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Trail-Creeper™ Tacoma Ring & Pinion Gears
$167.00
What R&P do I have in the rear axle of my 95-04 Tacoma?
- If you have 6 lug wheels and a factory E-Locker, then you have an 8" R&P.
- If you have 6 lug wheels and you do not have a factory E-Locker you have an 8.4" R&P.
Available options:
- 8" Ring & Pinion Set, V6 4.88, 140161-1, $167
- 8" Ring & Pinion Set, V6 5.29, 140136-1, $167
Solid Pinion Spacer
$21.00
Solid pinion spacers prevent loosening of the gear setup preload. Originally designed for older Toyota applications, Toyota stopped using them decades ago. Solid spacer and shims replace the crush sleeve. It takes a little longer to set up but you won't have to keep retorque the pinion nut down the road.
Available options:
- Solid Spacer 4Cyl, 140059-1-KIT, $21
- Solid Spacer V6 & High Pinion, 140060-1-KIT, $21
Ring & Pinion Break-In Procedure
All new 3rd members require a break-in period to prevent damage from overheating. Any overloading or over-heating during this periods can cause the gear oil to break down resulting in ring & pinion failure.
- After installation drive lightly for 20-30 minutes and then allow the diff to cool for at least two hours.
- Avoid heavy throttle use during the first 500 miles.
- Do not tow a trailer during the first 500 miles.
- Change oil after 500 miles to remove any particles suspended in the oil.
This may seem unnecessary but it is very easy to damage the differential by loading it before the gear set is completely run in. New ring & pinion gears create excess heat when they are new. This excess heat can damage the heat treatment of the gears.
