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PreRunner/4x4

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BBQ BOY, Aug 13, 2009.

  1. Aug 13, 2009 at 10:48 PM
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    BBQ BOY

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    Is a Prerunner available in 4 wheel drive?
     
  2. Aug 13, 2009 at 10:49 PM
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  3. Aug 13, 2009 at 10:50 PM
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    prerunners have the same suspension as the TRD 4x4s minus the 4x4
     
  4. Aug 13, 2009 at 10:50 PM
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    They are two different vehicles.
     
  5. Aug 13, 2009 at 10:51 PM
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    Stephen beat me to it. :p
     
  6. Aug 13, 2009 at 10:52 PM
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    :bananadance:
     
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    haha ur iphone cant touch my lenova work computer
     
  8. Aug 13, 2009 at 10:54 PM
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    thats what I thought. Then why do people buy Prerunners only to turn around and spend $6K to make it look like a 4x4?
     
  9. Aug 13, 2009 at 10:55 PM
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    and what exactly does a 4x4 "look" like?
     
  10. Aug 13, 2009 at 10:58 PM
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    weve already said that stock the prerunner looks exactly like the 4x4s
     
  11. Aug 13, 2009 at 10:59 PM
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    Lifted with nice suspension UCA's, mud tires and rims. Also expedition lights.
     
  12. Aug 13, 2009 at 11:04 PM
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    Burg- i was refering to BBQboys comment on making a prerunner look like a 4x4 sorry was being sarcastic and should have quoted

    BBQboy- what is wrong with a 4x2 vehicle using that equipment? there are many people that use 4x2's for desert racing and such...4x4 is not needed and just extra weight
     
  13. Aug 13, 2009 at 11:04 PM
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    i took my prerunner out and i doesnt even have a locker and was hanging with the 4x4s, the prerunner offroads with lockers can do quite a bit with a good driver... at the same time ur asking why do people put 22's on a 85 crown vic, why do 4x4s that never see dirt have mud tires on them
     
  14. Aug 13, 2009 at 11:05 PM
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    blue i was also commenting on bbq comment not urs... same page here
     
  15. Aug 13, 2009 at 11:05 PM
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    haha my bad =)
     
  16. Aug 13, 2009 at 11:08 PM
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    4x4 not always needed. Plus without the front axels and drivetrain components, you can get a long travel kit for a lot more suspension travel, making things like jumps more accessable without extremely serious mods:

    [​IMG]
     
  17. Aug 13, 2009 at 11:19 PM
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    Well in my neck of the woods we don't desert race. It is mountains or muddy roads.
     
  18. Aug 13, 2009 at 11:40 PM
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    they are nowhere to be found. All I ever see are PreRunners.
     
  19. Aug 13, 2009 at 11:43 PM
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    I know I said it was just easier without the components...

    Edit: nevermind I typed that in my head, but it's what I ment to say Lol...
     
  20. Aug 13, 2009 at 11:50 PM
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    Hahaha. I di have a Prius as an everyday car but I have a FJ40 as my off road/trail vehicle but sometimes I want a modern trail/off road/highway/around town vehicle.
     

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