Topic: 33's with 4.10 gearing?

[toyomr285]

I have a stock 85 efi pickup and I am on tight budget.  I used the truck mostly for cruising and going fishing.  My questions are:

I am planning to run 33x10.5 bfg a/t, is stock gearing ok?  Or should I stick with 31?  Because the tire weight from a 31 to a 33 is only a 5 pounds difference. I know the rule is 4.88 for 33's, but is it over kill for 33x10.5?

If I run the 33's will the stock birfields be ok?

any feedback will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

[Quick Draw]

Yes to all.  It will be a bit slower, but you'll be fine.

[greg_k113]

I ran 35" tires and stock 4.10 gears when I was in highschool it wasn't that bad go for it.

[sparkynacho]

it would work with a 5 speed but I wouldn't dare with an automatic.

[emsvitil]

it would work with a 5 speed but I wouldn't dare with an automatic.

5th will almost be useless.............. (no hills, or against the wind)

[toyomr285 [OP]]

Thank you for the feedback, it sounds like I should stick with the 31's.

[8D3TOY]

I think the narrower tire will help, less rolling resistance.  I have 31's on my 83 and swapped my buddys 33's on and it was a dog but doable and 5th was useless.  When I put my 31's back on it felt like a trophy truck for a day now its slow again.  Your clutch will be happier with the 31's.

[unclejpl4x4]

you will be fine  thats what i got 33  12.5 bfg MTs 4.10

[jeff22r]

run um!! just dont enter any races!!!! saves u $ on speedin tickets! and 5th is over rated!!!
 

[Phazertwo]

I would keep the 31's because it doesn't sound like you need the 33's.  And 4.88 are a little on the low end for my DD 4runner, with 33" BFG at's

PZ

[Travis H]

i ran 37s stock gears and it wasnt too bad, just really hard on the clutch, i also ran 33s on the same truck and it was perfectly fine.

i say go for it, i dont know why people say 5th is useless i used 5th on the highway with 37s just fine.

[greg_k113]

Trust me it will be fine 5th will not be useless.

[toyomr285 [OP]]

Thanks for the info everyone!

[Rocksurfer]

22r 5th will be rarely used but with a 22re motor there is a little more hp so with 33's you will get more use. I ran 33's on my 84 22r and my buddies 85 22re would pull me on the highway. I wouldn't worry much running 33's but if you don't need them then why get them. It sounds like you are ok with 31's so you may consider sticking with them.

[chunkybutfunky934]

im running 33s with 4.10s and a 22r. If you can stick with 31s, do it. mpgs suck and 4th to 5th suck aswell. Its bearable though.

[greg_k113]

I didnt buy a Toyota 4x4 to go fast.

[unclejpl4x4]

I use my 5th gear allday   only time i can't is when i have the trailer pulling the atv 

[8D3TOY]

Sounds like 32's are the answer.