{"product_id":"yukon-gear-4-88-v6-turbo-ring-pinion-gear-set-for-toyota-8-differential-4wd-1979-95-4runner-pickup-copy","title":"Yukon Gear 4.88 V6\/Turbo Differential Ring \u0026 Pinion Gear Set for Toyota 8\" Differential 4WD (1986-95 4Runner\/Pickup)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eYukon Gear V6\/Turbo Differential 4.88 Ring \u0026amp; Pinion Gear Set For Toyota 8\" Differential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1986–1995 4WD Toyota Pickup \u0026amp; 1986–1995 4WD Toyota 4Runner Equipped with Toyota 8\" Differentials and 22R-TE or 3VZ-E Engines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yukon Gear 4.88 Ring \u0026amp; Pinion Gear Set is a premium differential upgrade engineered for Toyota 4WD trucks and SUVs equipped with Toyota's durable 8-inch rear differential. Featuring a 4.88:1 gear ratio and a heavy-duty 29-spline pinion design, this gear set is ideal for restoring performance lost to larger tires, improving low-speed torque, increasing crawling capability, and enhancing overall drivetrain durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for enthusiasts, overlanders, trail rigs, and restoration projects, Yukon ring and pinion gear sets are manufactured using advanced heat-treatment processes, precision machining, and rigorous quality testing to deliver long-lasting reliability and consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building a capable off-road Toyota or improving towing and highway drivability, this gear set provides an excellent balance of strength and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Upgrade to 4.88 Gears?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4.88 ratio is one of the most popular gear choices for Toyota 4WD applications running larger-than-stock tires or operating in demanding terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved low-speed torque multiplication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhanced off-road crawling performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestores acceleration after larger tire upgrades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter throttle response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved towing and hauling capability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced clutch and transmission strain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore usable power in mountainous terrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved overall drivability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many Toyota owners running 33-inch to 35-inch tires, 4.88 gears offer an excellent combination of highway manners and off-road performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty 29-Spline Pinion Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many factory Toyota gear sets that utilize a smaller 27-spline pinion shaft, Yukon engineers this gear set around a stronger 29-spline pinion design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvantages of the 29-Spline Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger pinion shaft diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased drivetrain strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved resistance to pinion failure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter durability under heavy loads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for larger tires and off-road use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved long-term reliability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upgraded design helps strengthen one of the most heavily stressed components inside the differential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant 29-Spline Conversion Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Read Before Ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 1986–1995 Toyota Pickup and 1986–1995 Toyota 4Runner models originally came equipped with 27-spline pinion hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this Yukon gear set uses a larger 29-spline pinion shaft, additional conversion hardware is required for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequired Conversion Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29-Spline Companion Flange \/ Yoke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29-Spline Pinion Seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29-Spline Pinion Nut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo simplify installation, these components are available when selecting the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"29-Spline Gears + 27-to-29 Spline Conversion Hardware Kit\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eunder the Installation Spline Configuration option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package provides the required hardware needed to convert factory 27-spline applications to the stronger 29-spline Yukon setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecision Yukon Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukon Gear \u0026amp; Axle utilizes advanced manufacturing processes to ensure every gear set meets strict quality and durability standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision-machined ring and pinion gears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced heat-treated alloy steel construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimized gear tooth geometry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium surface finishing process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality-tested gear patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for quiet operation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for long service life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese manufacturing processes help ensure smooth engagement, proper wear characteristics, and dependable long-term performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Off-Road \u0026amp; Heavy-Duty Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukon gear sets are engineered to withstand demanding environments ranging from daily driving to extreme off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDurability Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-strength gear construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent wear resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for oversized tire applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with many locking differentials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProven performance under heavy loads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-term drivetrain reliability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether your Toyota spends its time on the highway, trail, or deep in the backcountry, Yukon gears are designed to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYukon Y.E.S. Protection Plan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukon offers one of the most comprehensive protection plans available in the differential industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEligible for Yukon Y.E.S. Protection Plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifetime protection available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo-questions-asked coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtection available for as long as you own the vehicle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefer to Yukon warranty requirements and installation guidelines for complete coverage details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger tire upgrades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOff-road builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock crawling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverland vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpedition rigs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTowing applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance drivetrain upgrades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToyota Pickup\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1986–1988 Toyota Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4WD Models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyota 8\" Rear Differential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22R-TE and 3VZ-E Equipped Vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1989–1995 Toyota Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4WD Models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyota 8\" Rear Differential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22R-TE and 3VZ-E Equipped Vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToyota 4Runner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1986–1989 Toyota 4Runner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4WD Models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyota 8\" Rear Differential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22R-TE and 3VZ-E Equipped Vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1990–1995 Toyota 4Runner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4WD Models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyota 8\" Rear Differential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22R-TE and 3VZ-E Equipped Vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToyota 8-inch differential applications only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for V6 and turbocharged Toyota applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with 22R-TE and 3VZ-E equipped vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.88:1 gear ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty 29-spline pinion design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires matching 29-spline yoke, seal, and pinion nut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill not fit Toyota 7.5-inch IFS front differentials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional installation recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper gear break-in required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify carrier and locker compatibility before ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFactory G254 Differential Warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertain Toyota applications were equipped with the rare factory G254 4.88 differential assembly. This Yukon gear set is not compatible with those factory carrier configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard Gear Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) Yukon 4.88 Ring Gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) Yukon 4.88 Pinion Gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGear Set + 29-Spline Conversion Hardware Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) Yukon 4.88 Ring Gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) Yukon 4.88 Pinion Gear\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) 29-Spline Companion Flange \/ Yoke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) 29-Spline Pinion Seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) 29-Spline Pinion Nut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis option provides the necessary hardware required to convert factory 27-spline applications to the stronger 29-spline Yukon setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yukon Gear \u0026 Axle","offers":[{"title":"29-Spline Gears Only (Requires Conversion Hardware)","offer_id":53014131245365,"sku":"495","price":448.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"29-Spline Gears + 27-to-29 Spline Conversion Hardware Kit","offer_id":53014131278133,"sku":"496","price":485.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/Untitled-4_7bb3bbdf-f594-4c52-b509-d6ff185f767c.png?v=1781455861","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/yukon-gear-4-88-v6-turbo-ring-pinion-gear-set-for-toyota-8-differential-4wd-1979-95-4runner-pickup-copy","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}