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Open Diffs on 4 Wheel Drive ?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BRP27, Apr 20, 2017.

  1. Apr 20, 2017 at 8:56 AM
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    BRP27

    BRP27 [OP] When I grow up I want to be just like Me

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    So far south in Texas my feet are in salt water
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    I am trying to order a new Tacoma . Using the Toyota web site, It appears that a 2017 TRD Sport Long Bed 4 Wheel drive only comes open differential ( appears all Tacos 4 wheel Drive are Open Diff)? The same truck in 2 wheel drive is listed as Auto Limited Slip Diff.

    I have a 04 Taco SR5 4 wheel drive with open differentials and don't want open Diffs again. I would talk to the dealer but...

    A thread from 2011 says "Off Road TRD 4WD Tacomas have A-TRAC and/ or a Locking Rear Differential both available in Low Range " But I dont see a A_Track offered now by Toyota .
     
  2. Apr 20, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    Atrac only on TRD OR 6Spd Manual trucks.
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    Buy a trd off road if you don't want open diff's.
     
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    Auto limited slip is on all tacomas as far as I know. It's just an electronic system so you still have an open differential.

    The only non-open diff is the TRD Offroad which has an electronic locker in the rear. All the fronts are 100% open
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    DustStorm4x4

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    Buy a rubicon or a power wagon if you want lockers in both differentials. Those are pretty much your only choices in America.
     
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  6. Apr 20, 2017 at 11:02 AM
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    Orders are open for zr2's:crapstorm:
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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    I have the truck you're building and it has the Auto Limited Slip rear end.
     
  8. Apr 20, 2017 at 11:25 AM
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    They all have the Auto LSD. It's just brake actuated electronics that stop the spinning wheel to give power to the one with traction.
     
  9. Apr 20, 2017 at 11:30 AM
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    TRD Sport has LSD, but it's electronic LSD (ie worthless). The TRD OR has the exact same LSD, but you can put it into a more aggressive mode for offroad (slightly less worthless). Crawl control & Stability Control buttons will change how aggressive the LSD is.
    TRD OR or TDR Pro are the only trim levels that get rear locker from the factory.

    The electronic LSD is done through pulsing the brakes, just like ABS does. But ABS is per axle and Electronic LSD per wheel. It's not a clutch style LSD that you are probably familiar with.
     
  10. Apr 20, 2017 at 11:35 AM
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    BRP27

    BRP27 [OP] When I grow up I want to be just like Me

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    So far south in Texas my feet are in salt water
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    3 in Ultimate ToyTec, set @ 2.5 in. AAL PINCH Weld Mod ( beat the pinch weld over inside the fender) Painted the pinch weld on bottom of cab Black Hi Lift Knock off
    Thanks
    TRD OR electronic LSD will work for me.
     
  11. Apr 20, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    Trd off road has an electronic differential locker. Just to clarify your last comment OP. Locks both back wheels together, either both wheels are going to spin, or shits gonna break. LSD's can't do this.

    Look up a trac videos, similar to electronic LSD
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    BRP27

    BRP27 [OP] When I grow up I want to be just like Me

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    So far south in Texas my feet are in salt water
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    3 in Ultimate ToyTec, set @ 2.5 in. AAL PINCH Weld Mod ( beat the pinch weld over inside the fender) Painted the pinch weld on bottom of cab Black Hi Lift Knock off
    Even Better, Thanks ( the locking part not the breaking part)
     
  13. Apr 20, 2017 at 12:07 PM
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    Both my 4Runner and Tacoma have the electronic locker in the rear, you may only use it once or twice, but when you need it, it's there and you'll be glad it is.
     

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