Ring and Pinion Sets for 100 Series (1 Viewer)

[pugwash]

HI All,

Looking to re-gear to 4.88s on my 100

There seem to be quite a few sets out there- any to avoid in particular, or any particular to buy? is it like buying CVs the more you pay the stronger they are?

 

[cjmoon]

I've used about every brand over the years. can't say any one is better than the other. now I'm a Nitro Rep so that's my go too but buy others if somethign isn't available and don't want to wait.

 

[abuck99]

Nitro is really the only option for 100 series Toyota 4.88's; FYI-availability was awful 6 months ago- maybe better now- IDK

 

[JOSHD]

Nitro is really the only option for 100 series Toyota 4.88's; FYI-availability was awful 6 months ago- maybe better now- IDK

Actually there is also this.
I'm just waiting for someone else to use them and give us a review.

Revolution Gear Package For Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series 1998-02 4.88 Gear Package (T9.5-T8R) With Locker

www.revolutiongear.com

 

[abuck99]

Cool haven't seen those - hmm Made in Korea- same origin as Nitro. Interesting.

But let me rephrase: Nitro used to be the best - proven option as far as the ring & pinion goes for Toyota. The master install kits used to feature Koyo bearings solid spacer for the rear crush on front- but came with NON oem diff seals and those tend to leak. That was all before they were sold and I can't speak to the quality of components today if there's been any changes in sourcing etc.YMMV

 

[saucebox]

Actually there is also this.
I'm just waiting for someone else to use them and give us a review.

Revolution Gear Package For Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series 1998-02 4.88 Gear Package (T9.5-T8R) With Locker

www.revolutiongear.com

Have around 10k miles on a set, they seem...fine? Nothing weird/wild on the drain plugs when the fluid was changed.

Nitro were unobtanium when I was looking. I got everything from ECGS and was a little pissed they sent Revolution instead of what I added to cart (they used a Nitro picture on the listing), but got a good enough deal on it around Christmas last year that I just stuffed them in.

 

[Roosevelt T]

Cool haven't seen those - hmm Made in Korea- same origin as Nitro. Interesting.

But let me rephrase: Nitro used to be the best - proven option as far as the ring & pinion goes for Toyota. The master install kits used to feature Koyo bearings solid spacer for the rear crush on front- but came with NON oem diff seals and those tend to leak. That was all before they were sold and I can't speak to the quality of components today if there's been any changes in sourcing etc.YMMV

All of this. Especially about the diff seals, get OEM.

 

[abuck99]

Interesting that ECGS didn’t let you know of the product change-

I waited 6 months for Nitro’s through ECGS and finally got them in Feb- I took them my diffs and they did the set up. I was told they had another option but I didn’t want to experiment and waited for the nitro’s.

I will say that If ECGS is offering Revolution gear- they must be allright because afik they don’t have a reputation for selling or installing junk products. I found them to be very straight good business.

 

[JOSHD]

Have around 10k miles on a set, they seem...fine? Nothing weird/wild on the drain plugs when the fluid was changed.

Nitro were unobtanium when I was looking. I got everything from ECGS and was a little pissed they sent Revolution instead of what I added to cart (they used a Nitro picture on the listing), but got a good enough deal on it around Christmas last year that I just stuffed them in.

Did it require a special yoke like the Nitro gears do?

 

[saucebox]

Did it require a special yoke like the Nitro gears do?

Nope, same spline count as stock. It's fewer splines than the Nitro. I got a new one anyway though.

 

[pugwash]

Thanks All,

Whats ECGS?

Might give the revolution gears a go (thanks for the heads up- i hadn't come across those) - the gear sets are pretty chunky, so you've got to work had to break one and to be honest the GBP/USD rate is really bad for us at the moment, so savings on the price is a big help!

 

[saucebox]

Thanks All,

Whats ECGS?

Might give the revolution gears a go (thanks for the heads up- i hadn't come across those) - the gear sets are pretty chunky, so you've got to work had to break one and to be honest the GBP/USD rate is really bad for us at the moment, so savings on the price is a big help!

Sorry. East Coast Gear Supply, here in the states.

 

[Louieboy]

I've been waiting 4 months and there are still on backorder Yukon Nitro and a couple Other brands does anybody have a 9 and a 1/2 kit with threaded bolts 1999 landcruiser..!!!help