Low Range Toyota Gears

[Max Power]

Has anyone ran the trail gear low range 4.7 t-case gears? I need lower gears and the price is right for these. Marlin gears run another $150. Will they hold up? Any info would be great.

 

[lewis]

What do you need lower gears for? Your junk hasn't moved in over a year. They will only add extra weight to allow it to sink even deeper in the pavement that its parked on. I would personally spend the extra on the Marlins because I have heard they hold up better. For you though, I think the TG ones would hold up just fine for 20 years.

 

[Coreshot]

What do you need lower gears for? Your junk hasn't moved in over a year. They will only add extra weight to allow it to sink even deeper in the pavement that its parked on. I would personally spend the extra on the Marlins because I have heard they hold up better. For you though, I think the TG ones would hold up just fine for 20 years.

SMACK!!! (i'm guilty too)

When it comes to gears, I would go with the Marlins, $150 isn't much when it comes down to getting off the trail or not (or out of the garage).

 

[Kiel]

What do you need lower gears for? Your junk hasn't moved in over a year. They will only add extra weight to allow it to sink even deeper in the pavement that its parked on. I would personally spend the extra on the Marlins because I have heard they hold up better. For you though, I think the TG ones would hold up just fine for 20 years.

Nice But back to topic. I bet the TG ones would work fine for you, but have you considered what lower gears would do to the sparkly metal flake paint?

 

[Max Power]

I guess I have had my priorities screwed up like going to college and buying a house. I graduate in the spring so I am excited to have time to do some wheeling next year. Do you guys know exactly why you think the marlins might hold up better? Are they easier to install?

 

[solidfrontaxle]

If I remember correctly, marlin uses the same gear makers that toyota uses. He also uses better designed gears.

 

[SLC97SR5]

The Marlin's are better, plain and simple he has put the $$$ and time in R&D and that's why they cost more.

However I ran a set in my old truck for 15,000 miles with no inclination of a failure and they were quiet, ran cool and shifted smooth. The setup is virtually the same.

 

[Max Power]

I am starting to lean towards the trail gear gears. With how hard I wheel I doubt I would ever break them.

 

[NOTATOY]

I've ran the TG gears in a few trucks and with my setup on my rig definately puts a bit of stress on the gears. Never had a problem with the TG parts.

 

[ricsrx]

I also purchased the TG and did the install my self, all strait forward, no problems and the are great to have.

 

[Max Power]

I ordered the trail gear set. I also ordered a fancy new shift knob that says 4.70. Sweet deal too. 316 out the door for both including shipping.

 

[NOTATOY]

good choice ask rick you won't be dissapointed