I heard a rumor about; Gears! (1 Viewer)

[NMOverland]

With a little research it seems that one can take a 4.88 gearset out of a 92-95 4runner/Pickup and this would be a direct bolt on for 1986-1989 4runner.

If true, this sounds like a great way to regear. Does anyone know if this is a good way to go?

 

[Dumpolina]

Yes. I might have a set

 

[pappy]

Not exactly a secret. I run 4.56 V6 diffs in my 1985. Diffs 1979- 1995 interchange.

 

[Toast]

Damnit pappy we were trying to keep that on the down low... now everybody knows

 

[Toast]

Sorry NMOverland, not trying to be a complete jack hole. Just gotta poke fun here and there. 92-95 4runners have the unique 4:88 gear set that cannot be swapped with other gear sets. Great if you find some for a good price but are considered one time use (in my opinion) if you break them. Tons of threads out there on them. Hope that helps.

 

[Dumpolina]

Yes. I might have a set

I apologize I will rephrase.
yes diffs interchange. I have 4.88 rear 3rd and front 7.5 from a 4Runner in my 94 p/u. I have not done it but assume the 86-89 7.5 is the same as the 90-94, aside from possible ADD
I thought I had an extra pair but only have my backup set. I do have a contact I Albuquerque that probably has a pair but his prices are a little high lately. PM me if you want his info

 

[liveoak]

With a little research it seems that one can take a 4.88 gearset out of a 92-95 4runner/Pickup

you want to swap the whole third member, not just the gear set
They are found in the following

• ‘92-‘95 4Runner, IFS, V6, 31” tires, auto transmission, tow package
• ‘92-‘95 pickup, IFS, V6, 31” tires, auto transmission, tow package

The vehicle will also usually have:

1. door tag code of G144
2. white pinion paint code - the end of the pinion (driveshaft removed) will have paint on it

Cheap 4.88 Gears: 4.88s straight from Toyota

Toyota offered some tall gearsets from the factory. Here's where to find the cheaper Toyota factory 4.88 differentials and some gotchas when using them.

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