears are significant also. It’s the same thing. When your chain is on a big gear on the wheel, you get more easy or more pull depending if your in the correct gear on your crank. On paper the numbers don’t appear to make sense.
What if you live in a place where highway speed is 80, not 60?
Can still run 80
@@NitroGear im considering buying new but tried an auto trans version and it drove me crazy with stock tires. If I do a lot of highway at 80 is the solution of 4.88s going to eat more fuel? Am I better ofd with a manual?
So how much does a re gear to 4:88's cost?
Great info. Very well explained. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Is the howl noise normal?
Is regearing only available for 4x4 Tacoma's. I'm going to be buying a 2020 4x2 tacoma for work, a lot of highway driving. Planning to sticking to stock tire size.
Should have thrown in a trutrac, they work great on road, especially in rain.
NitroGear, do you have any recommendations for an installer in or around upstate NY?
What does this kind of mod cost?
Thank you so much for making both of these videos I really hope Toyota gets their act together and offers different gear sets in the future
Between the gearing out now and power adjustable seat, might be coming back to Toyota.
I plan on putting 33s on my truck that is identical to this one but it's the 6ft bed. Should I go with 5.29 or 4.88. The truck is an everyday driver.
Would it be more practical a 5.29 on a stock 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro if I plan on adding bedracks and possibly other mods in the future?
Unless you go bigger tires as well(33s), no.
Jtwizzle bull shit u dont need bigger tires. Just more agressive. Be would have more power than you with 31 tractor tires. Would spin the hell out ofnthem
These trucks are 100% geared wrong from the factory. What RPM’s is it running at 75 mph?
Check out the long description below the video, has all of this info:
Stock 2019 Tacoma TRD Offroad w/ Auto Trans:
3.91 & Stock Tire, ~1500 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~1750 RPM @ 70 MPH (NOT ENOUGH RPM!)
4.88 & Stock Tire, ~1950RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2200 RPM @ 70 MPH
33” 4.88, ~1750 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2000 RPM @ 70 MPH)
33” 5.29, ~1900 RPM @ 60 MPH, ~2250 RPM @ 70 MPH)
*Manual trans RPM figures will be higher.
Auto:
Stock-33” 4.88 Most Popular
33”+ 5.29 Most Popular (or AT w/o Locker)
Manual:
32-34” 4.88 Most Popular
35”+ 5.29 Most Popular
I have a stock 2021 Trd Pro do you recommend using 5.29 if I am using the stock wheels? may add bed rack and tent later.
4.88s for stock tires :)
So would 4.88 be great for a 2002 Toyota 4runner 3.4 V6, with 275's or 285's on tires???!
When it comes to towing, isn't it bet for it to have a 3.90 gear system?
Prolly a dumb question. So does it have to be a trd model with a locker to re gear to 4.88 or 5.29? Or can you re gear a SR model that doesn’t have a factory locker?
The video started out on Easy Street, is your shop located there?
Hi I have 35x12.5 on a 6 inch lift. Should I go with a 488 regear?
Nitro gear I have a 2014 Tacoma 2.7 single cab what gears you recommend it runs like a tractor with 245/70/17 bfg mud terrain 🤙
Approximately how much does changing gears cost?
If I get 35s and 6 inch lift what do you recommend 4.88 or 5.29. Most going to be driven on the streets here and there haul a boat and go off road 1 in a blue moon.
What would you recommend for a 2015 Tacoma with 34- 35" tires, steel bumpers, and set up for offroading?
5.29's
5.29s - at very least 4.88, but you would be better off with 5.29
www.nitro-gear.com/Toyota-8-CS-8-4-Nitro-Gear-Package-p/gptaco05plus-select.htm
I’m going to get the 4.88 on 33s, besides better mpg would I get more power or better torque?
2005 Tacoma on 35’s... i need a regear. What should i go with? 4.88?
Manual or Auto?
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