TRD Off Road Package

Dranos · 10-25-2008, 10:29 AM

Hi,

I am about to purchase a 06 Tacoma double cab 4 x 4. The only problem is that I want to be sure that it has the TRD Off Road package.

The truck does not have the TRD decals or the hood scoop but the owner assures me that the suspension package was upgraded to TRD.

I live in Jamaica and regularly travel to rural areas plus the roads where I live are pretty bad. I've seen the off road models in action on rugged terrain and definitely want an off road equipped truck.

I plan to physically inspect the truck on Monday, is there anything that can confirm it has on the TRD package I can look for?

Are there any other areas of concern I should pay attention to when I go see it?

I've never owned a 4x4 truck before so I'm pretty clueless.

05TacoTRD · 10-25-2008, 10:30 AM

Look for the TRD seats. Thats the big give away right there, aside from the differential lock.

Any truck can have the TRD suspension, its just coils and bilstien shocks.

norcalbb11 · 10-25-2008, 10:31 AM

and the trd sport is the one with the hood scoop not the off road

Dranos · 10-25-2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05TacoTRD

Look for the TRD seats. Thats the big give away right there, aside from the differential lock.

Any truck can have the TRD suspension, its just coils and bilstien shocks.

As in the passenger seats? Well they sent me pictures of the truck and the seats have no marks on them.

Dranos · 10-25-2008, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norcalbb11

and the trd sport is the one with the hood scoop not the off road

I didn't know that, thanks.

norcalbb11 · 10-25-2008, 10:35 AM

is there a certain reason you want the off road package? cause if its 4x4 its 4x4 nothing really to change that and it has a locking rear diff. and you should probably upgrade to the billstien 5100's anyways for a better ride then the stock ones.

TacoCo · 10-25-2008, 10:43 AM

Just make sure it has the locking rear differential, that's what you're paying for with the off-road package.

Dranos · 10-25-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norcalbb11

is there a certain reason you want the off road package? cause if its 4x4 its 4x4 nothing really to change that and it has a locking rear diff. and you should probably upgrade to the billstien 5100's anyways for a better ride then the stock ones.

I really don't know how important it is to have the off road package. All I know is that I encounter 'off road' like terrain frequently (deep potholes, hilly terrain, flooded areas, steep slippery roads, etc.)

I remember seeing two 4x4 pickups mow down a rugged detour without a problem. It was as if they were on a circuit race track. I always said that whenever I own a truck, I must be able to drive like that without concern.

norcalbb11 · 10-25-2008, 10:46 AM

well looks like you would need to put a slight lift on this bad boy as well, and really if its a taco thats 4x4 you are good and if you put the 5100s they are more durable then the stock shocks i believe. Sounds like a fun place to have a truck haha

Dranos · 10-25-2008, 10:52 AM

Yeah, its a fun place for a 4x4.

There are two types of vehicles you want here. A 4x4 turbo charged rally car (Evo or STI) or a 4x4 truck with a mean attitude.

I'm done with cars now. Looking forward to the Tacoma.

05TacoTRD · 10-25-2008, 10:56 AM

The seats will look like this if its a TRD truck.

Dranos · 10-25-2008, 11:02 AM

Definitely not those seats.

Here are the picks of the truck.

mws4ua · 10-25-2008, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05TacoTRD

Look for the TRD seats. Thats the big give away right there, aside from the differential lock.

Any truck can have the TRD suspension, its just coils and bilstien shocks.

[quote=05TacoTRD;219560]The seats will look like this if its a TRD truck./quote]

From what he said, it sounds like the guy upgraded to TRD equipment for suspension, so the seats won't really give anything away.

Look for the Bilstein shocks. I doubt that a non-TRD truck that's been upgraded will have the locking rear differential, but does that really matter if it's a 4x4?

Dranos · 10-25-2008, 11:08 AM

The owner basically said that once I drive it I will know it has off road suspension. He said that in the US, you choose the custom additions you want to make when buying the truck and that the previous owner added TRD suspension when purchasing it.

He said that the fact that no TRD branding is visible should be of no concern.

TacoCo · 10-25-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dranos

The owner basically said that once I drive it I will know it has off road suspension. He said that in the US, you choose the custom additions you want to make when buying the truck and that the previous owner added TRD suspension when purchasing it.

He said that the fact that no TRD branding is visible should be of no concern.

It should be of concern is he's pricing it like a TRD branded vehicle. It's just a base SR5 model, and should be priced as such, regardless on whether he spent $250 on bilstein shocks or had the TSB done.

Dranos · 10-25-2008, 11:11 AM

Are there any known faults with these trucks or any common issues due to poor maintenance or past accidents I should look for that may miss an uninformed person?

Dranos · 10-25-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TacoCo

It should be of concern is he's pricing it like a TRD branded vehicle. It's just a base SR5 model, and should be priced as such, regardless on whether he spent $250 on bilstein shocks or had the TSB done.

