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Diff question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kadukukilla671, Jan 16, 2010.

  1. Jan 16, 2010 at 11:38 AM
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    kadukukilla671

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    I have a 2008 sr5 4x4 (non trd) do i have a open diff or LSD? ive read on someones post here that on way to check is to do a burn out and if one wheel does the spinning then it does, but when i did it both my rear wheel spun also when i did a donut it was both rear
     
  2. Jan 16, 2010 at 11:57 AM
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    Crawl under your truck, your diff should have a sticker saying "ONLY LSD OIL" right above the fill bolt.


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  3. Jan 16, 2010 at 12:50 PM
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  4. Jan 16, 2010 at 9:53 PM
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    I'm pretty sure all sr5's are open diffs up until 09 when an electronic limited slip came out. At least I don't think it was an option without any of the packages.
     
  5. Jan 17, 2010 at 12:03 AM
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    Incorrect. Seems like that is said a lot around here too.

    I have a straight SR5, no TRD, and I have an LSD.
     
  6. Jan 17, 2010 at 6:36 AM
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    Cool. Thanks for clarifying. I didn't realize it was an option.
     
  7. Jan 17, 2010 at 8:26 AM
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    My understanding when I researched to buy is that LSD by itself is an option but is standard on Pre-Runner and with TRD Package. My SR5 is open.
     
  8. Jan 17, 2010 at 8:41 AM
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    carmellocafe

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    Same here, but mine is an 06 prerunner--Definitely has the mechanical lsd and its an sr5. :)
     
  9. Jan 17, 2010 at 8:53 AM
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    from 05-08, it was only standard on the trd sport...trd off road has locker standard...that goes for prerunner and 4x4 on both. it IS optional on sr5
     
  10. Jan 17, 2010 at 8:56 AM
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