Hilux 5.29 Ratio

[YSO81G]

Hi, Runnin 35's on a 93 Xtra cab Hilux, 2.8D Turbo. Its had a solid axle conversion. Still got standard diff in rear and a 4.31 diff in front. Wanna convert to 5.29 ratio diffs is this my best option? Its my daily driver, and see's the dirt about once a month. Need a bit more power, and see this as my best option. As towing a camper trailer is a bit of a stuggle sometimes. If ya can help please do so, i'm open for suggestions. Or lead me in the right direction to buy this setup.

Please PM me or sms/call me on 0403211461.

Cheers from Matt.

[Struth]

A lot of blokes run 4:88s on hilux and 35 combos and seem to do ok.

cheers

[thrashlux]

I run 5.29s and 35s on my truck and i love them makes the car accerate and cruise like it has 31s it does about 2800 at 100k no more changing down for hills on the hiway
good in low range to
I bought mine in the states they were about $200 us an end dont know how the guys in oz justify $500 per end it cost me $200 in freight to brisbane saved $400 for doing absolutly nothing

[locktup4x4]

4.88 or 5.29 would be good with 35" tires. But if you think you may go to a bigger tire later on go with the 5.29.

Jason

[thrashlux]

the link

http://www.justdifferentials.com/index. ... =22_37_124

[leehamescort]

A point to keep in mind is the pinion is tiny on a hilux diff when you run such low ratios.

4.88's i could nurse and get them to last a while, but 5.29's never seemed to last long.

The drivability with 5.29's is awesome though. I wasted a lot of money trying to keep running them.

This was when my surf was running a 2.8 turbo intercooled diesel with 35 claws.

[locktup4x4]

I had problems with 5.29 braking years ago and I went to 4.88. I've been running the same 4.88 gear set for 6 years. With my 4.88 gear set I have been through 3 Detroit's and I'm not sure how many front and rear axles shafts. Tire sizes from 38" to 40" comp spec tires. After braking an output shaft a few months ago I decided to change over to 5.29. I still haven't done that, its on the to do list. Almost everyone I wheel with now run 5.29 with tire sizes from 35" to 42". I haven't seen any fail and these guys drive there rigs like they stole'em.

Just a little more info for you.

Jason

[bulldogy]

My old sasd surf runs 5.7s runs 38 tsls dual cases gets a hammering alot and they hold up fine.

A lot has to do with the setup of the gears and also the type of gears.

5.29s will be fine.

Dave