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Is My Truck regeared

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by taco_juancho, Nov 13, 2023.

  1. Nov 13, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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    taco_juancho

    taco_juancho [OP] New Member

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    I bought a used 2020 Tacoma TRD off-road, 4 x 4.
    Truck is leveled out
    Upgraded suspension
    Upgraded rear bumper
    33 tires

    how can I find out if my truck has been regeared or if I need to re-gear it?
    I am very new to this and do not know anything. I really appreciate the help

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  2. Nov 13, 2023 at 8:27 PM
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    Wyckedan

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    Afaik the only way to tell is to open up the diff and count rotations. Does it feel slow af? Then it's normal. It's probably fine. Unless you're going bigger tires. I've ran 34s for like 2 years without regearing, it's been fine. Just drive and enjoy your truck
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2023 at 8:36 PM
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    I’d say it’s a little sluggish but I chalked that up to the normal comments people always say about Tacomas being a little sluggish

    it’s not slow to me. Feels like once I get the speed or get to the speed I’m fine
    I hope that makes sense.

    I love the truck I just want to make sure I do everything correctly to ensure it lasts a long time.
    Also I’m helping someone move up north this weekend so that had me worried too
     
  4. Nov 13, 2023 at 8:37 PM
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    CVCV

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    Or find someone with 33s and see what their RPM is in 4th gear at 50 or 60 MPH. Compare it to yours and the answer pops out. Lots easier than counting teeth.
     
  5. Nov 13, 2023 at 8:44 PM
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    Hogleg918

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    How many spinners are you doing at 70 mph versus a stock truck? 2,200? 2,500?
     
  6. Nov 13, 2023 at 9:05 PM
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    Jack it up in neutral, and spin the rear wheel with your hands and count how many times the driveshaft spins for two tire revolutions (one revolution if locked).
     
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  7. Nov 13, 2023 at 10:09 PM
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    ShimStack

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    Two tire revolutions if you're spinning one wheel.
     
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  8. Nov 14, 2023 at 7:32 AM
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    Thanks, updated my post above :fistbump:
     
  9. Nov 14, 2023 at 7:52 AM
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    mic_sierra

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    ^ x2 It helps if you mark a couple of spots on your drive shaft with a paint marker as well as 12 o'clock on the tire you are rotating. Lean your phone up against a crate or something and have the video recording the drive shaft paint marks. Jack the truck up in neutral and spin the tire then play back the video and see how many times the drive shaft rotates. If you get approximately 5 and 1/4 rotations you've been regeared to 5.29, if you get 3 and 3/4 rotations you have 3.73 gears, so on and so forth. That is why it helps to have the driveshaft marked with paint every 1/4 of a turn.
     
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  10. Nov 14, 2023 at 11:14 PM
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    stoney1911

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    Jacking the truck, throwing it in neutral and counting driveshaft rotations is going to be your best (easiest) indicator like the guys above said. These trucks are tanks, just keep them well fed and properly hydrated with all fluids and you’ll have it forever. Welcome and nice truck!! Your pup in the back seat made me chuckle.
     

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