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Toyota Tacoma (3rd gen) Regear Chart (2016-2023)
Factory transmissions, transfer cases and axle ratios for the Toyota Tacoma (3rd gen) — with the two tables every regear decision runs on: cruise RPM at 70 mph and crawl ratio, for every ratio you can actually buy. All data verified against manufacturer specs (sources at the bottom of the page).
Factory presets
| Trim / preset | Transmission | Transfer case | Axle | Factory tire | Crawl | RPM @ 70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 V6 automatic | AC60 6-speed automatic (V6 ECT-i) | VF2CM part-time (2-speed) | 3.91 | 245/75R16 (30.5 in) | 36.1:1 | 1,750 |
| TRD Off-Road automatic | AC60 6-speed automatic (V6 ECT-i) | VF2CM part-time (2-speed) | 3.91 | 265/70R16 (30.6 in) | 36.1:1 | 1,744 |
| TRD Off-Road / Sport manual | RC62F 6-speed manual (V6) | VF2CM part-time (2-speed) | 4.30 | 265/70R16 (30.6 in) | 43.9:1 | 2,348 |
Crawl and RPM computed from the factory ratios listed — load any preset into My Garage and the calculators use it everywhere.
Cruise RPM at 70 mph — AC60 6-speed automatic (V6 ECT-i), top gear 0.58
| Tire | 3.91 | 4.30 | 4.56 | 4.88 | 5.13 | 5.38 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 in | 1,779 | 1,956 | 2,074 | 2,220 | 2,334 | 2,447 |
| 31 in | 1,721 | 1,893 | 2,007 | 2,148 | 2,258 | 2,368 |
| 33 in | 1,617 | 1,778 | 1,886 | 2,018 | 2,122 | 2,225 |
| 35 in | 1,525 | 1,677 | 1,778 | 1,903 | 2,000 | 2,098 |
| 37 in | 1,442 | 1,586 | 1,682 | 1,800 | 1,892 | 1,984 |
Crawl ratio — first gear 3.60, by transfer case and axle
| Transfer case | 3.91 | 4.30 | 4.56 | 4.88 | 5.13 | 5.38 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF2CM part-time (2-speed) (2.57:1) | 36.1 | 39.7 | 42.1 | 45.1 | 47.4 | 49.7 |
Axles under this platform
- Toyota 8.0-in IFS (clamshell) Carrier break: None for common aftermarket gear sets (order by IFS front vs solid/rear application — housings differ). Covers Tacoma/4Runner IFS front clamshell and e-locker rear. 5.29 pinion is small; 4.88 is the durability sweet spot for daily drivers.
- Toyota 8.0-in (open) / 8.75-in on locker models Carrier break: None for common aftermarket gear sets (order by IFS front vs solid/rear application — housings differ). Covers Tacoma/4Runner IFS front clamshell and e-locker rear. 5.29 pinion is small; 4.88 is the durability sweet spot for daily drivers.
- Toyota 8.0-in IFS Carrier break: None for common aftermarket gear sets (order by IFS front vs solid/rear application — housings differ). Covers Tacoma/4Runner IFS front clamshell and e-locker rear. 5.29 pinion is small; 4.88 is the durability sweet spot for daily drivers.
- Toyota 8.75-in with e-locker
- Toyota 8.75-in (OR) / 8.0-in (Sport) Carrier break: None for common aftermarket gear sets (order by IFS front vs solid/rear application — housings differ). Covers Tacoma/4Runner IFS front clamshell and e-locker rear. 5.29 pinion is small; 4.88 is the durability sweet spot for daily drivers.
Automatic = 3.91, manual = 4.30 from the factory. Locker TRD Off-Road/Pro rear is the larger 8.75-in ring gear (T8.75); open-diff trucks use the 8.0-in. Popular regears are 4.88 and 5.29 (Nitro/Yukon).
Deciding? Run your exact combo in the regear comparison, then let the $39 Decision System turn it into a parts list, a budget and a shop-ready build sheet.
Sources
- Toyota 2016 Tacoma Product Information (factory product-info PDF via TFLTruck)
- Toyota transfer-case ratio 1.00/2.57 in same sheet (2.566 unrounded in Toyota service data)