So I Cant Use Auto LSD in 4wd

This is why I am glad I no longer have these problems with my first gen, none of that crap came with them, only annoying thing is ABS. But when I had my 2011, I hated the auto lsd, traction control and all that other driving for dummies junk. I thought all those things made driving on slick surfaces more dangerous if anything, but then again, I'm used to driving vehicles without it. Maybe it's a vice versa situation for people that are used to driving with it.

 

Yep

 

WHY....WHY.....WHY....just give us all a locking rear and front diff an FUDK all the other stuff

"*Also, in 2WD you can have 'enhanced' LSD with even heavier braking action to the spinning tire with a quick push of the VSC Off switch, which turns on 'AUTO LSD'.
Only in 2WD can you go into AUTO LSD. Since we have 4WD, I would think using it would be even better than AUTO LSD? Perhaps helpful for those with only 2WD."

So why the ffff even put it on a 4wd

 

I am nearing 100k on mine, all I do is replace gear oil every 20k miles or so.
20 k miles may seem as often but friction additive seems to wear out at the point.
My Limited slip gets abused and I mean really really have to work hard.
To give you idea of my place.... I blew 4wd on my CRV which also uses clutch packs. The difference between two.
Toyota uses nothign but steel plates. Honda have |steel|fiber|steel|fiber|..... setup. If thats what Ridgeline uses I feel pain for Ridgeline guys.
Its going to cost me $200 in new Honda clutch packs and seals but it should run like new. Most people simply remove 4wd in older Hondas, I am going to replaced clutchpacks and see what it gives me.

BTW, Clutchpacks are replaceable on Hino too, but since they all steel plates not sure if they ever wear out.

 

Toyota is cheap, they stop offering mechanical Limited Slipp and went to Walmart quality trash control.
If you need more then open differentials than you need to install aftermarket unit.
It sucks because when they offered as part of factory you had choice and easy way to get it, now you have to find a reputable shop, pay extra etc etc.

 

Yes you can use "auto lsd" in 4wd.... simply tap the switch when in 4wd it will say "trac off" on the current models, which means no engine regulation but auto lsd active.

You guys need to read this before you start making assumptions, or actually go out and test the different modes for yourself to see how they work.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...-controls-trac-auto-lsd-trac-rear-locker.html

 

Because BlueT NEVER makes assumptions

BTW I do agree with him though that they chopped the true LSD because it saved them a few bucks. If they really wanted to give us something computerized that is almost better then a LSD for Offroad they would of put ATRAC on everything but the base model Tacoma.

 

Interesting thread. I actually didn't realize that VSC/Traction Control stayed on in 4WD until yesterday when I took a turn a little to "snappy" and it started blinkin' and beepin'. Hmmm...I am also in the group that needs to go out and fool around with all of it.

 

i am VERY impressed with the auto lsd function in 2wd on my TRD OR 4x4... and atrac is simply amazing.

 

I was really against Traction Control on 4WD trucks until I had my Tacoma. It makes it way easier to keep my back end in control with the S/C than it is without.

 

there has been stuff that i just wasnt getting up at all unless i bombed the hill / obstacle.... a tap of the atrac button and i crawled right over.

As far as audo lsd in 2wd, it does a dang good job, right about the same / better than a standard mechanical lsd for small obstacales etc.... but if i wanna mess around this is what i have a locker for!

In your case about the only thing it sounds like that would help you would be a front locker and skinny pedal!

 

OP....read the 2012+ part in this link, for your 2015.....

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/310726-traction-controls-2009-2014-a.html

You do get LSD by default, when you go into 4H (not pressing any buttons). In reality, it is Auto LSD front and rear, but with engine output regulation. Pressing the button once quick in 4H, will give you the same LSD, but without engine output regulation (TRAC OFF).

If you have a Sport rather than an OR, by all means do the Yellow Wire Mod, and you will get LSD in 4L (same as 4H, but it is not A-TRAC), rather than the default open diffs. Big improvement!

Toyota needs to have David K, write the owner's manual....