Howdy

[Brenjen]

Some came with 4.88's according to something I read, it said a few came with odd gearing & it was unknown why. I wish I could remember where I read it I'd provide the link; I'm 99.99% sure mine is stock & average but I'm going to check the codes to be certain. I have 31's on it right now; it had them when I bought the truck. Once I figure out the gear ratio I'll decide what to do about tires since it needs them right now.

I also have a little sag in the back & the shocks are starting to boat back there so it's time for new shocks in the back & I figured I'd put in a set of springs while I was at it. I put Bilsteins up front just after I got it because it had a broken shock on the pass. side. I have read that NAPA springs are good to level these back out but they don't have a heavy duty version & my 4Runner will be used a few times a year to deliver mail on a rural route (wifes a rural carrier) so there will be a load in the back occasionally, that's why I'm not sure what springs to use, I wouldn't mind a slight 1" - 1.5" lift but I'm not sure if it'll look right without lifting the entire thing & the whole cv wear thing. If I do lift the entire truck by that much, then 35's will be an option...but I'm still new to 4Runners & Toyotas in general so; I'm still in the dark & looking for the light switch!

[Brenjen]

Welcome to UY! Do you have an auto or manual transmission? If you have the auto, you may have 4.88's.

Yes, it's an automatic.....that's what the link I referred to said too. I wish I could remember where that was.

[Cebby]

Look at your sticker in the door jamb. G144 = 4.88's

If you are going 33's with the 3.0 and auto, you are going to want 5.29's. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

[slosurfer]

This will help you with your doorjamb code

http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/ar....jsp?id=274535

[Brenjen]

I just went out & looked while you were posting this, according to Toyota@offroad.com - http://toyota.off-road.com/toyota/ar....jsp?id=274535 the G144 code stands for 8", 4.875 ratio, 4 pinion

If it stands for 4.88's then that's what I have because my code is indeed G144

[slosurfer]

That's the code I have also. I can tell you from experience that with 33's it is barely tolerable without regearing. If mine was a true DD, I wouldn't be running the tires I have now without regearing.

The two things I would install first:

1. The biggest aux.tranny cooler you can fit and a tranny temp gauge.

2. Sonoran Steel IFS rear a-arm brace or another brand, but you really need something there as even just potholes could start to flex your frame at that weak point.

[Brenjen]

Hey thanks for the heads up on that brace, I saw one for sale (somewhere) & was wondering how much it was really needed in the big picture since I've never heard of anyone using one...or talking about using one at least.

[thook]

Saying "hello!", Brenjen.

Hot and humid enough for you down there?(If you don't remember, I'm up in Winslow)