What Does TRD Add Exactly?

Just curious what the TRD pkg adds. I have decals on my bed but I don't know if I have the Sport or Off-Road edition. What are the dead giveaways? And what is the difference between LSD and E-Locker? (think I got that right)

Sorry for the seriously newb question, but this is my first Taco!

JD

 

Do you have a TRD "off road" or a "sport" it says it right next to the TRD. We will start from there....

 

50hp

 

Do you have a super awesome skewpz or a crappy chrome bumper and cheesy locker button you've never pushed ?

 

sport = super awesome skewp
offroad = super awesome red button irresistible to touch

 

Sport is a TRD

 

shit. i meant the other.



NOBODY ASKED U OZ

 

The TERD feature... Duh!!!



TRD is a bro only feature.

 

TRD sport
LSD (The main advantage of a limited-slip differential is shown by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential in off-roading situations where one wheel has no contact with the ground. In such a case, with a standard differential, the non-contacting wheel will receive 100% of the power while the contacting wheel will remain stationary. The torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels; therefore, will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the wheel with grip. In this situation, a limited-slip differential prevents 100% of the power from being allocated to one wheel, and thereby keeping both wheels in powered rotation.)
hood scoop
power outlet in bed (standard on all TRD models)
color matched bumpers and mirrors



TRD off road
Elocker (A locking differential, differential lock, diff lock or locker is a variation on the standard automotive differential. A locking differential may provide increased traction compared to a standard, or "open" differential by restricting each of the two wheels on an axle to the same rotational speed without regard to available traction or differences in resistance seen at each wheel.
A locking differential is designed to overcome the chief limitation of a standard open differential by essentially "locking" both wheels on an axle together as if on a common shaft. This forces both wheels to turn in unison, regardless of the traction (or lack thereof) available to either wheel individually.
When the differential is unlocked (open differential), it allows each wheel to rotate at different speeds (such as when negotiating a turn), thus avoiding tire scuffing. An open (or unlocked) differential always provides the same torque (rotational force) to each of the two wheels, on that axle. So although the wheels can rotate at different speeds, they apply the same rotational force, even if one is entirely stationary, and the other spinning. (Equal torque, unequal rotational speed).
By contrast, a locked differential forces both left and right wheels on the same axle to rotate at the same speed under nearly all circumstances, without regard to tractional differences seen at either wheel. Therefore, each wheel can apply as much rotational force as the traction under it will allow, and the torques on each side-shaft will be unequal. (Unequal torque, equal rotational speeds). Exceptions apply to automatic lockers, discussed below.
A locked differential can provide a significant traction advantage over an open differential, but only when the traction under each wheel differs significantly.)


i'm sure i'm missing stuff but thats the main differences

 

TRD is a special word Toyota uses to add money to the price of a vehicle. All the things on the truck listed above .... not worth what you pay.. So I found out the hard way like everyone else.

Although I do have a cool non-functional hood scoop!

 

Wow...

really guys?

 

Talking about TRD, lockers, and the Skewp on this site is like pringles, once you pop, the fun don't stop!

 

TRD = Totally Radical Driving.

Only the baddest of the bad have a TRD

 

Totally Radically Different
Truly Really Dynamic
Too Retar..... Dumb.
Traffic Rarely Disperses
Turning Radius Diabolical
Took Raunchy Dump

The list goes on.

 

You forgot the Sports color matching door handles....

 

A couple of grand to the price

 

Its a TRD Off Road based on the photo unless someone changed the hood, and color keyed parts, or just threw stickers on there

 

Well duh. I feel like a complete dumb bunny.

It of course says "Off Road" right there on the side.

 

also, welcome to tw

 

I think the key additional features is A-TRAC, Down-hill assist and the electronic rear locker for the TRD Off road. Toyota says that the TRD off road suspension is tuned better than the SR5, but folks here say they are equal. Function wise, thats it. Then you start getting into color matched/chrome rear bumpers, color matched door handles, smoked headlamps, overmolded wheel arches and stickers, colored/chromed grills. TRD also adds the sport seats with good side bolstering and better fabric where SR5 has the standard steats and material. Whether thats worth $3000 is up for debate.