07-11-2008, 08:31 PM
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TRD question from a newbie
Greetings, I'm in the market for a first gen Tacoma. I've test-driven a number of 4WD models but have a question about the "TRD" designation. What research I've done said it's an option that includes a locking rear diff. Is that true, and is it true of Pre-Runners and 4WD trucks both? Should they all have an electric locking diff switch on the dash, left of the steering wheel? One '04 4WD I test-drove today had TRD stickers but no locking diff switch.
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07-11-2008, 08:51 PM
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All true TRD's have a auto locking rear diff. It's possible that the previous owner put a TRD badge on for the hell of it. If it doesn't have that button, then it doesn't have the TRD options installed.
I'm fairly sure that Pre-runners have an auto locking rear diff. Not positive though, I'm sure someone else can confirm.
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07-11-2008, 08:59 PM
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The TRD off road Prerunners have the electric locking rear diff. The TRD Sport Prerunners have an LSD.
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07-11-2008, 09:15 PM
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True TRD 1st gens have an elocker. period.
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07-11-2008, 09:22 PM
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The Sport came out in '05 (2nd generation). My friend has a '02 PreRunner TRD Off Road and yes it has the e-lock rear diff.
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07-11-2008, 09:33 PM
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07-12-2008, 11:39 AM
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Prerunners don't have locking diff. I could have used it a couple of times
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07-12-2008, 12:29 PM
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