I am looking to gear down a more modern Hilux, 2006(or could be newer). All of the aftermarket transfer cases, etc. that I see are for 1995 or older.
That being said, I don't need anything extreme, so if I wanted to gear down what might one recommend? I will be pulling a lot of weight at very low speeds
(6 to 12 KMhs on average).
Where might I start?
Gearing down a Hilux - Best Options?
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Re: Gearing down a Hilux - Best Options?
Welcome Brad! 
If you're not doing much off-road driving, then the first thing would be to look at the tyre / wheel sizes ... smaller diameters will drop the gearing a fraction. The next option is swapping out the diffs for higher ratios (if it's a 4x4 you have to do both), which could be a more pricey exercise. Otherwise you may be able to get an after market X-fer case that will bring the gearing down or even fit crawler gears.
Th X-fer case might be the best option if not the cheapest, because it will leave you with your standard gearing for normal use (when you are not towing heavy loads).
If you're not doing much off-road driving, then the first thing would be to look at the tyre / wheel sizes ... smaller diameters will drop the gearing a fraction. The next option is swapping out the diffs for higher ratios (if it's a 4x4 you have to do both), which could be a more pricey exercise. Otherwise you may be able to get an after market X-fer case that will bring the gearing down or even fit crawler gears.
Th X-fer case might be the best option if not the cheapest, because it will leave you with your standard gearing for normal use (when you are not towing heavy loads).
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It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
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