Overview
The G2 Toyota 8.2 Inch 4.56 Ratio Ring and Pinion, part 2-2059-456, is a gear set at 4.56 for an 8.2 inch Toyota axle, as the title names it.
Made from computer heat treated 8620 steel, these gears are shot peened and double lapped. They are built to original equipment specifications and carry a 10 year warranty.
Key features
- 4.56 gear ratio
- Computer heat treated 8620 steel
- Double shot peened
- Double lapped
- Manufactured to O.E. specifications
Setting up the carrier
Gear sets on an 8.2 inch Toyota axle are set up at the carrier, so the work depends on how the carrier is built and how the pinion depth is established. Before ordering, check the carrier bearings, pinion bearing and crush sleeve condition, since those parts are usually disturbed during a gear swap.
Fresh gear oil and a brief break-in period help the new gears seat. After the first few drives, inspect the gear oil for metal particles and recheck bolt torque on the carrier caps. Tooth contact patterns that run too close to one edge point to a setup issue that should be corrected before regular use.
- Replace the pinion crush sleeve during setup
- Inspect carrier bearings for pitting or play
- Use gear oil with the friction additive your axle needs
- Recheck carrier cap bolt torque after break-in
Specifications
| Brand | G2 Axle and Gear |
|---|---|
| Part number | 2-2059-456 |
| UPC | 631410131000 |
| Make | Toyota |
| Axle size | 8.2 inch |
| Gear ratio | 4.56 |
| Material | 8620 steel, computer heat treated |
| Warranty | 10 years, per G2 |
Vehicle fitment
The set fits the Toyota 8.2 inch axle. Confirm the model and year for your vehicle before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Pinion depth, bearing preload and backlash are set on this gear set during the carrier build, so use a shop that sets Toyota gears regularly.
What’s included
One ring and pinion set. Bearings and install parts aren’t described.
