Toyota Tacoma Rear Differentials Information and Stock Wheel Information

[WileECoyote]

Hi all,
So I'm making this thread focused more towards the basic off-road beginner type who is looking for quick general information to links, pictures, etc. when they're doing their research on the matter.

I believe it coincides with: https://www.independentoffroading.com/index.php?threads/lockers-pros-and-cons-of-each-type.137/ pretty well, but this thread is meant for both general information and maybe a mixture of this thread and the link above from @AssBurns , which btw is a hella cool dude, but watch your surroundings as this guy is F'N NINJA STATUS when creeping up on you... even in broad daylight he is hidden???

NOTE: if anyone has a link or information to share, please feel more than welcomed to do so and I will copy/paste the link in the first few posts so things don't get too buried!!!

My own research on the matter, I'm eventually wanting to put a basic LSD in the rear end. I don't want a full locker setup as my type of wheeling is on the more subtle side of things compared to the more hardcore group of guys here. As of current, I have open diff and I must say it can be pretty damn annoying at times!!! Even on your basic fireroads in certain situations just going up a small dirt/soft sand area. I'm already starting to save for the Detroit Truetrac LSD as I have my mind already made up on what I want to get. I needed to know information about whatever stock differential my truck came with?

NOTE: Now, keep in mind, obviously, if a truck has already been modified, then the information here may or may not apply!!!

So with that said, I will start off with the first link from LCEngineering as they have really good basic information about rear differentials for Toyota Tacomas.

Finally, regarding stock wheel information, I just recently bought some steelies and I had a hell of a time finding even the most basic information on what wheel sizes and such that came with what year Tacoma as well as other information about the wheels themselves (i.e. I needed to know hub size, your basic wheel offset, etc, etc, etc)???

I will start posting links as I add to this thread. The third post will be dedicated for future add-on information if the first and second post get a bit too large?

Transmission Type Information: (NOTE: just to put it out there)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_A_transmission#A340F

Differential Information:

From LCEngineering:
https://lcengineering.com/ <--- this is their HOME page...
https://old.lcengineering.com/tech_BACKUP.html <--- this is their tech page with different links within it...
http://old.lcengineering.com/LCTechPages/Diff_tech.html <--- this is the "main page" for the 3x links below...
http://old.lcengineering.com/LCTechPages/DIFFERENTIALTOYOTATECH.html
http://old.lcengineering.com/LCTechPages/TECHGEARJANUARY.html
http://old.lcengineering.com/LCNewsletter/2015/JULY/Diff_Locker_Tech.html

 

[WileECoyote]

Basic Wheel Information:

From wheel-size.com
https://www.wheel-size.com/ <--- their main page
https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/tacoma/ <--- just choose your year vehicle

Tire Calculator web page(s):
https://www.willtheyfit.com/ <--- this was EXTREMELY HELPFUL for me and was practically spot ON with the look I was wanting!!!

Some wheel companies:
https://www.blackrockwheels.com/ <--- my wheels are from this company

 

[WileECoyote]

saved for future information

 

[kasnerd]

Best tip for a noisy Toyota rear diff (or most any make/model)?

Turn up the radio....heyo!

I'm looking into regearing and doing a front locker. Be happy to leave my thoughts and missteps so the rest of us don't do the same. Good thread to have.

 

[WileECoyote]

So, here is my axle code information from the door jam as well as the transmission code. I know nothing has been done to my truck other than what I have done to it. So, I know it is a "stock build".

I'm still in the process of gathering information as I build up on this thread and hope it helps some of the newer guys that are just starting to get into off-roading.

So anyways, here is an example of what my rear diff is:
B = 8in
03 = 4.10 gearing
A = 2 pinion, open diff