After watching this video. I have come to a conclusion that will be buying a red north face jacket. And then talk about regearing my taco.

New Tacomas stock Auto- 3.90 gears Manual- 4.30 gears Just some info for y'all.

We need more content like this. We also need content for those manual, 3rd gen Tacoma’s.

His knowledge about gearing is amazing want to regear my 4th gen 4runner.

Outstanding video. Love the in depth explanation of the gearing. I really enjoy your videos and collaborations with the fellow weekendlanders ie LLOD, Jason K and others. I plan on building up my 2019 TRD pro taco and regearing. Thank you for the video

This man knew his stuff.. This is the content I was looking for. New Tacoma owner and purchased a 2020 TRDOR with 33s with the ironman nitro stage 2 lift and was wondering about the gear ratio.. I'm planning on adding more weight from the bumpers to slide plates.. so this vid really helped me choose the hear ratio.

Love seeing people that are passionate about one company or one brand.

That guy has a lot of knowledge

I enjoy watching your videos. Inspiring me with my new Tacoma. Just getting started

Very informational thanks guys keep up the good work

I’m definitely getting the 5.29’s

That's alot of info. He knows his stuff

Sounds like with me living in the mountains of West Virginia 5.29's are what's gonna be best for my 2021 Taco. I noticed how he spoke of that extra overdrive too. I could tell that 6th gear was just too much so I started running mine in S-mode and only going to 5th gear. Plus I noticed it helped a lot with the gear hunting as well. After this video I'm definitely going to see about getting mine regeared ASAP. Thanks for the video guys!

Glad I stumbled onto this video. Makes perfect sense why my 2019 tacoma can never stay in OD on the highway. It’s the only vehicle I’ve ever owned that gets worse mpg on the hwy than in town. I’m definitely gonna get it regeared.

Thanks for all the great info

I have a 2014 FJ Cruiser and I’ve always thought the gearing is off especially when I rig it up for a trip + passengers. On top of that it’s struggling depending on wind conditions in complete stock setting. I’ve driven and F-150 on the highway with no dramas and wonder why doesn’t my FJ feel like that. Re-gearing my FJ might be the solution to a lot of my problems. This guy really sounds like he knows his stuff basing it on his experience.

Thank goodness for this set of videos. All of us are gonna be in a gear shop eventually .Just one question ....How much did that set you back ?

Just picked up a 2019 TRD OR. This was very helpful!

Thank you for the education!

Great information 👍🏻

Had a 93 t100 4wd for a while. Damn thing had 4.70 ratio stock rear end. Couldn’t drive it on the interstate hardly running 29 inch tires. Even that low of a ratio that truck was gutless. You are right about power and rpm being different. The 3.0 had no power; 4.70s just give a better crawl ratio.

Great video man I need to do this

Oh also have a custom steel bumper with light bar 4 rigid quads and 10k winch

I have a manual 2017 TRD sport manual. Manual is geared about right, i just wish the 6th was geared a little taller. There is a 1-2 MPG difference between 70 MPH and 80 MPH on the highway. 80 in 6th is about 2800 rpm, and MPG takes a bit hit.

Son has an 06 tacoma 4x4 4.0 with a six inch lift with 35" tires (came that way). Pretty sure the gears are factory which I would have to check. Anyway we do want to get it re-geared, doesn't pull anything right now, however we are looking at getting as much out of this truck as possible. Not pulling anything at this time. Just want to get this Tacoma to do what it should be doing. Would re-gearing produce better power and mileage or one over the other. Thanks. Great video! Cheers

Thanks for the video. Is there another you've done for Gen 1 and 2 Taco's?

Interesting to watch this video. My 2016 Tacoma 4dr V6 4x2 has stock everything. I added only a pipe rack, tonneau cover, and running boards. I would like better performance driving uphills. Currently driving at 60-65 mph my engine is reading 4200-4300 rpm. What would be the best new gear size to improve the perfordmance. I recently rode a 2017 Tacoma (same everything as my tacoma) except it was a 4x2 Sport. Traveling at 60-65 mph, it's rpm was approximately 3000 rpm +/-.

thanx for the video. I am going to get a 6 inch lift on my tacoma and run 34s/55 lbs plus the weight of the rims (29 lbs) so yeah I think regearing may help.

After owning my 2020 for 2 full months I am now wishing I had gone with the manual transmission.

Carl rocks! I did 5.29 gears in both Diffs of my 2019 Taco TRD Off-Road and it runs great. Massive improvement, drives like a different vehicle.

This guy is a genius

I am interested in landcruiser in background, could you do a video on that?

A lot of good info in this vid. Gonna have to re-gear ASAP lol

Excellent explanation of how Tacomas are geared way too tall, especially on the automatics.

Without this video I wouldn’t of known what gear to pick from. I ended up going with the Nitro 5.29 since I have a 2wd lifted on 33’s and I drive a lot on the highway. Ty for the video brother!!!’

