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2011 Sport DCLB performance in a snowstorm

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jkcb2011, Dec 28, 2011.

  1. Dec 28, 2011 at 5:40 AM
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    jkcb2011

    jkcb2011 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Last night we were visiting family approximately 2 hours from home and we drove home right in the middle of a fairly significant snowstorm in Eastern Ontario, Canada. I have had the truck for over a year now, but rarely get the opportunity to actually use the truck as it is intended. I have to say that last night was fun. The truck’s performance was absolutely outstanding. Notwithstanding it’s performance on the snow covered highway and stability with great Toyo winter tires, I was able to safely manoeuvre around smaller vehicles that were barely moving without having to follow them and make our trip even longer. My wife even said that she has never felt as safe in a vehicle during a snow storm (win+). I kept hoping that some poor guy (preferably in a dodge truck) would be stuck in a snow bank so I could hook up and haul him out, but no luck as most people stayed in last night.

    I am still pumped this am, now time to go use the snow blower for the first time this year, then maybe go play some more with my truck in the snow. This rocks!
     
  2. Dec 28, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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    wileyC

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    4x4 or 4x2?
     
  3. Dec 28, 2011 at 7:56 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    No such thing as a 4x2 TRD in Canada
     
  4. Dec 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM
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    Dark_Taco

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    I feel the same way when it snows.....I pray for family friends and then snow!
     
  5. Dec 28, 2011 at 8:11 PM
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    jkcb2011

    jkcb2011 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My bad for not mentioning it, I had no idea you could get a TRD sport without 4x4.

     
  6. Dec 28, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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    We need more than just a couple inches, but it was still fun to play in last night. Especially with KM2's. ;)

    This reminds me, I gotta get my Duratracs back on ASAP.
     
  7. Dec 28, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    You can in the States
     
  8. Dec 28, 2011 at 8:26 PM
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    Canadian Girl

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    haven't you been saying that for a few weeks now ;)
     
  9. Dec 28, 2011 at 9:00 PM
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    I know i know, i'm finally getting around to it. So glad i had the KM2's on for this mess tho!

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    Don't forget the aftermath. :eek: and IH8MUD. Go figure.

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    :threadjacked:Sorry OP, i'll stop now.
     
  10. Dec 29, 2011 at 12:53 AM
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    06rubi

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    Debadged, tinted windows, 7 pin relocated, bed lights, 12 volt socket in bed of truck, on board air, auxiliary fuse box, grill craft, hella 500's, t-rex eyelids, pink budbuilt skids, icon remote resi coil over, camburg uca, alcan rear springs, ubolt flip, icon 2.5 remote rear resi shocks
    Good tires make a world of difference. Last winter with the stock rugged trails the Tacoma was sketchy at best compared to my subi with Blizzaks. This year the truck has Duratracs and the subi still has the V12's mounted up. Totally different vehicles this year. Last year truck needed 4wd just to feel safe and the subi was like driving on dirt roads, a little loose but very controllable. This year the truck hasn't seen 4wd in town even in 8" of fresh powder, the car on the other hand is total crap!
     
  11. Dec 30, 2011 at 3:39 AM
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    Sorry OP.... But yeah baby!!! that was some fun mud!!!!! Only truck to make it thru the pit with no help ;)
     

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