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What size rear?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Acqua9403, Jan 31, 2021.

  1. Jan 31, 2021 at 2:48 PM
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    Acqua9403

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    Looking to upgrade my gears and want to install a rear locker in my differential. 2WD LSD rear but since I live in the far northeast I'm tired of just sliding. Any suggestion or links to what to buy?

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  2. Jan 31, 2021 at 2:57 PM
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    TnShooter

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    Delta09

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    A locker in a 2wd is super sketchy in the snow (judging by your location, I figure that's what you're referring sliding on). A set of proper snow tires will do you alot better than a locker.
     
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    mhornco

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    Must not be Friday. If I see a post about what size rear I might be giving a different response. Remember Shrek. I like big butts and I cannot lie.
     
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    Clearwater Bill

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    4wd and winter tires will be your best bet.

    Seriously.

    If not affordable, winter tires and a couple hundred lbs of sandbags over the axle
     
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  6. Jan 31, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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    Well ill be using my truck for camping and my daily. Got it for a good deal a year and a half ago. So either way when i take the 2rd member out to regear it Im going to be doing a locker
     
  7. Jan 31, 2021 at 4:02 PM
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    ROAD DOG

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    I agree

    better tyres the ticket
     
  8. Jan 31, 2021 at 7:27 PM
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    Install an air locker. Best of both worlds. The warnings to avoid using it on the street on ice are real, but in many situations the locker will help a bunch
     
  9. Jan 31, 2021 at 7:50 PM
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    Knute

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    Yep.....the rear needs to big enough to keep the business above the sheets, but not too big to need a ladder.
     

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