"To TRD" or "Not to TRD"

I have looked into TRD's and Prerunner's and finding an affordable TRD is seemingly hard to come by, but Prerunner's seem to be plentiful. What I really want is the locking differential. Would it be better to find a prerunner and add an aftermarket e-locker or hold out and find a TRD? What would be the cost of adding an aftermarket e-locker?

 

I think a locker would be around $700. Im not the best one too listen too someone will chime in

 

op, iirc the diff is different (size?) in trd v. non-trd tacomas...i may be wrong. having said that, it may be worthwhile to convert the truck yourself and stop the search...i can't imagine that you'd affect/effect a warranty at this point on a 1st gen.

price: depends on the truck.

 

This may seem stupid... but you do realize that the Prerunner isn't 4X4 right? Or are your talking about regular Prerunners vs. TRD Prerunners?

 

get a 4x4


4x4>e-locker

 

there are many versions of the all mighty tacoma
2x4 mini tacoma like mowtaco
prerunner tacoma looks like a 4x4 truck (no locker 2x4)
prerunner trd 2x4 tacoma has a locker(looks like 4x4)
4x4 tacoma non trd (no locker)
4x4 tacoma TRD with a locker

I am sure there are more versions out there, these are most common tho.
My buddy has a tacoma like mowtaco that is 4x4 with the 2.7 from the factory.

If u have any question that u will go wheeling make sure u at least get a trd prerunner, or install an after market locker.

 

if you absolutely want an elocker, i'd hold out to find a TRD truck. It's pretty common to find complete elocker rears for sale, but some of them dont include the factory wiring, plus it might take longer to find a complete rear for sale than it will take to find a TRD truck.

if you dont care about having a selectable locker, get an aussie.

 

I'm talking about a 2WD Prerunner or a 2WD TRD. I looked at the Aussie locker and it looks as though they don't offer a locker for the 1st gens. Any other locker ideas? Maybe I'll just hold out for the TRD...they are just quite a bit more expensive in my area.

 

where can i get an aussie locker? are they worth a fuck compared to the powertax lockright?

 

How hard would it be to make a Trd that didnt have the locker into one that dose? cause i bought another tacoma project truck for $800 and it has the locking diff but my tacoma dosent have it but it is a trd 4x4 no dout.

 

swap the axle and the wiring harness over.

 

lets see the project truck!

 

why do you want locker over 4x4?

 

i think he just wants a Prerunner and can't decide whether or not to pay the extra money for the TRD.

I say if you plan on modding it like lift and tires it might be cheaper to just get the base and add a locker later.

 

This locker Idea: PowerTrax No - Slip
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/110245-powertrax-no-slip.html

 

Going on 3 years with my Aussie and I have no complaints. Awesome locker and dirt cheap.

Sometimes it pays to have the 7.5" rear end....

 

heres some pics

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1s...d-4wd-weekend-end-have-few-s.html#post2674921

and isnt the diff locker done by hydrolic's ? cause theres fluild lines going to a box thats says 4wd under the hood. i know my 99 tacoma dosent have this box.