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Can someone identify my differential

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Sen Deda, Dec 2, 2021.

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Dec 2, 2021 at 1:47 AM

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I have a rwd, 2.7 2012 Tacoma, I am aware I either have the 8” or 8.4” but I do not know which one.

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This link might help. It’s on the door sticker. See the link for details

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...n-rear-diff-lube-change.745117/#post-26531449

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5 lug or 6 lug?

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All 6 lug Tacomas without an E-Locker have, what they call, the 8.4" rear diff. It's actually an 8" ring gear, but they had to differentiate somehow, I guess.

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I have 5 lug

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So is it the same with 5 lug tacomas?

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https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oem-gear-ratio-chart.365138/
Sorry , the above link was first gen

This is what you need
http://www.off-road.com/trucks-4x4/tech/toyota-differential-identification-18588.html

And here
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2005-2016-tacoma-axle-codes.408019/

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Do Tacomas with lsd also have the 8” diff?

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