3rd Gen SR5 4 WD operation?

I'm familiar with the care care nut, but I think you missed my point. I want to point out that a SR5 is not equal to a OR/Pro without a rear locker. The traction control is superior on the OR/Pro. I think many people don't know this or at least don't take it into consideration.

In any case, I suspect you will plenty happy with an SR5.

 

I got your point. And I agree with you. The TRDOR systems are hard to beat. Perhaps making the locker operable in 4WD Hi might be an improvement. You have me thinking TRDOR again. I may just keep my 2016. Depends on what I can get for it.

 

Yep, or you could just gun it and guide it.

 

My opinion is this:

An SR5 will preform basically like your sons 99 that you said has issues traversing the terrain you need to traverse often. Possibly worse, as the 99 due to its size is probably a bit more nimble.

You say you use the capabilities and like the performance of the TRD OR. I think you answered your question as to which version of the truck you should replace your current truck with. The Trail MSRP is more than the TRD OR.

If the only trucks your dealer is getting in are loaded OR's, look somewhere else. You can buy the truck anywhere you want, get on Auto Trader and Car Gurus, set the filters to new with the trim you want and put those internet sales guys to work. Or you can also look for a low mileage newer model, the prices are starting to come down in some regions and some dealers are starting to make deals on used vehicles.

 

I agree with you. I don’t understand the pricing on the Trails Edition. After a detailed comparison, the TRDOR looks like a better value.

 

I hunt in some places that require 4WD to get into and out of. My TRDOR with either MTS or the rear diff locker with no MTS gets me everywhere I need to go. I never worry about having to walk out of the woods. I will say the OE Goodyear Wrangler tires are not as capable as Goodyear Duratracs in wet, muddy conditions. The sidewall tread on the Duratracs are significantly better in wet/muddy conditions. I never got stuck with the OE tires but it was only because of the MTS and/or locker features. With the Duratracs on my TRDOR the off-road capability in 4LO only (no MTS or locker) seems as capable as the OE tires using MTS and/or locker. I guess what I’m saying is tires are a big deal. The OE tires are great on sand, gravel, rocks, and some light wet/muddy conditions but not after a soaking rain. When we have some deer down on the back side of the property after it’s been raining for 2 days, especially after dark, I was going in with my TRDOR to retrieve them. Everyone wants to get home. I rely on my truck to enjoy my hobbies and it has never let me down. My other son has a 4WD F-150 and it’s a good truck. But with these narrow logging roads it’s just too big. The Tacoma fits my needs.