2014 4wd. Just bought new

I got the v6 auto trans, with atrac, rr electric locker. Like to know if this is good setup for deep sand, mud, hills. What is the best way to use if coming up on nasty looking mud or sand while cruising the back roads. I used to have a 2004 chevy Silverado 4wd and would just put in 4 hi and hope for the best. Pretty simple.

 

Welcome! Check your bank account at the door!

 

Congrats and welcome!

 

Sweet! Just go big from the start and go mod crazy.

 

Congrats on your new Taco! If you think the turd silverado did ok off road, prepare to have your mind blown

 

Congrats and welcome. You should do a search for A TRAC on this forum and you will learn how awesome your new Tacoma is.

 

Congrats on the new truck. You'll find just about everything you could wasn't too know on this forum.

Try this thread about the different traction modes.

 

Welcome and Congrats on your purchase!!

 

Welcome and congrats on the new ride. You will be surprised on how well the Taco will do offroad. Go play with it a bit and try all the systems out you won't be disappointed.

 

Hi Jim... see the links in my signature for details on the traction systems. A-TRAC makes the truck pretty much unstoppable.

Here are some notes to help:

Deep Sand: H4 + TRAC OFF (pre 2012 is TRAC ON), possibly need to deflate tires to ~15 psi.
Deep Mud: L4 + A-TRAC
Steep Hills: L4 + A-TRAC
Most dirt road conditions: H4 and press briefly the VSC button for TRAC OFF MODE (this is traction control ON with engine regulation turned OFF).

Rear locker for emergency and pulling others with A-TRAC ON. Play around with the 10 drive mode choices and learn how they work best.

TRAC (Traction control) is limited slip using the brake system to slow wheel spin. Regular TRAC ON has engine output regulation to help prevent over-revving and spinning of tires. TRAC helps you begin to drive away from or drive through a slippery condition that might cause one tire to spin.

TRAC OFF (also called AUTO LSD in H2) has no regulation for maximum power to tires with traction. A quick press of the VSC OFF button moving or stopped activates TRAC OFF/AUTO LSD.

Since 2012, H4 drive mode is normally with engine regulation and called TRAC. Before 2012 TRAC in H4 had no regulation... that now called TRAC OFF.

To turn off the traction control, stop moving, press and hold in the VSC button for a few seconds until the VSC OFF light comes on. VSC is Vehicle Stability Control and keeps you driving in the direction you intend.

The VSC (and TRAC) will come back on automatically if you drive dangerously, or restart your truck.

 

dont forget to do the one wire locker any time mod for doughnut and drift fun

also the full traction control off any time mod is nice as well.

But really check out david K's info its good!

 

ATRAC will blow your mind! Have fun