I will be getting front + rear lockers for my 2020 LC200 and in the process will getting new front + rear new OE differentials with 3.93 gears. I will be running 285/70R18 tires at 33.98".
I wanted to ask if anyone has either regeared to 3.93 and how you feel about the change in terms of driveability, crawling performance, off the line performance, and cruising performance?
Based on reading other threads about gearing, I understand the 8-speed transmission has a better crawl ratio compared to 6-speed with 4.88. So, I think 3.93 should be a good ratio for 8-speed with 34" tires. The @sleeoffroad built heritage truck which was commissioned by @Eric Sarjeant had 34" tires and 3.93 gears. In the video, Christo mentioned the 3.93 ratio was a good match for 34" tires. Based on these choices made by experts like Christo and Eric, I feel it will be a great long term choice but just wanted to ask what others think about this and if there are any owners who have taken this path and their feelings about the choice.
Thoughts, experiences?
I wanted to ask if anyone has either regeared to 3.93 and how you feel about the change in terms of driveability, crawling performance, off the line performance, and cruising performance?
Based on reading other threads about gearing, I understand the 8-speed transmission has a better crawl ratio compared to 6-speed with 4.88. So, I think 3.93 should be a good ratio for 8-speed with 34" tires. The @sleeoffroad built heritage truck which was commissioned by @Eric Sarjeant had 34" tires and 3.93 gears. In the video, Christo mentioned the 3.93 ratio was a good match for 34" tires. Based on these choices made by experts like Christo and Eric, I feel it will be a great long term choice but just wanted to ask what others think about this and if there are any owners who have taken this path and their feelings about the choice.
Thoughts, experiences?