4x2 Reg. cab vs. PreRunner

Hey all...

Quick question:

Is there any real difference between the 4x2 regular cab and the regular cab prerunner other than the overall height and the 16 inch wheels?

Can I create a "PreRunner" out of my truck with a lift and 16 inch wheels?

Thanks muchly.

 

well the pre runner has captains chair seating i think. and the reg cab does not. prerunner has a rear locker if im not mistaken. heres the exact specs when compared to a reg cab I4 manual tranycomparison

comparison

2008 Toyota Tacoma I4 Regular Cab 2008 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner I4 Regular Cab Buy New </SPAN>Buy Used More Info Remove Buy New </SPAN>Buy Used More Info Remove General Information Estimated Market Price$13,668.37 $14,371.34 Invoice$13,233.00 $14,040.00 List Price$14,280.00 $15,150.00 Vehicle ClassSmall Pickup Small Pickup Overall Satisfaction Rating88 out of 100 100 out of 100 Free Personal Vehicle ReportPerformance Engine2.7L 4 Cylinder 2.7L 4 Cylinder DriveRWD RWD Transmission5 speed Manual OD 5 speed Manual OD Compression Ratio9.60:1 9.60:1 Horsepower159 hp @5200rpm 159 hp @5200rpm Torque180@ 3800 180@ 3800 Bore3.74 3.74 Stroke3.74 3.74 Fuel Capacity21.00 gallons 21.00 gallons Fuel TypeUnleaded Unleaded Fuel DeliveryEFI EFI MPG City20 20 MPG Highway25 25 Convenience Features Air ConditioningN/C N/C Power Windows- - Power Door Locks- - Tilt Steering Wheel- - Cruise Control- - Leather Seats- - Power Seats- - TachometerStd Std Rear Defroster- - Full Spare- - Premium Wheels- Opt AM/FM RadioStd Std Cassette Player- - CD PlayerStd Std Sunroof- - MoonRoof- - Dimensions Wheelbase109.4" 110.0" Overall Length190.4" 190.4" Vehicle Height65.7" 65.7" Vehicle Width72.2" 74.6" Seating Capacity3 3 Cargo Capacity (Cars)Not Applicable Not Applicable Front Headroom (Cars)40.0" 40.0" Front Legroom (Cars)41.7" 41.7" Rear Legroom- - Payload Capacity (Trucks)1370 1640 Gross Weight (Trucks)4550 lbs. 5000 lbs. Towing Capacity (Trucks)3500 3500 Final Assembly LocationUSA USA

 

you may be able to get close, but there are still alot of things,like locker for the offroad/lsd for the sport, electrical outlet in the bed, differences like these. it would probably be cheaper to get a prerunner with everything already there.

 

I would get the Prerunner if thats what your looking for. It is well worth the extra $$$.

 

As said you could get close, or something in between, height wise, which may appeal to some. The PreRunner is basically a 4wd chassis with the front drive components deleted. A lot of sport-utes have been built this way for years, but it is not as noticeable as it is with the Tacomas since 4wd Tacomas sit fairly high and have large tires/wheels as standard, as well as large wheel wells. The 5 lug Tacomas have spring under axle rear suspension, and a similar, but somewhat lower/less travel front suspension with much smaller tires.

 

So, by having a prerunner i have a rear locker..? I had no idea my truck was THAT awesome.. knew it was pretty cool though.

 

unholycumulus, that is not necessarily true. I have a prerunner, and only have the LSD, not the locker. The rear locker is an additional option.

 

Ah, thats what i thought - I would assume it would be switchable.

 

The locker is only on the TRD Offroad 4x4 and 4x2

 

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