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2008 Tacoma Model

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kilroy2963, Jun 21, 2022.

  1. Jun 21, 2022 at 6:27 PM
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    kilroy2963

    kilroy2963 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello everyone, Im a little confused, is my Tacoma a base, pre-runner or x-runner?
    It's a 2008 Tacoma, 4.0 engine, 4WD, access cab. Thanks!!

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  2. Jun 21, 2022 at 6:29 PM
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    Strictlytoyz

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    Looks like an offroad. Does it have a rear locker?
     
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    Looks like a TRD Offroad. They made a few Offroad Pre-Runners i believe but its probably a 4x4. Crawl under and look for a front drive shaft.
     
  4. Jun 21, 2022 at 6:33 PM
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    Yes, It has a rear axle locker, and it is a TRD off road.
     
  5. Jun 21, 2022 at 6:35 PM
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    It is a 4x4 off road, and does have a front drive shaft.
     
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    Well then it's not a prerunner or x-runner..
     
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  7. Jun 21, 2022 at 6:37 PM
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    So would that mean it's a base?
     
  8. Jun 21, 2022 at 6:38 PM
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    But I can see your confusion. The TRD OR is one of the top trim levels as far as options, so you wouldn't think of it as a basic model.. my shop management program work calls everything that's not a prerunner or x-runner a "base" model too

    It also calls a rav4 a truck lol
     
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  9. Jun 21, 2022 at 6:38 PM
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    It's a TRD offroad trim, if your shopping for parts or something and it only gave you those 3 options then yes it's considered a base model
     
  10. Jun 21, 2022 at 6:41 PM
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    kilroy2963

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    Yes that's exactly what's going on, it gives me those 3 options and I had no idea!! I know it as a TRD offroad 4x4, SR5 V6
     
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  11. Jun 21, 2022 at 6:44 PM
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    Gotcha, so yeah it'll be base model :thumbsup:
     

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