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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.

  1. Dec 10, 2015 at 4:14 PM
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    michaelrussell

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    Well I don't have to gun it everywhere there are times I just crawl but it is not as easy being unlocked which that and the 2wd problem will be taken care of soon enough
     
  2. Dec 10, 2015 at 4:15 PM
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    ChamYota

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    :drool:
     
  3. Dec 10, 2015 at 8:26 PM
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    FTFY :D
     
  4. Dec 10, 2015 at 8:34 PM
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    thatprerunner

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    It's probably a Prerunner. I know I wish mine had a locker!
     
  5. Dec 10, 2015 at 8:43 PM
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    ^^
    What @yesmar said lol... wicked donuts. I specifically sought out my TRDOR Prerunner for the want of a locker in a 2wd.
     
  6. Dec 10, 2015 at 8:52 PM
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    To drift? Sounds cool if so :cool:
     
  7. Dec 10, 2015 at 8:54 PM
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  8. Dec 10, 2015 at 8:56 PM
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    Messed that one up
     
  9. Dec 10, 2015 at 10:58 PM
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    Do some history search on why they have the PreRunners........... for Christ sakes it's part of the name.
     
  10. Dec 10, 2015 at 11:34 PM
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    i have gotten through stuff in 2 hi locked crawling that 4wd with open diffs would struggle.

    Locker is a NICE thing to have.

    4wd is even better.

    4wd with a rear locker, n atrac..... so nice.... DCSBTRDOR4x4FTMFW. Never have i needed to bash my truck to get through anything like in that video.


    2wd peeps need to stick to high speed desert running..... and even then have fun in the silt. Or stick to dry pavement and crawling them curbs at the mall *prepares for shitstorm* :D
     
  11. Dec 11, 2015 at 4:58 AM
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    Lol Atrac
     
  12. Dec 11, 2015 at 5:35 AM
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    I know:pout:
     
  13. Dec 11, 2015 at 7:54 AM
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    Creole Knight

    Creole Knight Man's got to know his limitations.

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    gear shift knob and other things.
    I have a 2wd PreRunner, I have a locker. I am happy.
     

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