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Hi my name is Jim and I am from Peterborough Ontario and am hoping to buy a 2005 TB within the week. Not planing anything crazy yet but eventually hope to have a rig sitting on 33's. I am 30, married and have a 1 year old girl and hust want to spend more time as a family outdoors.
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Sounds like good goals. Laid out a plan of attack yet?
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Most of us stumbled on these boards after we bought our TB's so if you were like me you didn't really know what you were getting.
If you haven't bought it yet, there are some things to consider.
1, what gearing. If you want 33's, you'll like the 3.73 gears better than the 3.42 gears. There is a code in the glove box to tell you what gearing the TB has. There could also be some models that have 4.10 gears. I can't tell you why certain TB's have certain gears.
Also, some come with a G80 locker which is helpful for offroading, you will see the G80 in the glove box. I think most would say the G80 is a fair locker and will work for most folks.
The v8 and EXT models have a beefier 8.6 rear end which has some aftermarket lockers available and is a better long term option than the 8.0 rear end that comes on the short I6 versions. The 8.0 that comes in the short I6 models do not have aftermarket lockers available.
If you are going to be doing extreme offroading finding a TB with the 8.6 rear might be worth it, or buy one with the 8.0 and swap in an 8.6 later.
It all depends on your plan.
If you haven't bought it yet, there are some things to consider.
1, what gearing. If you want 33's, you'll like the 3.73 gears better than the 3.42 gears. There is a code in the glove box to tell you what gearing the TB has. There could also be some models that have 4.10 gears. I can't tell you why certain TB's have certain gears.
Also, some come with a G80 locker which is helpful for offroading, you will see the G80 in the glove box. I think most would say the G80 is a fair locker and will work for most folks.
The v8 and EXT models have a beefier 8.6 rear end which has some aftermarket lockers available and is a better long term option than the 8.0 rear end that comes on the short I6 versions. The 8.0 that comes in the short I6 models do not have aftermarket lockers available.
If you are going to be doing extreme offroading finding a TB with the 8.6 rear might be worth it, or buy one with the 8.0 and swap in an 8.6 later.
It all depends on your plan.
"Please consider a search before posting. Folks on this site PIONEERED functional offroad use of these trucks."
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
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Welcome!
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Welcome TBNewbie 
Glad you'll be purchasing a TB, they're becoming the newest and cleverest 4X4 on track/trail.
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Welcome. There is a lot of knowledge on this site to guide you through just about anything possible on these trucks. Grab a coke and a bag of cheetos and have fun
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I Picked up my TB on sat and am very happy with it.
Went to a friends and found a little sand pit to play in.
I did get the G80 Locker not sure what gear ratio.
Went to a friends and found a little sand pit to play in.
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Nice to see you already out playing in the dirt!
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if you put that in your trips thread you can go ahead and get a new rating!
"Please consider a search before posting. Folks on this site PIONEERED functional offroad use of these trucks."
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
The answer to many common lift questions can be found here
My Build Thread
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