Topic: 5.29 or 4.88

[dune_it86]

getting all kinds a toys now just got an 85 efi 4runner lifted clearing 35 toyos perfectly for 2800.00 have a question drove it for 3 hours on the freeway and noticed that stock gears and 35's suck ass so for the 35's whats would be better all aroung gear 5.29 or 4.88 open diff's F/R

[toynizzy]

i would run 5.29's,im getting ready to put my 35 mtr's on and im getting 5.29 for my junk.the difference between the 2 is like 200-300 rpm's i think.so i say 5.29's but that just my 

[whiteman]

5.29's   

[crapyota]

I have 5.29s and like the fact that i can use my 5th gear. also can do 70 on the freeway.plus they rock on the trail for crawling. i am running 35x14.5x15 boggers 

[SQUIRREL MONSTER]

I have 5.29s and like the fact that i can use my 5th gear. also can do 70 on the freeway.plus they rock on the trail for crawling. i am running 35x14.5x15 boggers

just installed my 5:29's last week and man are they nice! running 35 BFG's on the highway, im running 5th gear at 68mph doing 3000rpms. perfect in my opinion. i have yet to go wheelin it yet but im sure they'll also shine on the trails.

[Willy Mammoth]

Yup, 5.29's is the way to go.  I wish I could go lower, but that isn't recommended.

[Rocksurfer]

One more vote for 5.29's to match the tire size, only drawback would be the smallish pinion so make sure you get a high quality R&P or you'll end up with a few missing teeth.

[Willy Mammoth]

Did you see the thread about the 5.71's, I am considering this as an option so I can maybe use 5th gear on the hwy.

38" swampers and 65 hp dont get along too well.

[alwaysbroken]

5.29's because you now after those 35's wear out your going to be thinking bigger

[79coyotefrg]

hey Mark  have you thought about using a portal  on each pinion

[SQUIRREL MONSTER]

Did you see the thread about the 5.71's, I am considering this as an option so I can maybe use 5th gear on the hwy.

38" swampers and 65 hp dont get along too well.

tho after a pint.... doesent the matter of gears become usless if you dont really have the power to spin that much tire?

[Vic stuff]

after runnin 4.88's on mine on the street i hate it, wish i had the cash to spring for the 5.29's, oh well guess thats what tow rigs are for lol

[Willy Mammoth]

tho after a pint.... doesent the matter of gears become usless if you dont really have the power to spin that much tire?

It's fine off road with lower t case gearing, but the ratio is to high to keep at speed in 4th at hwy speed and that is what you should gear for.

[KYOTA]

5.29's would be better for what you want but 4.88's are stronger . I went with 4.88's with 35's then went to 38's, its not the greatest on the road but it doesnt see much road time and when crawlin it doesnt matter .

Mark 5.71's DONT DO IT !!! you'll be breaking them left and right with your 38's! weak P'sOS !!

[whiteman]

5.29's 

[cddallara]

I don't know. On my last runner, I had a mildly built 22re, and 4.88's. I started w/32's, then eventually went to 37's. I had no problems keeping up with traffic, and liked having a "stronger" r/p....The only thing I really missed was when I went to 37's, I was back to almost stock tcase gears.(doubler, but no 4.7's)

[Willy Mammoth]

I don't know. On my last runner, I had a mildly built 22re, and 4.88's. I started w/32's, then eventually went to 37's. I had no problems keeping up with traffic, and liked having a "stronger" r/p....The only thing I really missed was when I went to 37's, I was back to almost stock tcase gears.(doubler, but no 4.7's)

What HP is your engine rated at? I am sure it is more than 65 HP.

I would not recommend anyone use the 5.71, you just don't need them if you have any power at all. Use a lower Tcase gear set or double low range. I agree that would be stronger.

I carry a spare so I am not worried about them breaking. If it becomes a problem and happens a lot I will go back, but I am going to at least give them a try.

I have broken about 5 sets of 5.29's , 2 sets of 4.88's and 2 sets of 4.10's. The only gears I haven't been able to break was 3.90's , I exploded the clutch first.

All we can do is    and see what happens. 

[brakeman]

I have 5.29s and like the fact that i can use my 5th gear. also can do 70 on the freeway.plus they rock on the trail for crawling. i am running 35x14.5x15 boggers

what kind of truck you got?

[whiteman]

5.29's