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Sport or Off Road

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ems, Feb 20, 2018.

  1. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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    coopcooper

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    like 350 brand new oem one if your picky. probably snag an aftermarket one for 100 bucks. it definitely doesn't bother me that much that I would need to change it though.

    edit: forgot we were talking about 3rd gens for a second :anonymous:
     
  2. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:46 AM
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    So any 4wd taco has at least TRAC which is lsd correct? Trying to understand what "open" means as opposed to open and having TRAC/LSD.
     
  3. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    remgu2000

    remgu2000 Keepin' on keepin' on.

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    Wrong man. You can't go mall crawlin' without that stuff either. :)
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    We get it dude, you don't like the hood scoop. Christ.
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    Is the mona lisa functional?
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:49 AM
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    is that the tech package? I'm most likely going bare bones with no packages on the OR, so i'll prob get the chrome.
     
  7. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:49 AM
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    rlx02

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    Are you having a stroke?
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:49 AM
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    open diff is a one tire fire. lsd peels both. open diffs are dogshit in most occasions
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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    I know what it is... just stating there are no tail gate fill in letters or derp on my truck.

    It has a pro grill (hated the chrome stock grill) and 4runner Pro wheels but not a single Sport piece.

    Something about those wheels and grill make the truck less capable?
     
  10. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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    I thought the sport was open diff? Or is it considered lsd?
     
  11. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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  12. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:55 AM
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  13. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:55 AM
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    ha! No that's why it was just reported that she sucks.

    Screen Shot 2018-02-22 at 1.55.16 PM.jpg
     
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  14. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    so then they aren't open. I could swear I read they were open somewhere on this forum. I've been doing a lot of research lately so can't remember where.
     
  15. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    This thread is awesome and getting awesomer.
     
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  16. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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    Ok bad example. Are fake cans functional? You get the point... ;)
     
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  17. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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    Read that sticky that I linked a couple pages back.

    All Taco diffs are open and have some form of weak or strong TRAC function depending on the button and 4wd settings. The ORs and Pros have an electronic rear locker. They also use a hydraulic brake booster instead of vacuum. This enhances the A-TRAC (MT) and CC (AT) functions.
     
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  18. Feb 22, 2018 at 10:59 AM
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    SpearJoshuaTree They put me in time out :(

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    There’s no option below group 1 package. It’s what I have, no parking assist , no upgraded stereo, also no dual climate control ,no sunroof.. I still have turn signals in the side mirrors , touch screen stereo, and chrome bumper caps
     
  19. Feb 22, 2018 at 11:11 AM
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    aaaaaaaaannnnnnnndddddd - it was not aimed at you, but OR and Tacoma owners in general - lighten up Francis
     
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  20. Feb 22, 2018 at 11:14 AM
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    Yes, was just waiting until i had more time. So basically, its an open diff, until you go into 4wd modes?
     

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