Toyota 5.71 vs. 5.29

[hjpcummins]

What's your pref?

[Provience]

Depends on application. I am running a g52 trans 22r 37" tires. It performs close to stock on the road with 5.29s.


For a trail only rig you won't notice much difference, properly setup in a reasonable rig they will both last.

[toyoturd]

no 5.71's show truck gears not meant to wheel imo.
but we need more info tires? motor? purpose? wieght?

[TBItoy]

5.71s are VERY sensitive to proper setup, good bearings, proper bearing preload.

That said,

If set up correctly (i'd suggest using v6 3rd members for the larger bearings/heavier casting), they are/can be just as reliable to 5.29s.

EDIT:

I prefer running 4.10 gears for their inherent strenght, I beat the total hell out of my rig, and still break 4.10 from time to time (along with 30 spline longs and tcase outputs)

[WYJAX]

As others have stated, if set up correctly, 5.71's can last. But take a look at how small that pinion is.............YIKES! No bueno. Stay with the 29's.

[Kyron]

read this .........
http://www.gearinstalls.com/410suck.htm

[WYJAX]

Originally Posted by Kyron

read this .........
http://www.gearinstalls.com/410suck.htm

Those measurements work in theory, however in the real world, they mean very little. Unless the aftermarket pinion gear is made of a higher grade metal, then chances are that it is nowhere near the strength of OEM. Most aftermarket gear sets are weaker than OEM to begin with, no matter what ratio.

[Peterbuilt84]

5.71's are ghey. 5.29's should be fine. Really don't know what your using them for though...

[Yota Up]

4:88.

But of your presented choices, the .29s.