4.88 gears for a V6?

[SP!N4L T4P]

so, I got my 33's, and I'm going to put them onto my V6 88 4Runner. also, I got new ring and pinions: 4.88's. Is that to much for a V6? I know that the 4cylinder's go good with 4.88 and 33's, but sounds like most people who have 33's and a V6 go for less than 4.88. I mean, a V6 with 4.88 would kick ass for off-roading (probably wouldnt have to regear the t-case), but wouldnt it kill me on the streets, not to mention the highways? My engine would rpm @ 4000 and I'll ony be going 70 mph. Any thoughts?

[TowerRigger]

Go to Randys ring and pinion web site. They have some good charts and calculators for gearing. You probably had 4.11s. Going from 4.11 to 4.88 is not that big of a jump.

[tacotoy]

its a bit much for 33's..... but the difference is going to be about 3-400 rpm between 4.56 and 4.88 gears

[Wheelin taco2131]

thats too much gear for 33's. 4.56's is perfect for 33's. I have driven this exact combo and its perfect.

[RedRunnertc]

You guys also have Tacos with a lot more power than he does. Kyle - I went from 4.56 to 4.88 and the difference was NIGHT AND DAY. With the powerband that the 3.0 has, a couple hundred RPM makes a HUGE difference

4.88 is perfect for 33's with the 3.0 and manual tranny. (That's what I have - it tachs 3000 RPM at 70 MPH)

If it's an auto, I would look at 5.71.

[SP!N4L T4P]

sounds good.
guess the operation will continue as planned...
thanks for the info!

[thefatkid]

Well from the other end of the spectrum. I have a 90 4runner, 3.4l supercharged, 33-34" nitto tires. I think I would perfer the 4.88, currently running 4.56. The 4.56 is a tad low running through the mountains but perfect for the flatlands. When i can afford the hybrid toyota LC 9" Diamond I will be regearing to 4.88. I don't spend much time above 75mph, I'm mostly city with my mall crawler.