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Do you really need A-TRAC if you have a Locker

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ColdSteelTiger, Oct 27, 2011.

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  1. Nov 1, 2011 at 6:31 PM
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  3. Nov 1, 2011 at 6:46 PM
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  4. Nov 1, 2011 at 6:48 PM
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    no, you need lockers
     
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    so if you use a locker and you dont know what you are doing, can you damage your truck from using the actual locker?
     
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    What can happen? I am a complete Newb to this as you can tell.
     
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    what kind of stuff
     
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    If you dont know what you're doing, You can possibly damage something. If you know what you are doing and know when and when not to use the lockers, they will provide years of trouble-free use. Like posters of before, it comes down to the driver :)
     
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  12. Nov 2, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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    Didn't we end this thread with this conclusion? lol.

    Can't believe this thread is still going. Granted, it hasn't really been on-topic for... several pages, but hey. It's TW...
     
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  13. Nov 2, 2011 at 3:04 PM
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    Exactly. Just keeping with the "TW Way" :eek:
     
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    The real question is .... Do you really need a locker if you have A-Track!!
     
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  17. Nov 2, 2011 at 5:02 PM
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    So sad that most use this and any traction questions as a place to add to their post count and not help fellow Tacoma drivers.

    A rear locker makes both rear tires turn the same, equal power. Otherwise, just one tire can and will spin, robbing the power from a tire still on firm ground... which will do nothing to move your truck.

    Use of rear locker to to either:
    a) keep from getting stuck crossing loose terrain
    b) climb something steeper than an open diff. can alone
    c) help get unstuck.

    Breaking something because of the rear locker put into use might happen if you:
    a) use the locker beyond Toyota's recommendations (see sticker on door)
    b) use the locker on hard or paved surfaces and steer the truck into a turn
    c) use the locker for racing when sudden turns may bind driveline

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    A-TRAC does NOT have ANY of these restriction! Steering is unaffected!
     
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    I agree. Never had issues with mine above 5 mph.
     
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