Toyota Tacoma
1st gen 4x4, 1995.5–2004

Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Tacoma, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.

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121.9 in wheelbase · 32.3 in front · 48 in rear overhang

Stock tireP225/75R1528.3 in tall

Axle ratio3.42–4.1Factory, by trim

Crawl ratio41.7:1Best trim: 2.7L 4x4 Regular Cab / Xtracab (1995.5-2000)

Angles36 · ~25.8 · 24°Approach, breakover, departure (~ estimated)

Clearance12 in10.8 to 12 in by trim

Highway mpg18EPA

Tire upgrades, worked out

2.7L 4x4 Regular Cab / Xtracab (1995.5-2000), 3.42s, from P225/75R15

Tire	Height	Under the diffs	Speedo at 65	RPM at 65	Gears for daily	Open
235/75R15	28.9 in	+0.3 in	64 mph	2,096	Keep 3.42s	Open →
31x10.50R15	31.0 in	+1.4 in	59 mph	1,952	4.56	Open →
32x11.50R15	32.0 in	+1.9 in	57 mph	1,891	4.56	Open →
33x10.50R15	33.0 in	+2.4 in	56 mph	1,834	4.56	Open →
33x12.50R15	33.0 in	+2.4 in	56 mph	1,834	4.56	Open →
35x12.50R15	35.0 in	+3.4 in	53 mph	1,729	4.56	Open →

Stock turns 2,140 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.

Trims

8 we have figures for

Trim	Tire	Transmission	Axle	Angles	Clearance	Open
2.7L 4x4 Regular Cab / Xtracab (1995.5-2000)	P225/75R15	5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic	3.42 / 4.1	36 · ~25.8 · 24	10.8 in	Use →
2.7L 4x4 with optional 31-in. tire package (1995.5-2000)	31x10.50R15	5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic	4.1	36^* · ~28.5 · 24^*	12.0 in	Use →
3.4L V6 4x4 Regular Cab / Xtracab (1995.5-2000)	P225/75R15	5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic	3.91	36 · ~25.8 · 24	10.8 in	Use →
3.4L V6 4x4 SR5 / 31-in. tire package (1995.5-2000)	31x10.50R15	5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic	4.1	36^* · ~28.5 · 24^*	12.0 in	Use →
3.4L V6 4x4 Limited Xtracab (pre-2001 facelift)	P265/75R15	5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic	3.91	35 · ~25.8 · 26	10.8 in	Use →
2.7L 4x4 Regular Cab / Xtracab (2001-2004)	P225/75R15	5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic	3.91 / 4.1	32 · ~26.2 · 24	11.0 in	Use →
3.4L V6 4x4 Xtracab / Double Cab (2001-2004)	P225/75R15	5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic	3.91	32 · ~25.8 · 24	10.8 in	Use →
3.4L V6 4x4 TRD Off-Road (2001-2004, locking rear diff)	P265/70R16	5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic	4.1	35 · ~28.5 · 26	12.0 in	Use →

* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.

~ Estimated from the wheelbase and ground clearance. No maker has published it for this truck yet.

Size

Wheelbase: 121.9 in
Front overhang: 32.3 in
Rear overhang: 48 in
Height: 67 in
Body: Pickup
Stock tires: 31x10.50R15, P225/75R15, P265/70R16, P265/75R15

Transmissions and low range

5-speed manual (W59), 2.7L 4x4: 3.954 · 2.141 · 1.384 · 1 · 0.81
5-speed manual (R150F), 3.4L V6 4x4: 3.83 · 2.062 · 1.436 · 1 · 0.838
4-speed automatic (A340F): 2.804 · 1.531 · 1 · 0.705
Low range, vf: 2.57:1

Axles

Front: Toyota 7.5 in high-pinion (reverse-cut) IFS, driver-side, 27-spline, ADD or non-ADD
Rear: Toyota 8 in solid rear (factory locker optional on V6 / TRD)
3.42 ratio: 2.7L 4x4 Regular Cab / Xtracab (1995.5-2000)
3.91 ratio: 3.4L V6 4x4 Regular Cab / Xtracab (1995.5-2000), 3.4L V6 4x4 Limited Xtracab (pre-2001 facelift), 2.7L 4x4 Regular Cab / Xtracab (2001-2004), 3.4L V6 4x4 Xtracab / Double Cab (2001-2004)
4.1 ratio: 2.7L 4x4 Regular Cab / Xtracab (1995.5-2000), 2.7L 4x4 with optional 31-in. tire package (1995.5-2000), 3.4L V6 4x4 SR5 / 31-in. tire package (1995.5-2000), 2.7L 4x4 Regular Cab / Xtracab (2001-2004), 3.4L V6 4x4 TRD Off-Road (2001-2004, locking rear diff)
Ratios made for it: 4.56 · 4.88 · 5.29

Brakes

Front rotor: 12.56 in, 319 mm
Rear: drum

Suspension

Front: double wishbone IFS, coilovers
Rear: leaf springs, solid axle
Rear layout: Leaf springs

Fuel economy

EPA highway, automatic: 18 mpg
EPA highway, manual: 18 mpg
Rated years: 1995–2004, 4WD

Brake upgrades

What bigger tires need →

Tundra brake upgrade (13WL 231 mm calipers + 2000-06 Tundra rotors)12.6 → 12.6 in rotor · 16 in wheels or bigger · $5222011 cost breakdown incl. tax

Aftermarket bumpers

10 listed

Makers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this Tacoma sees how it does on their tires and lift.

Front 6

ARB Winch Bumper 3423020B$1,296 · winch ready
Chassis Unlimited 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma Octane Winch Bumper$1,515 · winch ready
Coastal Offroad 1st Gen Toyota Tacoma High Clearance Front Bumper Kit$706 · winch ready
Iron Bull Bumpers 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper$1,700 · winch ready
Trail Gear Rock Defense Front Bumper - (95-04) Tacoma 6 Lug$800 · winch ready
True North Fabrications 1996-2004 Tacoma Open Wing Hybrid Front Bumper$1,200 · winch ready

Rear 4

Every calculator, set up for the Tacoma

Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tires RegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gears Crawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawl SpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedo LinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your links Your rigBuild sheet and measured angles.Start a build sheet LeaderboardsWhere the Tacoma ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks

Source: auto-brochures.com.

Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.

Toyota Tacoma1st gen 4x4, 1995.5–2004