He's selling it for $16,500.00

jhodge83 · 10-25-2008, 11:13 AM

its definately not the offroad b/c it doesnt have the rear diff button on the dash. he may have had the tsb done to basically get the trd suspension, but its no trd

chris4x4 · 10-25-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhodge83

its definately not the offroad b/c it doesnt have the rear diff button on the dash. he may have had the tsb done to basically get the trd suspension, but its no trd

X2!

linkfeeney · 10-25-2008, 06:18 PM

That truck is not a trd off-rd, i have one, it does not come with those rims and i dont see the locking rear diff... I dont know how hard is to find a tacoma the way u want in jamaica, but good luck..... Jamaica me crazy mon!!!

10-25-2008, 10:29 AM	#1
Dranos Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10238 Location: Jamaica Posts: 13	TRD Off Road Package Hi, I am about to purchase a 06 Tacoma double cab 4 x 4. The only problem is that I want to be sure that it has the TRD Off Road package. The truck does not have the TRD decals or the hood scoop but the owner assures me that the suspension package was upgraded to TRD. I live in Jamaica and regularly travel to rural areas plus the roads where I live are pretty bad. I've seen the off road models in action on rugged terrain and definitely want an off road equipped truck. I plan to physically inspect the truck on Monday, is there anything that can confirm it has on the TRD package I can look for? Are there any other areas of concern I should pay attention to when I go see it? I've never owned a 4x4 truck before so I'm pretty clueless.

10-25-2008, 10:30 AM	#2
05TacoTRD Why So Serious? Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville Florida Age: 17 Gender: Dude Posts: 2,703 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Bullbar/skidplate, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Secondary Air Filter Removal DIY, Dented skid plate, 100W Off Road Lights on bull bar, 2FT CB Antenna	Look for the TRD seats. Thats the big give away right there, aside from the differential lock. Any truck can have the TRD suspension, its just coils and bilstien shocks. __________________ Alex - Myspace - My Build Thread - Taco Lift FAQ

10-25-2008, 10:56 AM	#11
05TacoTRD Why So Serious? Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville Florida Age: 17 Gender: Dude Posts: 2,703 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Bullbar/skidplate, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Secondary Air Filter Removal DIY, Dented skid plate, 100W Off Road Lights on bull bar, 2FT CB Antenna	The seats will look like this if its a TRD truck. __________________ Alex - Myspace - My Build Thread - Taco Lift FAQ

10-25-2008, 11:13 AM	#18
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10-25-2008, 10:31 AM	#3
norcalbb11 NorCal Joined: May 2008, #6753 Location: Cali Age: 22 Gender: Dude Posts: 922 09 Taco Sport 4x4 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L* flowmaster 40 series, tinted windows, airaid CAI, removed 2nd filter, aries black bull bar	and the trd sport is the one with the hood scoop not the off road

10-25-2008, 10:35 AM	#6
norcalbb11 NorCal Joined: May 2008, #6753 Location: Cali Age: 22 Gender: Dude Posts: 922 09 Taco Sport 4x4 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L* flowmaster 40 series, tinted windows, airaid CAI, removed 2nd filter, aries black bull bar	is there a certain reason you want the off road package? cause if its 4x4 its 4x4 nothing really to change that and it has a locking rear diff. and you should probably upgrade to the billstien 5100's anyways for a better ride then the stock ones.

10-25-2008, 10:43 AM	#7
TacoCo FNG Joined: Aug 2008, #8512 Location: Colorado Posts: 490 09 TRD Off-Road DC V6 Magnetic Gray 2009 Double Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Snugtop XV Shell, Yakima Rack, AFE Pro Dry Filter, Secondary Air Filter Removed, Michelin AT2's, Partially Debadged, HID conversion.	Just make sure it has the locking rear differential, that's what you're paying for with the off-road package.

10-25-2008, 10:46 AM	#9
norcalbb11 NorCal Joined: May 2008, #6753 Location: Cali Age: 22 Gender: Dude Posts: 922 09 Taco Sport 4x4 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L* flowmaster 40 series, tinted windows, airaid CAI, removed 2nd filter, aries black bull bar	well looks like you would need to put a slight lift on this bad boy as well, and really if its a taco thats 4x4 you are good and if you put the 5100s they are more durable then the stock shocks i believe. Sounds like a fun place to have a truck haha

10-25-2008, 10:52 AM	#10
Dranos Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10238 Location: Jamaica Posts: 13	Yeah, its a fun place for a 4x4. There are two types of vehicles you want here. A 4x4 turbo charged rally car (Evo or STI) or a 4x4 truck with a mean attitude. I'm done with cars now. Looking forward to the Tacoma.

10-25-2008, 11:08 AM	#14
Dranos Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10238 Location: Jamaica Posts: 13	The owner basically said that once I drive it I will know it has off road suspension. He said that in the US, you choose the custom additions you want to make when buying the truck and that the previous owner added TRD suspension when purchasing it. He said that the fact that no TRD branding is visible should be of no concern.

10-25-2008, 11:11 AM	#16
Dranos Junior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10238 Location: Jamaica Posts: 13	Are there any known faults with these trucks or any common issues due to poor maintenance or past accidents I should look for that may miss an uninformed person?

10-25-2008, 06:18 PM	#20
linkfeeney Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #393 Location: mount laurel, NJ Posts: 652 09 Doublecab TRD Off-rd 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6	That truck is not a trd off-rd, i have one, it does not come with those rims and i dont see the locking rear diff... I dont know how hard is to find a tacoma the way u want in jamaica, but good luck..... Jamaica me crazy mon!!!

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