jackedmini

i was wondering if anyone knows the difference between the 2 and 4 pinion rear ends?

kyle_22r

2 pinion = 4 cylinder rear end
4 pinion = V6 rear end.

jackedmini

ive done alot of reasearch and the v-6 has a 2&4 pinion in it but i cant find out the specific difference between the two

Glenn

Not always. I have seen V6 thirds with two pinions.

kyle_22r

very true, but i'm speaking in terms of generality.

an easy way to ID a "V6" 4 pinion 3rd member is that it will have 4 ribs on it, compared to the 3 that a 4 cylinder 3rd will have. however, i've heard that the 3rd and 4th gen 4runners with V6 3rds have less ribs, so yet again, take it with a grain of salt

slosurfer

aren't the factory 4.88's the 4 pinion ones?

Adam F

Read up

http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/diffs/#rear

CJ94yota

So i know this a really old thread. But I'm trying to figure out the gear ratio in the rear end of my 94 pickup V6 3.0. I know that no one will Know what it is for that exact truck but if you could just tell me how to figure it out that would be awesome.

CJ94yota

Well i figured out how to tell what it is and if anyone else has this problem this link will tell you what you need to know

http://www.off-road.com/trucks-4x4/t...ion-18588.html

rattlewagon

This one is good too...

http://www.brian894x4.com/Gearratiosanddiffs.html