Q about buying a Tacoma - what to avoid

OSUcowboys · 10-28-2009, 07:53 AM

I am going to purchase a 2005-2007 Tacoma DoubleCab in the next few weeks. I want to know if there are any options to look for or avoid in a used Tacoma. Specifically, did/do they offer different gear ratios in the rear end that might limit capabilities or future mods.

This truck will replace a 2003 Wrangler. I purchased this wrangler with little knowledge of the options and packages available. I ended up with the pathetic 3.07 gears in the weak Dana 35. I want to avoid the same mistake. I will use this truck to haul small furniture items for work and occasionally fill deer feeders and haul firewood - I will not use it for any type of off-roading other than gravel/dirt roads.

I realize this is not a technical question per se...but, I did not see a specific category for this type of Q.

Thank you

OSUcowboys · 10-29-2009, 09:29 AM

Also, do some models come with a limited slip or locker in the rear diff? If so, what names indicate that, SR5, Sport or somesuch?

98tacoma27 · 10-29-2009, 09:47 AM

http://www.toyotaoffroad.com/Article...5_Tacoma_o.pdf

SR5 is just a trim/bling package. It doesn't have anything to do with the suspension.

A Pre-Runner is a 2wd tacoma that has the 4x4 suspension. It can come with a E-locker or the LSD (refer to the link). The 4x4 sport comes with the LSD, while the OffRoad package has the E-locker.

JBTuncc · 10-29-2009, 09:47 AM

TRD Sports have limited slip, TRD Off-Roads have locking rear diffs. I usually try to buy something that's as close to stock as possible. I'd rather know who did the modifications on the truck.

shook0002 · 10-31-2009, 02:57 PM

My '08 is a SR-5 no TRD and has a limited slip (the mechanical one). It was a option. I also have the factory tow package and alloy wheels, but with shitty dunlop at20 245 tires.

Doc.SS · 10-31-2009, 03:24 PM

If you have a VIN, could you tell what equipment it has?

10-28-2009, 07:53 AM	#1
OSUcowboys Junior Member Joined: Oct 2009, #25036 Location: Oklahoma City Gender: Male Posts: 2 looking to buy 2005 Double Cab Automatic	Q about buying a Tacoma - what to avoid I am going to purchase a 2005-2007 Tacoma DoubleCab in the next few weeks. I want to know if there are any options to look for or avoid in a used Tacoma. Specifically, did/do they offer different gear ratios in the rear end that might limit capabilities or future mods. This truck will replace a 2003 Wrangler. I purchased this wrangler with little knowledge of the options and packages available. I ended up with the pathetic 3.07 gears in the weak Dana 35. I want to avoid the same mistake. I will use this truck to haul small furniture items for work and occasionally fill deer feeders and haul firewood - I will not use it for any type of off-roading other than gravel/dirt roads. I realize this is not a technical question per se...but, I did not see a specific category for this type of Q. Thank you

10-31-2009, 02:57 PM	#5
shook0002 "The Fuzz" Name: Joe Joined: May 2008, #6957 Location: Philly Gender: Male Posts: 172 '08 Doublecab 4X4 SR5 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	My '08 is a SR-5 no TRD and has a limited slip (the mechanical one). It was a option. I also have the factory tow package and alloy wheels, but with shitty dunlop at20 245 tires. __________________ Stock 2008 Taco double cab SR5 4x4 '86 Mustang Gt Convertible

10-31-2009, 03:24 PM	#6
Doc.SS Senior Member Name: F®âñk Joined: Oct 2009, #23899 Location: Portsmouth, Va. Gender: Dude Posts: 1,028 05 DC SR5 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 20% tint, Black weathertech's, Westin step bars, Leer 100XQ	If you have a VIN, could you tell what equipment it has? __________________

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10-29-2009, 09:29 AM	#2
OSUcowboys Junior Member Joined: Oct 2009, #25036 Location: Oklahoma City Gender: Male Posts: 2 looking to buy 2005 Double Cab Automatic	Also, do some models come with a limited slip or locker in the rear diff? If so, what names indicate that, SR5, Sport or somesuch?

10-29-2009, 09:47 AM	#4
JBTuncc Senior Member Name: John Joined: Aug 2009, #20527 Location: Charlotte, NC Gender: Male Posts: 170 05 TRD Sport DC 4x4 2005 Double Cab Manual	TRD Sports have limited slip, TRD Off-Roads have locking rear diffs. I usually try to buy something that's as close to stock as possible. I'd rather know who did the modifications on the truck.