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2017 TRD OFF ROAD VS SR5

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tskin, Dec 27, 2024.

  1. Dec 28, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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    17taconut

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    Same as my 2017 Off-Road
     
  2. Dec 28, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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    "OldManTan"

    "OldManTan" Bye bloody Taco... Hello MGM Burrito!

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    Holy chit, I've done a lot already!!
    I literally live 5 minutes from this dealer. If there's anything I can do for you, let me know.
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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    Tskin

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    Oldmantan,
    Thanks for the offer. I found out the previous owner put PRO Shocks on it. I am not familiar with lift kits or shocks in general, but asked for pics. Here is what was sent. Not sure what I am looking at. Good or bad?

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  4. Dec 30, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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    4x4junkie

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    They definitely did NOT put TRD Pro shocks on that (it's a cheap block & spacer lift on stock shocks). Easy enough to get rid of that and put something decent on there, but make sure they don't try to pass any premium onto you for those because there are no Pro shocks there.
    Also check everything over real good (CV boots, steering rack, ball joints) since it does look like the spacer lift has put quite a bit of angle on those parts. While you're on the test-drive, listen for any sort of bearing noise coming from the left-front area while in 2WD, but not in 4x4 (that is if you can get it onto a dirt road somewhere). Look up ECGS bushing for more info about this noise source (front differential needle bearing) and it's causes.

    Good luck!
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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    shakerhood

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    Looks like factory Off Road Shocks, not Pro.
     
  6. Dec 31, 2024 at 9:23 AM
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    As a note.
    the passenger's side coil marking is SR5/Limited trim coil and does not match marking of OR coil.
     
  7. Dec 31, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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    Tocamo

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    TRD's have Dual climate controls
     
  8. Dec 31, 2024 at 2:16 PM
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    nDub

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    Lead Free Gasoline
    Mine doesn’t :anonymous:
     
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  9. Dec 31, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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    nDub

    nDub Kan kun være malet af en gal mand

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    Just sold my OE suspension and this what the 2017 TRd OR stuff looks like:

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    The rear shocks look different in the pics the dealer sent.
     
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  10. Dec 31, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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    Thanks all.
     
  11. Dec 31, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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    Not until 2021. My 2019 did not have it, but my 22 did.
     
  12. Dec 31, 2024 at 5:01 PM
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    My 2017 TRD Has it

    Must be a Canada thing
     
  13. Dec 31, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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    My 2017 has it too, but it was part of the Premium and Tech Package.
     
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