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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by yellowdogpaddler, Jan 8, 2018.

  1. Jan 8, 2018 at 3:48 PM
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    Riding Dirty

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    I had an OR Tacoma, now have a pro 4runner.
    The runner 4wd system is a manual transfer case, the Tacoma is electronically actuated. Both must be in neutral to engage 4lo. 4lo ‘should’ immediately engage, as the splines are already aligned from engaging in 4hi, but it may take some rocking for them to fully engage.
    Mts and crawl are different, crawl controls each wheel separately by applying throttle and brakes independently to each wheel as needed (which is why it sounds so horrible when you use it), Mts doesn’t control each individual wheel.
    ATRAC is a push button selection on the 4runner, like on the manual OR Tacoma’s.
    Runner is still keyed, no push button crap.
    Runner is superior. :D But I’m not biased either. :D
     
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  2. Jan 9, 2018 at 12:10 PM
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    Dirty Harry

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    Tell that to my Taco that was stuck in 5th gear on a 5 degree incline at 60 mph.
     
  3. Jan 9, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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    yellowdogpaddler

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    Anyone have trouble getting their Tacoma into 4-Lo?
     
  4. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:39 PM
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    hiPSI

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    You don't have a Tacoma lol.
     
  5. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:41 PM
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    4Runner has ADD. Still electronically actuated even though you have a lever...
     
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  6. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    yellowdogpaddler

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    What is "ADD"? I have read that before (that electronically actuated even though there is a lever), but during my test drives switching from 2H to 4H and 4L, it sure did feel mechanical.
     
  7. Jan 9, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    Automatic Disconnecting Differential, Toyota disconnects the front drive line at the differential instead of using manual or automatic hubs, so even though the 4Runner's manual transfer case is mechanical it still requires an actuator on the front diff. to connect front the axles and fully engage 4wd.
     
  8. Jan 9, 2018 at 8:13 PM
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    I traded my 2016 AT for 2017 MT and much prefer it. Yes the MT get slightly less MPG, but not enough to make a significant difference to me. Plus it feels more powerful / responsive with the lower gearing but that's what I believe makes most of the MPG difference 4.3 axles on the MT vs. 3.91 on the AT. Plus the transmission ratios are different too.
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2018 at 7:03 AM
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    Huh???
     
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