Go with 3.73- it is the best all around set-up. if you hate it switch to 4.10, gears are not a all or nothing mod..

 

You are correct.

 

Dude 4.10s are nasty! The only problem is lack of traction!!!!

 

Thanks everyone for your responses - it's a great help! I meant to get out to the dealership this morning for estimates, but ended up doing my taxes.

As stated earlier, I believe my dealership knows what they are doing. However, when I ask for the estimate, I'm not mentioning new bearings just to see if they recommend them or automatically include them. If they don't, I'll start looking for a different shop. (I know it ain't much of a test.) I'll also be asking about the no-whine guarantee also.

 

Are you saying I need different tires and/or suspension mods?

 

I am happy to see the post about the 28" tires....I just had mine installed today and my 4.10's are going in in 2 weeks to make up for the extra tire weight.

 

IMO (i have them) the only issue with 4.10s is if you do a lot of long highway driving you pull a lot of RPM @ 75, a 28" tire will kill some of the effect

 

It's closer to 199mph and that's at the stock rev limiter of 6250.

http://www.angelfire.com/fl/procrastination/rear.html

 

You got me off on a rabbit trail! What gear ratio are you using for 5th gear - .62? I've seen the spec before, but can't remember it. My spreadsheet has .68

 

here is a link to tire size diameter that you can put in different size tires.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php