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2wd is a beast offroad!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shaun23a11en, Nov 21, 2016.

  1. Nov 21, 2016 at 5:19 PM
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    Shaun23a11en

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    Finally got my 2wd 09 trd sport in some sketchy terrain....a moderate size dirt hill in the middle of the city? Took this one down fellas!!! LSD on!:mudding:

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  2. Nov 21, 2016 at 5:20 PM
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    You almost had me. Hahaha
     
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    Justinlhc

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    He took pictures :yes:
     
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    LOL! Just don't take it in sand...
     
  5. Nov 21, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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    You're gonna wreck your kit attempting dangerous stunts like that.
     
  6. Nov 21, 2016 at 5:38 PM
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    There was a nice rain last night so i was out looking for trouble. This hill was maybe 3 feet high, when I drove over it, the frame hit the dirt. I put the rear tires right in the middle of it and stopped. it was very soft. Turned auto LSD on and I felt the rears spin but they pulled it right out. :cheers:
     
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  7. Nov 21, 2016 at 5:58 PM
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    :muscleflexing: LOL
     
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    I went up the curb near my driveway once with my 2WD once.

    Does that count as off-roading? :rofl:
     
  9. Nov 21, 2016 at 6:07 PM
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    It's more off-roading than I'll ever do...lol!
     
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  10. Nov 21, 2016 at 10:01 PM
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    Right before the hill, I drove through huge puddles and now my new headlights are fogged up
     
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  11. Nov 21, 2016 at 10:27 PM
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    Don't do this risky off roading without another vehicle nearby to winch if needed.

    Let's be smart out there, people!
     
  12. Nov 21, 2016 at 10:33 PM
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    I'll get my Subaru and Go off-roading with you.
     
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    Pfft. My Wife has taken her corolla over sh1t that makes that look flat and paved.
     
  15. Nov 21, 2016 at 11:11 PM
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    PintSize

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    On the newer prerunners you have to turn on LSD? Didnt know that. Learn something new everyday :) And yes as i stated 100x Prerunners do in fact kicka$$ :) as far as sand, stay light on the pedal 1 wheel barely spin until "locker" (2009 no locker, but LSD kicks in) then stay steady light on the gas pedal and you will be A-OK! When in doubt bring chains! :) 3 cheers for Prerunners ... Great post though :) Good chuckle :)
     
  17. Nov 21, 2016 at 11:27 PM
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    Shaun23a11en

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    When I press button, the vsc and the auto LSD button come on. If I hold for 3 seconds, the vsc turns off as well as the lsd
     
  18. Nov 21, 2016 at 11:43 PM
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    jboudreaux1965

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    Ah, sounds like similar to the Lexus system, locks VSC to always on (LSD brake assist is basically same thing). I never really paid much attention to post 2008, always thought ECU just detected slip and engadged opposite side brakes, but you have to lock it in. Again, learn something new everyday :)

    But seriously, on TRD PreRunner Sport (with coilovers) you can have your truck on flat ground, put one of the front wheels on a block 24 inches+ tall, before you have to worry about the other 3 wheels left on flat ground coming up. 4WD folks, not so much :) Go PreRunners! Lol
     
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  19. Nov 22, 2016 at 5:47 AM
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    Only if it was on purpose.
     
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  20. Nov 22, 2016 at 7:06 AM
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