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Post by tacomaallan on Jul 20, 2006 9:29:38 GMT -5
Im confused, i just got a 2004 tacoma TRD double cab, and i dont know if it has 4 wheel drive....is the RR differential lock the 4 wheel drive?? because i know without that on only the back wheels spin. please help a first time pickup buyer
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Post by Hoodlum on Jul 20, 2006 12:12:46 GMT -5
If you have 2 shifters you have a 4x4 and on the shorter shifter there should be a button that says 4WD If not you have a pre-runner which also comes with the rear locker option. Also the 4x4's say just that on the rear mudflaps4x4.
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Post by tacomaallan on Jul 20, 2006 13:27:53 GMT -5
what does the rear locker do exactly...and what does the RR stand for? oh and its automatic, and it says prerunner....are there any conversion kits to make it 4x4??
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Post by fourwd1 on Jul 20, 2006 14:08:28 GMT -5
what does the rear locker do exactly...and what does the RR stand for? oh and its automatic, and it says prerunner....are there any conversion kits to make it 4x4?? RR probably means ReaR (rear locker) A locker connects both rear wheels together so power goes to both no matter what. With out the locker engaged the diff is open, and power goes to the wheel with the least amount of traction. So if one wheel has no traction, it gets all the power and you're stuck. Engage the locker and both wheels get stuck, so the one that does have traction can get you moving. It's not realistic to attempt converting a 2WD truck to 4WD. It can be done but it's a lot of work and a lot of $$. Too much for the average person, as a lot of tools and skills are needed in addition to the time, work, and $$. |
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Post by tacomaallan on Jul 21, 2006 8:32:55 GMT -5
well seeing as ill probably be limited without 4 wheel drive can you give me any tips as far as mudding so i can keep up??
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Post by Hoodlum on Jul 21, 2006 8:59:07 GMT -5
well seeing as ill probably be limited without 4 wheel drive can you give me any tips as far as mudding so i can keep up?? Watch the folks before you and see where the deepest line is and try to look for the easiest line and the skinny pedal is your friend try to have some momentum when entering the hole once the front is dropped in then be pedal happy. when momentum starts to slow up keep working the steering wheel back and forth this will help push the mud away from the tires and help keep you moving forward. Once you've stopped and are still in the hole you can give it one last effort but this rarely works cause once your stuck your stuck and anything else usually just makes it harder to get you pulled out. |
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Post by zmtnbik on Sept 13, 2006 2:01:59 GMT -5
Stupid question, but how do you buy a truck and not know what you are buying? Just askin
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Post by 94cnytoy on Sept 13, 2006 10:20:50 GMT -5
"Stupid question, but how do you buy a truck and not know what you are buying? Just askin"
The same way you would reply to a post without answering their question.
Stew
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tacobel
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Post by tacobel on Sept 25, 2006 16:22:40 GMT -5
re: 2004 tacoma TRD
I was wondering the same thing, but a logical explanation is: Prerunners are supposed to look THE SAME as 4x4's--tough looking at a lower price. TRD decals on the back are the same. If you don't know 4x4 Toyotas, where to look, front diff, t-case, two shifters, etc....a newbee could make that mistake. That's the point of this site. Toyota off-roaders educating each other, promoting our sport, giving USEFUL advice. He may be the guy who saves your butt on the trail someday. Give people a chance....
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Post by 94cnytoy on Sept 25, 2006 16:55:44 GMT -5
If it wasn't for fall/winter/spring here in Central New York, I'd have no need for 4wd and would not even own one (gas milage).
My best truck (sad to say was an american....) 2WD full size ext cab short bed.
I'd buy a 2wd Tundra Ext cab in a second if it was possible to get one here. Dealers laugh when you say 2wd Tundra here and don't even believe they exist.
I know a guy who lost his ass on a trade-in of a 2wd J**p grand.
It looked EXACTLY like the 4wd's. Just worth 75% less here in NY (it was from Texas).
Stew
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tacobel
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Post by tacobel on Sept 25, 2006 21:19:19 GMT -5
Re: 2004 tacoma TRD
Yeah, some climate in upstate NY. Floods one week, drought the next. Long icy winters, snow from Dec to April. 4WD is a necessity if
your family or your job needs you to get there.
We all know why they make 2wd trucks that look like 4x4's--just follow the $$. For me, a truck should look like a truck. It's a tool.
I think Toyota makes a damn fine implement. If they made one with plain steel wheels, manual windows, mirrors, locks and seats, I'd rather have a plain one.
The 4x4 crew cab 'yotas are full-dress models. What happened to the "crew" part? Maybe they should call them "gentleman farmer and family going-to-country-club" cabs...
4x4 is good off-road. On-road, 2wd makes alot more sense, where you can get through without it.
Back in the day, that's all most folks had when they went 'wheeling. Even today, alot of competition rigs are just 2wd.
What tacomaallan needs is the right set-up, alot of clearance, good traction (and a winch wouldn't hurt either).
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Post by 86toy04trd on Oct 29, 2006 13:30:08 GMT -5
i thoght trd were 4x4 only?
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Post by tacobel on Nov 4, 2006 22:47:18 GMT -5
Check out the site for Toyota Motor Co., go to link for their motorsports program. TRD is to Toyota what SVT is to Ford.
On trucks it's mostly differentials, springs, shocks, wheels & tires, etc. that get upgraded with the Toyota Racing Development option.
They sell hop-up parts for everything they build, under the TRD label. Nice stuff, not cheap.
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