2016 & newer Toyota Tacoma/Hilux 8.75" Nitro Gear Package. 4:88 or 5:29 Ratio
2016 & newer Toyota Tacoma/Hilux 8.75" Nitro Gear Package. 4:88 or 5:29 Ratio
Brand: Nitro Gear & Axle
Part Number: GPTAC2016-XXX-875
Description
Toyota 8.75" 4.88 or 5.29 Ratio Nitro Front & Rear Gear Package Kit
Fits:
2016 & Newer Tacoma Automatic with OEM locker
2016 & Newer Tacoma Manual with or without OEM locker
2016 & Newer Hilux Revo with or without OEM Locker*
Recommended: 6 quarts of Nitro Synthetic Plus Gear Lube
Nitro Gear Package for 16+ Toyota Tacoma is one of Nitro's biggest sellers because these trucks need regeared. The Tacoma has a very tall overdrive in 5th AND 6th gear to turn low RPMS. The new 3.5l V6 makes plenty of horsepower, but needs to reach it's power band. Even with stock tires we have found the 6th gear is nearly useless, the gearing is so high that the transmission is constantly shifting.
In a STOCK Tacoma, automatic 6th gear puts you at ~1500 RPM @ 60MPH. This simply does not work. You may not realize it, but you probably are hardly ever in 6th gear unless you are almost going downhill. By regearing you can bring the motor back to the RPM it needs to be. This will improve Economy, Performance, and shifting. This is one of the most important modifications you can make to your late model Tacoma whether on a stock truck, or especially when running oversized tire. This is the only way to properly compensate for inadequate factory gearing and the increase in tire diameter. We often hear people are worried they will turn high rpm's if they regear. This is simply not the case. Remember, the Auto trans has a double overdrive. See the below examples: Example
Tech Note:
*Will not fit Dana built rear axle
-Fits 3.91 & up carrier.
-Fits factory OEM carrier or ARB RD111.
-Only fits models with automatic transmissions and OEM E-locker or manual transmission models.
Nitro Gear Package for 16+ Toyota Tacoma is one of Nitro's biggest sellers because these trucks need regeared. The Tacoma has a very tall overdrive in 5th AND 6th gear to turn low RPMS. The new 3.5l V6 makes plenty of horsepower, but needs to reach it's power band. Even with stock tires we have found the 6th gear is nearly useless, the gearing is so high that the transmission is constantly shifting. In a STOCK Tacoma Automatic 6th gear puts you at ~1500 RPM @ 60MPH. This simply does not work. You may not realize it, but you probably are hardly ever in 6th gear unless you are almost going downhill. By regearing you can bring the motor back to the RPM it needs to be. This will improve Economy, Performance, and shifting. This is one of the most important modifications you can make to your late model Tacoma whether on a stock truck, or especially when running oversized tire. This is the only way to properly compensate for inadequate factory gearing and the increase in tire diameter. We often hear people are worried they will turn high rpm's if they regear. This is simply not the case. Remember, the Auto trans has a double overdrive. See the below examples:
Nitro Master kits include name brand OE quality bearings.
The 2016 & Newer Tacoma is a fantastic vehicle, the new engine packs a punch into a fairly small displacement, and needs RPM's to operate efficiently and at peak performance. We have found the factory gearing to be inadequate even on stock vehicles in many cases. By re-gearing your diffs with a Nitro Gear Package you can restore performance and economy by optimizing the RPM range your engine runs at. We've already provided gears for hundreds of the 2016+ Tacoma, with excellent feedback and reports of much better drivability, performance, and economy. Many say that they love that their truck is not constantly shifting, and just feels “right".
Here are some rough recommendations based on tire sizes for the average daily driver / weekend warrior:
31"-33" 4.88
34" or larger 5.29 (Great for especially loaded trucks, or towing. Also ideal for 4 cylinder trucks)
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.
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.
Automatic:
Stock-33" 4.88 Most Popular
33"+ 5.29 Most Popular
Manual:
32-34" 4.88 Most Popular
34"+ 5.29 Most Popular
Gear Packages for 2016+ Toyota Tacoma 4x4:
Click here for Models w/ 8.75 Rear (TRD Offroad, TRD Pro, and all Manual Trans)
Click here for Models w/ 8" Rear (Automatic TRD Sport, Sr5, LTD)
Installation: Labor charge for a regear is generally about 12 hours. We also recommend Nitro Gear lube. We do offer professional installation in our Cashmere, WA Facility and generally need the truck for 1-2 days.
*Figures are for 4x4, 2wd only need 1 end done, so cost is much less.
Nitro Complete Gear Package Includes:
Front ring & pinion
Front Master Install Kit including upgraded solid pre-load spacer
Rear ring & pinion
Rear Master Install Kit including upgraded solid pre-load spacer
We at Nitro Gear & Axle realize the difficulty for the average consumer or install shop to compile the list of parts and prices required when doing a gear change. To make it easier for everyone the experts at Nitro are introducing an industry first- "Gear Packages" for many popular 4x4 Fits. One part number. One price. One click away.
Note:Does not fit dana built rear axle
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