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Anybody regret buying TRD Sport over an Off-Road

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Captains1911, Oct 31, 2022.

  1. Nov 3, 2022 at 7:45 AM
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    jpking17

    jpking17 Well-Known Member

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    I have used my locker maybe 5 times in a few different spots that are off camber on a trail I run each year. Would I make it without the locker? Yes. Is it nice to use the locker instead of having to back up and choose a different line? Also yes.
     
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  2. Nov 3, 2022 at 8:08 AM
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    Vmax540

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  3. Nov 3, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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    brich999

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    all tore up already
  4. Nov 3, 2022 at 7:45 PM
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    Volksparts

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    I'm going on 6 years now of owning a TRD sport. Honestly, a lot of it depends on the style of your driving. I always keep moving through all the soft sand and the truck does awesome. Have a full suspension, 33's, and a ton of other goodies. Only was stuck once and do 3-5 trails here in Socal per year out in the desert. I never regretted having a sport. It has taken me every where I wanted to go. I do not rock crawl though nor will I ever with my taco. I am putting in an Eaton locker next week though along with a regear just for fun.

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  5. Nov 3, 2022 at 8:08 PM
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    stftaco

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    That seems like the definition of traction control :notsure:
     
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  6. Nov 3, 2022 at 8:39 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    Work in progress...
    You thought I did?

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  7. Nov 4, 2022 at 5:29 AM
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    Horseshoez

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    Agreed.
     
  8. Nov 5, 2022 at 3:35 AM
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    TacoSupremo19

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    Brushed Copper Blaze 10 Rims | 265 70 17 Toyo Open Country A/T III tires | Bilstein 5100 w/ Eibach Coils 2.5" lift | Blackhawk UCAs | ICON Rear 3 AAL |TRD Skid Plate | TRD CAI | OEM Rear Bed Lighting | OEM rear Tailgate lock | RC Bed Molle Racks | Custom Blacked out OEM LED Headlights | MESO V4 Mirror Turnsignals | MESO Interior trim blackout | TG DMM dash mount | TRD Shift Knob | OEM SR5 interior door handles | Upgraded Stereo including Alpine 700W Amp Alpine Type R Components & Hertz speakers 12" Sub | Custom Clazzio Seat covers | Mobtown Sliders | Front Camera
    I had the KO2 and they do slip in the rain. Not at first. Say with about 15- 20K is when they go. They are a harder than average tire. Not enough siping either and it wears away which is when it starts to slip. Great Off road though. Loved the look too. Scared me a couple times and I had to be wary of how I drove. I won't buy them again.
     
  9. Nov 5, 2022 at 8:51 PM
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    My4thTacoma

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    God I wish i wouldve bought the manual. I really miss shifting gears.
     
  10. Nov 19, 2022 at 8:37 AM
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    Santytacoma

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  11. Nov 19, 2022 at 8:39 AM
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    TRD 2022 sport 4W no regrets here event if I had a TRD pro I wouldn’t be off roading so mine is perfect for the street/city use once in a moon will drive up to the snow and that’s when the 4W comes in place. That being said I love my truck!
     
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  12. Nov 19, 2022 at 9:18 AM
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    Tritiger

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    I just think the LB looks better. I have also slept under the bed cover in a pinch and I couldn’t do that with the SB.
     
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  13. Mar 25, 2023 at 5:08 PM
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    Only in Canada....pity.
     
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  14. Mar 25, 2023 at 5:19 PM
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    BC Hunter

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    ...unless you are Canadian. (the AC OR MT thing, not the "retarded" thing)
     
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  15. Mar 25, 2023 at 5:28 PM
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    Topanga Taco

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  16. Mar 25, 2023 at 5:31 PM
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    VTi EG6

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    No regrets. Does what it needs to as my daily and work vehicle. Still stock, minus the wildpeaks & TRD Pro grill.

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  17. Mar 25, 2023 at 5:46 PM
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    Sugar Silva

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    No regrets here, but a 6’ bed was more important than a rear locker I’d never use. Of course I have a 2nd gen.

    If I were buying a third gen, I’d get the OR with the full size bed. Best of both worlds
     
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  18. Mar 25, 2023 at 5:53 PM
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    Sugar Silva

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    No Sport regrets, but I have plenty of super white regrets
     
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  19. Mar 25, 2023 at 5:58 PM
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    Travelinman301

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    No regrets taking a Sport over the OR. I knew when I bought it that 90% of my driving would be on pavement while the other 10% gets me through hunting season. Off road she's been through some tough back country and has never failed me. Best of both worlds as all 4 x 4 vehicles have limitations and you have to know what those limitations are.

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  20. Mar 25, 2023 at 6:24 PM
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    Old goat1914

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    I think about regretting getting a sport but I like it too much.
     

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