I think im getting some 4.88’s im on 35’s and have the magnuson supercharger but still want more power might go lower on gears still cant decide. Mine is a manual 2020 with the 3.6

2016 SR5 double cab long bed, 1500rpms is 60mph and 70-75 fluctuates around 2000rpms 3inch lift stock tires I can still do 23mpgs if I'm nice on it, might regear with 33s but I'll have to see how she drives, maybe a tune might just clean it up

I wonder if nitro has any dealers / service providers in southern cal...? I obviously trust these dudes and would like the same service as you get in CO.

Know he talking about! Not like some people.👍💪

It is interesting to see you run 4.88/5.29 when I'm on 4.10s with my ZR2 diesel and the crawl ratio is right where it needs to be. Diesel vs gas, LOVE your taco. If you are ever in the midwest think of me and lets do some collab vids. I just crossed 50k miles on my ZR2 and finally have 35s and 4.10s, check out my build here. I go over how the delete is, the diesel and how to fit 35s. ​@​

Well what was their thought process behind putting the lower numerical gear ratio from the factory?

I have a stock 09 automatic tacoma that’s factory supercharged and my truck really searches for gears and jerks a lot when it shifts. What gearing would you guys recommend to help fix that?

How about o to 60mph times with 5.29 Nitro gears in the Tacoma ?

great info , helped a lot. Where is this shop located?

I had my taco regeared to 4.88 by ECGS and it just failed, did the right break in procedure + oil change and 15K miles later Toyota just diagnosed it with a bad rear diff and both rear axle bearings and seals

It's so true im at 19-24 mpg in my trd off road manual, all stock by the way.

I have 2010 Toyota Tacoma manual access cab I’m looking at going with 33 or 35 what gears should I go with

What would be best the best gears for 2nd Gen Tacoma v6 4.0 long bed auto with 33” tires?

I got a 91 pick up sas with 35 tsl boggers triple Case and 5.29 with lockers front and back

2019 Tacoma here. 3.90 is not enough for a stock tacoma. I can't imagine upsizing tires or expecting any form of off-road performance without regearing. Thanks for the info...

I do a lot of interstate driving generally running 75-80mph what gear would be best to bring rpm down? I drive 2018 trd sport 6 speed manual.

Answered my question as a manual guy 4.88s it is then, not 5.29s. Thank you!

If you have a 3rd gen Tacoma 5.29s are the only way to go! I’m running 285/70R17 BFG KM3 tires. No more driving around in 4th gear, no more hunting for gears, it’s a totally different truck. I highly recommend 5.29s. $1000 for labor and around $1260 for the gears. I went ahead and had a ARB front locker installed for no additional labor cost but I had the arb air compressor already installed. Just had to pay for the front locker.

Can you still run the 5.29s with the TRD factory rear locker?

Most important question.....how did he go about importing that 70 series LC?

Sick video brother! Great info. I have a 3rd gen longbed tacoma 2wd and plan on towing a toyhualer. What gears would you recommend. (I don’t plan on overlanding)

What does the labor run on a gearing upgrade? Is it something a normal person can do? Thanks

So whatchu saying is re gear to 4.88 on a stock 14' by 4x4 first ...cuz I've notice it does kinda lag to get going some times

Mateo! Love your channel cause it's all about the Taco! Thank for all the info you put out there. I want to regear my TRD 2016 . But I don't live close to any business that can get it done for me professionally. My friend told me there are companies that I can buy their front and rear diffs at the ratios I want online . I could do the removal and installation myself and the breaking period myself. Then I could send them my diffs for credit? Any direction could help, Thank you .

So I'm looking to regear my 2016 with 4 inch BDS lift with 32 inch tires on 18 inch wheels what gear should I go with

Can u order a Yoda with 5.29 gearing?? What about the front diff when your locked in will it affect it with higher gearing?

So if i dont plan on building a huge rig.. 5.29s are still the way to go?

I love watching your videos! Can you please tell me the max towing capacity for 3rd gen Supercharger with re-gearing? I want to be able to tow a 5th wheel rv weighing 8000lbs. Is this even possible for a supercharged Tacoma?

What do you loose by re-gearing? Top speed??

All this talk of Toyotas and I'm here eyeballin the back end of the Scout.

Just make sure the shop that does your gears knows what they're doing. So many shops swapping out gears and the mechanics don't have a clue what they're 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.

One thing I didn’t hear anyone mention is freeway driving. As in 80 mph. I’ve got a 19 Tacoma with 3” lift and 33’s and it gear hunts sooo bad. I don’t have any bumpers or any extra weight, but do both freeway and off-roading. I don’t want to be driving 80mph with the rpms really high, so would the 4.88 or 5.10 be better?

I have a sr5 16 with 33in tires and a 2.7l I4. Is it worth it to regear to 4.88?

Can an ARB locking diff be used with 5.29 gears?

From what I am hearing here, and the other videos is that it's 5.29's all the way. Regardless of tire size or weight. The tech has made a point of metioning the new trucks ( 2016+) love the higher revs and you might as well go with the 5.29s. I have a 2020, with no real intention on going real heavy in mods, just a cap and potentialy a rooftop tent. No one has definitively said this so it would be great if someone just said straight up. All he is saying is regearing is needed from stock.

