gear ratios for 86 4wd

[azdave35]

i have an 86 4wd xtra cab 22r 5 speed...can anyone tell me the gear ratio in the rear end...it is all stock and original...thanks

[black93DX]

Should be a 4.10 rear-end.

[azdave35]

no wonder it gets crappy gas mileage....

[azdave35]

also...does any of these toyotas come with posi?

[Sidney]

These sites explain the VIN decoding along with axle gear ratios:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ToyVIN.shtml
http://www.sr5.net/sr5axles.htm
http://www.showmesome.info/hilux/info/vin/
http://http://www.4runners.org/articles/vin_code.html
http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/other/4_dts.html
http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/toyota_vin.htm

Sidney
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1985 Toyota 4-Runner,22R-E,W56,RN60LV-MSEK,rusted rear step/towing chrome bumper with 243 000 KM

[Forstr]

Originally Posted by azdave35

also...does any of these toyotas come with posi?

To the best of my knowledge, all early model Toys came only with the open diff. I know, it doesn't make sense to me either. After they started making the Tocomas, locking diffs were offered as an option. I put a Detroit limited slip in mine and it makes a big difference.