Topic: Re-gearing is grrrrrrrreat!!

[dropthattaco]

So me any my pop spent all day today re-gearing my truck. It's an 81 that went from 3:90s to 4.88s. All I can say is this is probably one of the best investments I've made in a long time. It accelerates better (no riding the clutch to get it to move), it has more pep, and I can actually use 5th gear now. Just thought I'd share my experience today with the group. It's healthy, you know. 

[Yoat Goat]

Regearing is a blessing, especially for the 4 bangers! What are your plans for this truck?

[dropthattaco [OP]]

Well, nothing crazy, really. I'll probably never do dual cases, big lift, or anything like that. Probably try for hy-steer, maybe 2-3" of lift, and maybe some 33's (it's got 31's on it now). I actually just put on a weber 32-36 on it today, so it runs like it should, so it should be good for awhile. Maybe after I get some more $$$ I wanna try to put a chevy 5.3l in it. We'll see...

[Yoat Goat]

Sweet, so are you just gonna DD this hog?

[dropthattaco [OP]]

Yeah it and my Tacoma comprise my DD's. My taco is a 97 2wd mini with a turbo 2rz pushing about 290 hp and 320 tq. It is a blast to drive but has an expensive taste for premium, so it's nice to be able to put the cheap stuff in the 81 and just drive.

[DCabTaco]

Thats great, but just as an FYI if you do go with a chevy small block or anything like that, you will be overgeared for the 33s.

[Yoat Goat]

That Taco would be badass. Pics?

[mmessier2]

I was amazed the difference when I went from my stock gears and 33's to 5.29s and 37's.

[dropthattaco [OP]]

Here's the taco. It's a hoot!

[KDXSR5]

[Yoat Goat]

Now theres a taco i'd like to get my hands on!

[spc mike]

"dropthattaco" are you on custom tacos?? if not u should

[dropthattaco [OP]]

Yeah I'm on CT. That's where I get info for the taco (and brag about it  ). I figure if it can't go off road, it might as well haul ass! I come here (and TTORA and Pirate and Dezertrangers, but mostly here) for info on ol' blue.

[Kurlee Daddee]

This is the thread I needed to see. I am in the process of getting a set of 4.88's for my truck this week. And this is motivation to get off my butt and purchase them. Thanks!

[SamuelEngelking]

ok i have stock 4:10 gears in my toyota pickup i want to go with some 5:29's My question is what all do i need to purchase to make this swap? and where is the best place to make my order??

[dropthattaco [OP]]

I ordered mine through Randy's Ring and Pinion, cause they have really good customer service. They aren't the cheapest, but I think customer service is worth a butt load.