Toyota Tacoma
2nd gen, 2005–15

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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127.4 in wheelbase · 33.5 in front · 46.9 in rear overhang

Stock tireP245/75R1630.5 in tall

Axle ratio3.727Factory

Crawl ratio39.9:1Best trim: V6 4x4 (base)

Angles35 · 21 · 26°Approach, breakover, departure

Clearance9.3 inFactory figure

Highway mpg21EPA, 20 with the manual

Tire upgrades, worked out

V6 4x4 (base), 3.727s, from P245/75R16

Tire	Height	Under the diffs	Speedo at 65	RPM at 65	Gears for daily	Open
265/75R16	31.6 in	+0.6 in	63 mph	1,842	Keep 3.727s	Open →
285/75R16	32.8 in	+1.2 in	60 mph	1,776	4.56	Open →
33x10.50R16	33.0 in	+1.3 in	60 mph	1,767	4.56	Open →
255/85R16	33.1 in	+1.3 in	60 mph	1,763	4.56	Open →
315/75R16	34.6 in	+2.1 in	57 mph	1,685	4.56	Open →
35x12.50R16	35.0 in	+2.3 in	57 mph	1,666	4.56	Open →

Stock turns 1,914 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.

Trims

4 we have figures for

Trim	Tire	Transmission	Axle	Angles	Clearance	Open
V6 4x4 (base)	P245/75R16	5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual	3.727	35 · 21 · 26	9.3 in	Use →
TRD Off-Road 4x4	P265/70R16	5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual	3.727	35 · 21 · 26	9.3 in	Use →
TRD Sport 4x4	P265/65R17	5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual	3.727	35 · 21 · 26	9.3 in	Use →
TRD Pro 4x4 (2015)	LT265/70R16	5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual	3.727	35 · 24 · 26	9.3 in	Use →

Size

Wheelbase: 127.4 in
Front overhang: 33.5 in
Rear overhang: 46.9 in
Height: 70.5 in
Body: Pickup
Stock tires: LT265/70R16, P245/75R16, P265/65R17, P265/70R16

Transmissions and low range

5-speed automatic (A750F): 3.52 · 2.042 · 1.4 · 1 · 0.716
6-speed manual (Marlin lists the Tacoma unit as RA60F, not RA61F): 4.171 · 2.19 · 1.488 · 1.193 · 1 · 0.849
Low range, part-time: 2.566:1

Axles

Front: Toyota 8 in reverse-rotation clamshell IFS (29-spline)
Rear: Toyota 8 in 29-spline (locker-equipped, e.g. TRD Off-Road) or 8.4 in 27-spline (open)
3.727 ratio: All trims
Ratios made for it: 4.56 · 4.88 · 5.29

Brakes

Front rotor: 12.56 in, 319 mm
Front caliper piston: 45.3 mm
Rear drum: 10.00 in, 254 mm
Rear: drum

Suspension

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

Fuel economy

EPA highway, automatic: 21 mpg
EPA highway, manual: 20 mpg
Rated years: 2005–2015, 4WD

Brake upgrades

What bigger tires need →

5th gen 4Runner front brake swap (14WA calipers + 338 mm rotors)+20% brake torque12.6 → 13.3 in rotor · 4-piston · 17 in wheels or biggerCalipers about $40-60 each used/reman, dust shields about $90
StopTech TR340.6TA 6-piston front big brake kit+8% brake torque12.6 → 13.4 in rotor · 6-piston · 17 in wheels or bigger · $2,300
4th gen 4Runner / GX470 13WH swap+7% brake torque12.6 → 13.3 in rotor · 4-piston · 17 in wheels or bigger
TRD Tacoma X-Runner Big Brake Kit (PTR09-35050)

Aftermarket bumpers

16 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 9

ARB Deluxe Winch Bumper 3423130B$1,596 · winch ready
Body Armor 4x4 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Pro Series Front Winch Bumper (TC-19341)$1,200 · winch ready
C4 Fabrication Tacoma Overland Series Front Bumper / 2nd Gen / 2012-2015145 lb · $1,649 · winch ready
CBI Off Road Toyota Tacoma Moab 2.0 Classic Front Bumper | 2005-2015$1,250 · winch ready
Chassis Unlimited 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Octane Front Winch Bumper$1,683 · winch ready
Expedition One Front Winch Bumper | Toyota Tacoma (2005-2011)$1,760 · winch ready
Iron Bull Bumpers 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper$1,700 · winch ready
RCI Off Road RCI Offroad Arapaho Series Front Bumper | Toyota Tacoma (2005-2015)$1,484 · winch ready
Victory 4x4 Tacoma Front Winch Bumper | Strike | 2nd Gen (05-15) (VT2FS)100 lb · $1,599 · winch ready

Rear 7

Every calculator, set up for the Tacoma

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Source: cdn.dealereprocess.org.

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 Tacoma2nd gen, 2005–15