Do you have a Toyota sewing machine. Nice Epic 22 wakeboarding boat. They disappeared. Great treasure.

what gears does the 3rd gen tacoma with a 4 cylinder engine Automatic have stock???? I think it has 4.30 gears....

@tacomabeast thanks for the Video awesome info I have a 06 Tacoma on 33’s 2wd installed a 1/12 leveling kit don’t really want this truck for off-roading I just went more for the off-road look and after the 33’s I lost a lot of power I have the 4.0l engine and after some research I seen re hearing would help make my truck lighter again I know you mentioned on a Manual transmisión with 33s to go with 4.88 but I’m also gonna add a bully dog performance tuner so don’t know if that would send me another direction as far as ratio my truck as stock before the tires and leveling kit no extra weigh on so would you guys please give me your input on what to go with also is there a website where I can order these gears from or what’s your guys shop location I’m in California the southern part anyways thanks a lot awesome vids

Did you carve your initials on the side of the building? asking for a friend.

So I heard u say a manual 6 speed has a 4:30 stock ratio. I have a 2nd gen trd off road. I'm running 33s. U recommended going 4.88. If I were to upgrade to 35s should I go 5.29 like the people with automatics are doing or stay with the 4.88. Not sure what I have right now but its stock and I'm running 33s and it drives great.

I get 19-27 mpg in my 2020 Taco, I will be getting it re geared though. I use 6th a lot around town and get great mpg, but when I get on the freeway it’s in and out of 6th until 85mph. Weird that they don’t have a 6th gear lockout, but it’s all for EPA and bean counters sabotaging r&d funds. If this thing had the new 10 speed Lexus has, it would be untouchable

Why yall standing outside in the cold, you forget the keycode? Very Good info though 👍

Go back and do a video on his1987 Australian troopy please.

OK that's great and all for you guys with 35" tires and what about us that are closer to stock? I have a 2005 SR5 access cab.... And unfortunately bone stock it feels like it needs to be regeared..... I actually have slightly larger tires on it 265/70 17...... Yes my gas mileage is absolutely terrible. I mean I get 15 in town the minute I hit the freeway I dropped down as low as 11 mpg if I'm doing the 80 mph speed limit...

TO PUT IT SIMPLE: the regearing actually makes use of the 6 speed transmission. 6th gear is useless without a regear. The engine can handle it no problem. It's the transmission and differential that can't handle the engine efficiently

Dang that is not much for MPGs out of that white Taco, I get 21 in my bone stock Tacoma at the pump driving around town. I got 25 in the hills off-roading slowly on misc dirt roads. I do have a manual transmission though, so 4.30s in the rear. Again, all of that is measured at the pump when I fill up.

Running 37's on a 2nd gen. auto, was looking at 4.88, think I'll go with 5.29's as I was asking with Nitro reps.

Hi. What do I need for a 2x4 sequioa. Running 33s with a leveling kit... little slow up hill with a family of 7...much appreciated...

Standard Taco 🤙🏽

Cant wait for the snow wheeling video!!

How much did it cost to regear if you don't mind

What is the approximate cost for the regearing?

Great video. Is the 2020 Tacoma still in need of regearing right off the lot?

What about speed sensor

I have an 18 6m/t. I think my future, if i keep this truck, is a 3.73 or lower and the 2Lo mod

So you guys don't see a problem running 285 70 17 on eibach lift 6mt. It turns 2250rpms with 265 75 16 at 65 at the moment. Thanks

@tacomabeast what would be best gearing for my 2012 Toyota Tacoma 2.7l on 35’s? I’m still wanting to be able to drive freeway speeds as well. Thanks in advance!!

Kinda late to the party, but any suggestions for performance (4.88 vs 5.29). Best for maintaining power in the dunes vs trails/crawling? 2019 DCLB Taco w/35’s.

when regearing a new tacoma, what effect does it have on the crawl control and 4x4 settings? What changes and what doesn't?

Love the content. I live in Austin Texas, wish I could drive to you for regearing. Where can I locally get an equally expert vendor to regear my 2022 Tacoma TRD Off-Road? Regearing is serious business; I want experts doing the work vs. a company that installs leveling kits & bigger wheels and tires contracting such services. Does that make sense?

What’s the average cost of a re-gearing cost?

What about 5.29 on a 07 Tacoma with 35's

Are same year 4runners the same story?

I bought a 2016 tacoma in late 2015 and a cousin of mine who is a mechanic said i should of waited till the 18 and 19 models come out reason being is so toyota can work out the bugs he said everytime a new model comes out the first year is always the worst i should of listened my biggest problem with my 16 manual tacoma 4x4 was a clutch issue everytime i took it off road i noticed clutch slippage other people with the same model said the exact same thing. I was ready to upgrade the clutch but had an cash offer for my truck so i sold it big mistake i should of kept that dam truck.