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PreRunner B.S.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BlueTaco07, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:31 AM
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    BassAckwards

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    You will gain 1" of ground clearance

    The 285s will rub. Likely going to need a cab mount chop and hammer the front pinch weld and then cut some plastic and the rear portion of the front fender well
     
  2. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:32 AM
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    05prerun82

    05prerun82 Your local friendly Taco Mule TTC#0202

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    Now if I understand not all prerunners have an elocker so if that'd the case then the prerunners without an elocker is just a 5 lug taco with 4x4 suspension
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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    No....6 lug with the electronic LSD
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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    The prerunners w/o an elocker are just 6lug 2wd trucks that have 4wd suspension. The 5lugs are all 2wd but they sit lower, im sure youve seen this
     
  5. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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    Why would you even want
    No not all prerunners have lsd
     
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  6. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:35 AM
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    Right they added the auto lsd in 2009
     
  7. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:35 AM
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    Anything '09 and up....might actually be '08 and up have the electronic LSD
     
  8. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:35 AM
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    Throw a locker in it and its a beast mang
     
  9. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:36 AM
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    Elocker and auto lsd same thing
     
  10. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:37 AM
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    I know I love my elocker it saved my ass even with dem.hiway tires
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:37 AM
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    No.. while the auto lsd has worked good for me like in sand for example, having the locker was a night and day difference
     
  12. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:37 AM
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    Nope....different animal
     
  13. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    What I thought
     
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  14. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    These trucks are impressive with a locker, some good tires, sliders, and a heavy foot
     
  15. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:39 AM
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    So Suburu and them Evo Lancers have lsd
     
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    I think most of those are AWD w/ lsd's, yes
     
  17. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:40 AM
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    Im.guessing the way that works is one wheel spins the other one unlocks abd spins to understand power of the engine
     
  18. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:41 AM
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    The electronic LSD uses the ABS sensors to detect wheel slip. When it senses slip in one wheel it will apply the brake to that wheel and transfer power to the other side (open diff). Works pretty good. Sometimes I just turn it completely off by holding down the TC button for 5 seconds
     
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  19. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:41 AM
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    So awd technically is better then 4wd
     
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  20. Jan 5, 2019 at 6:42 AM
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    Not sure exactly how it works. I do know its great for traction though. My moms fj cruiser is AWD, and you can always put the power down, its awesome, even when its wet
     
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