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sports package vs off road package

Discussion in 'New Members' started by information south, Oct 31, 2012.

  1. Oct 31, 2012 at 11:12 PM
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    information south

    information south [OP] New Member

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    What are the advantages of a tacoma sports package over a tacoma off road package.
     
  2. Oct 31, 2012 at 11:13 PM
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    youradhere

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  3. Oct 31, 2012 at 11:15 PM
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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Sport - colour matched grille , bumpers , mirrors etc , Hoodscoop , no locker , DC available with 6' bed , 17" wheels

    Offroad - chrome appointments , no hoodscoop , has a locker , DC only available with 5' bed , 16" wheels
     
  4. Oct 31, 2012 at 11:16 PM
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    TeamSarcasm

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    The better coast
    one is more street orientated and one is more off road orientated. the off road comes with a locker in the rear which I think supersedes anything that the sport package comes with.
     
  5. Oct 31, 2012 at 11:19 PM
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    Blacktacoma23

    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    acdronin

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    Evelyn? Interesting name for a dude.
    Welcome to TW.
    If you do serious off roading and don't mind a 5' bed, get an Off Road, if you still want a pretty capable truck and a longer bed, get a sport.
     
  7. Nov 1, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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    What locker?

    Oh nevermind, does anyone even use the locking diff?
     
  8. Nov 1, 2012 at 7:34 PM
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    the locking rear diff on the TRD OR....?
     
  9. Nov 1, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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    yes.
     
  11. Nov 1, 2012 at 7:49 PM
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    scoop vs locker = scissors vs rock
     
  12. Nov 1, 2012 at 8:03 PM
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    Just last night I had to use my locker in some sand in a wash. Stuck stuck then I turned it on and let out a little air and whoomp came right out.
     
  13. Nov 1, 2012 at 8:03 PM
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    Yes I use mine most of the time I go wheeling. ARB does sell aftermarket locker if you decide you want it later (about $1k + installation).
     
  14. Nov 1, 2012 at 8:04 PM
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    I use my 6' bed every day
     
  15. Nov 1, 2012 at 8:07 PM
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  16. Nov 1, 2012 at 8:07 PM
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    ^^^Ditto, glad everyday I have that 6' bed
     
  17. Nov 1, 2012 at 8:31 PM
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    Question after a search....Which is more street friendly the o.m.e. locker on the prerunner O.R., or the after market loocker ARB? Word on the street, the ARB does not like turning tight corners or such....
     
  18. Nov 1, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    No locker likes to take tight turns. That is the nature of a locker.
     
  19. Nov 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM
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    Vantage

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    Lockers are only to be used offroad at low speeds. The lock both rear wheels together so they both spin at the same speed no matter what is under them, sand rock or even in the air.

    On pavement with the locker on, one wheel will bind causing problems.

    And they do make a DCSB sport.
     
  20. Nov 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM
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    the.sight.picture

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    Check out my build thread (Beginning of Money Pit)
    I use the locker when I go OR pretty much the whole time OP. I mean if you want to do any really serious off roading you may want the locker IMO
     

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