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Why is there Rear Differential lock on a 2 wheel drive Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacomaaCali, Dec 8, 2015.

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  1. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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    just bought a 2006 Tacoma. Why is there a Rear Differential lock on a 2 wheel drive truck? Please Help
     
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  2. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:10 AM
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  3. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:12 AM
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    Why wouldn't there be? Lots of guys lock either one axle or another. It'd work on a rear axle just like it would work on the rear axle of a 4X4.

    Do you mean you don't think it makes sense to have a 2WD truck and a locker? A locker can greatly enable a truck - even a 2WD one.
     
    TacoTaco15, Dec 8, 2015
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  4. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:12 AM
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    Yes there are TRD stickers on the bed. But the rruck is not 4X4.
     
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  5. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:13 AM
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    there are 2wd offroads.
     
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  6. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:14 AM
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    there's nothing wrong with that. a lot of 2wd tacos came with rear lockers
     
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  7. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:19 AM
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    lol. My truck is locked an it's made it WAY more capable off road than i thought it would.
     
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  8. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:28 AM
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    Welcome to the forum. :wave: As others have said, you have nothing to worry about. Actually be happy. Toyota made 2WD trucks with a rear locking diff, and that's a very nice feature to have. :)
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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    You speak the truth.
     
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  10. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:36 AM
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    It's for moar traction in slippery situations. Not nessecarily of off-roading. Most semi trucks/dumptrucks and 2wd farm tractors all have locking differentials for dealing with wet grass, sand, snow loose dirt, mud whatever.
     
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  11. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:39 AM
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    Having a rear locker is a bonus not a negative. :) Especially if you can turn it on and off at will.
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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    My 4WD Tundra doesnt have a rear locker =(
    Dont be ungrateful.
     
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  13. Dec 8, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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    The first truck in the link below is in 2wd and locked in the rear, the second truck is 2wd and not locked
    CLICK HERE
     
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  14. Dec 8, 2015 at 1:02 PM
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    Because a 2wd truck *really* needs it....
    ;)
     
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  16. Dec 10, 2015 at 9:34 AM
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    Be happy you have it. I want this feature on my 4x4!
     
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  17. Dec 10, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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    Holy fuck.. 2wd open/open fucking sucks, you gotta gun it everywhere, i feel grateful that i can crawl for the most part and still be 2wd..
     
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    haha for real, that is how @michaelrussell runs! if you watch the rest of the video you will see this
    [​IMG]
     
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    HOLY FUCK
     
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  20. Dec 10, 2015 at 9:45 AM
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    he drove home with some stiff steering :D
     
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