What exactly is a PreRunner?

Khaos · Jul 25, 2008

johnblazecali2001 said: ↑

I wanna convert my 4x2 to a 4x4. Im told that its too expensive and that it'd be cheaper to trade in my 08 PreRunner for a 4x4 Tacoma. Is this true? How much would it cost to convert my PreRunner to a 4x4?
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On an 2nd Gen, a lot. There is a lot of electronic crap you would have to do and parts or expensive. My guess, $4000-$5000.

The_Hodge · Jul 25, 2008

johnblazecali2001 said: ↑

I wanna convert my 4x2 to a 4x4. Im told that its too expensive and that it'd be cheaper to trade in my 08 PreRunner for a 4x4 Tacoma. Is this true? How much would it cost to convert my PreRunner to a 4x4?
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i traded in my pimped out 07 prerunner that i absolutely loved to get an 09 4x4. definately worth it in the long run

tacomaman06 · Jul 25, 2008

jhodge83 said: ↑

i traded in my pimped out 07 prerunner that i absolutely loved to get an 09 4x4. definately worth it in the long run
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and i traded in my 06 prerunner, for the smaller , but still awesome and agile 04 trd 4x4!! im glad i made the move!! loved the prerunner, but now, if i need the 4x4.....its definitely there.

archerytarget · Jul 9, 2009

i have a prerunner but its not a trd. how do i know if there is a rear locker on it? theres not a button for it in the cab, but when im out on trails and my rear right tire starts to spin, the left one kicks in..not sure if its really a locker or what..any ideas?

The_Hodge · Jul 9, 2009

sounds like an LSD

archerytarget · Jul 9, 2009

wolfpack_5150 said: ↑

If it was locked they both spin at the same speed and time.

If its non TRD it doesnt have a factory locker.

If it was locked at all times u would be barking the tires around corners on the street which isnt good.

Did u buy the truck new or used?
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i bought it used. but when im just out on the streets i can tell that the right rear is mainly (if not always) the one with the power to it..its just when my tires start to spin, like on a trail, that i see the left rear kicking in

RattleTractor · Jul 9, 2009

edave5 said: ↑

Not all PreRunners have a Diff lock. The diff lock is available with the TRD package.
All it is, is a 4x4 model, without the transfer case, front diff, or 4 wheel drive shifter (two more cupholders in it's place).

The differences of a prerunner and a standard are somthing like this:
Coil over shocks vs. Torsion bars
Ground clearance comparable to the 4x
6 lug vs. 5 lug,
If it's a 4 cyl, you get the 2.7L instead of the 2.4L
Your gear ratio is also different in the pre-runner from the factory due to:
Larger tires (265/75/16) and 16" wheels
oh, and you get fender flares (not the same as 4x4 model's flares) and a different bumper valence.

I believe the prerunner has a larger radiator also, but that may just be because of the engine difference.

that's just what i've learned from having my '02 prerunner for 3 years.
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that's what it is i believe
nice explanation.

archerytarget · Jul 9, 2009

STLharry said: ↑

that's what it is i believe
nice explanation.
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you believe its a diff lock? not sure what you meant..

revhappyleon · Jan 5, 2010

it sounds like traction control

The_Hodge · Jan 6, 2010

revhappyleon said: ↑

it sounds like traction control
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01s didnt have traction control....

ORVILLE · May 3, 2010

There's no diff lock on mine... it is a bilstein edition and I know that in 06 they dropped the horsepower by 10. This thing leaves a pair of tire tracks every time you give it more than a quarter pedal.

I had hot rods years ago and this one is a full posi... basically a tight limited slip designed for dirt. The rotors and calipers are bigger and it has 17" wheels to fit over the calipers. Not sure if this is an oddball option on mine ... like the bigger driveshaft and U Joints...

This things chews tires and is barely drivable in the winter... I put 60's on it in an attempt to minimize the tire chewing through corners, but a set of tires lasts about 25,000 miles.

I love the truck... 0-60 in 6 seconds makes it the ultimate sleeper, but man it is an oddball.

L

Kurt Franz · May 7, 2010

007Tacoma said: ↑

That is true. Not all of the PreRunners have a locking Rear or even limited slip. It is available with an option package on all of the PreRunners. The TRD Package has one, but you can also get one with Traction Control and Daytime Running Lights on the 2.7L PreRunners (AccessCab and RegularCab).

I have a 2007 PreRunner SR5. I wanted the Limited Slip Rear, but couldn't find one. I will be installing an LSD or a locker soon. If you have questions about information on the decision process, see this link to another Thread on our forum.

I have to say that I am extremely impressed with the 2.7L 4 cylinder. It has more power than I thought it would. Since I am still under my first 2000 miles, I haven't tried towing anything with it yet, but I won't be towing much (max=3000lbs).

Unfortunately, the 2007+MY don't offer the 2.4L as an option on the standard Tacoma. I am not sure aobut the other 2nd gens (2005-2006). The engines offered are a 2.7L and a 4.0L. In my opinion, I don't think the 2.4L can offer a reasonable amount of power for the 2nd Gen body and frame. It just weighs more than the 1st Gen.
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Hello - I have a 2007 and am looking to installing limited slip for my winter driving. If you have done the mod I would be most interested in hearing the details of it.
Thanks

SoCalBlack08 · May 7, 2010

i have a prerunner and all i got was a shiny exhaust tip....

nothing special on mine, at least i dont think

Coolidge · May 7, 2010

2003greenbean said: ↑

if i have the locker on and go over 5mph a buzzer goes off untill i slow down
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Ive got a 03 and had a 04. Both TRD w/E-Lock....Neither did that?

nelson18matt · May 7, 2010

Coolidge said: ↑

Ive got a 03 and had a 04. Both TRD w/E-Lock....Neither did that?
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same here, mine doesn't do that

Fightnfire · Apr 19, 2013

A Pre-Runner is everything that is awesome, minus the awesome.

The_Hodge · Apr 19, 2013

loneranger said: ↑

I have a 2010 prerunner, trd sport that doesn't have the locker in the rear , I have LSD and traction control , I want to trade for a 4x4 or tacoma with a rear locker, but will a rear locker alone be enough to keep up a little with my brothers 4x4 jeep wrangler?
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why not trade for a 4wd OR and get both? rear locker alone will not match a standard 4wd.

The_Hodge · Apr 19, 2013

loneranger said: ↑

Some 4x4 come with out a rear locker?
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all 4wd but the offroad come w/o a locker

IDtrucks · Apr 19, 2013

loneranger said: ↑

I have a 2010 prerunner, trd sport that doesn't have the locker in the rear , I have LSD and traction control , I want to trade for a 4x4 or tacoma with a rear locker, but will a rear locker alone be enough to keep up a little with my brothers 4x4 jeep wrangler?
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if you can drive it right the TRD OR (4wd with locker) should keep up fine

you have the regular 4x4 and the TRD OR 4x4. the TRD has the diff lock.

Cockelscox · Apr 2, 2017

Ok for one the pre runner like its name was a vehicle built to be a baja truck/vehicle ment for racing in sand dunes/off-road without four wheel drive for one oh actually yeah thats the only one its not a rock crawler its a pre runner almost like a pacer car just fyi

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