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sport vs trd

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by strega51d, Nov 19, 2014.

  1. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:23 AM
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    strega51d

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    Is there really a big difference between the TRD and Sport other than the obvious hood scoop.
     
  2. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:25 AM
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    You mean the TRD Off-Road vs the TRD Sport? Yes there are other significant differences.
     
  3. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:27 AM
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    Yeah.
    TRD Off-Road has progressive front springs, 3-leaf rear springs instead of 4-leaf (supposedly for more flex), a rear locker, and 16-inch wheels instead of 17-inch. Those are the major differences I can think of.
     
  4. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:27 AM
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    Welcome bud. The most notable difference is the lack of an e-locker in the sport model.
     
  5. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:28 AM
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    I believe the suspension is different, the wheels. Color keyed mirrors, handles, bumper to name a few
     
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    Depending on the year, you can get 3 or 4 leaf packs on either of the models. It just depends on how it came from the factory and if the previous owner had the TSB performed.
     
  7. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:31 AM
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    Yeah.
    Thanks, you are correct. For 2012 and up, the rear springs should be like I described. Earlier than that and even the Sport may have 3-leaf, depending on whether the TSB has been performed.
     
  8. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:38 AM
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    enough to go over stuff
    One is for looks (color match bumpers and a scoop) and one is for offroading (Locker, Atrac, smaller rims, differnt suspension)
     
  9. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:43 AM
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    If you want a double cab with a real bed, then the only option is a sport.
     
  10. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:45 AM
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    ^^Different suspension? Don't think so shocks might be different I believe.
     
  11. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:45 AM
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    or an SR5 or a base
     
  12. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:46 AM
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    The suspension is different. Ive owned both.
     
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  15. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:47 AM
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    Whats different?

     
  16. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:51 AM
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    enough to go over stuff
    :rolleyes:
     
  17. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:51 AM
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    To the OP get the one you like the looks of better. The other items such as Locker (main difference) can be added down the road if you want. My major factor for going with the sport is Chrome on trucks is...............Ah we will leave it at that. I added a lift which replaced the front shocks, UCA's, and added a rear leaf so suspension between the two stock meant nothing to me. As far as the locker goes I wish I had it but in my case it would not be used much anyway. Good luck with your decision.




    So basically items everyone on Tacoma World replaces within a year. I see the difference but not large enough to make a decision on. Major components are still the same such as upper control arms.

     
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  19. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:54 AM
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    Most people who offroad would swap the suspension but I wanted the Locker and Atrac
     
  20. Nov 19, 2014 at 9:55 AM
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    The e-locker is a huge difference and something alot of sport owners probably don't add later on.
     

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