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4x2 Off Road Capability

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoMan951, Feb 21, 2019.

  1. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    TacoMan951

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    Much thanks, I just wanted to get some feedback on what I can improve so in the future this problem doesn’t happen again
     
  2. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:51 PM
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    Look realisticly I don’t want to spend too much money on the truck, if that was the case I would’ve bought the 4x4. From what im seeing I’m guessing tires might be the way to go.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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    I’m guessing that was the case, but god it was scary. The dealer made it seem like it was a no big deal and was a easy fix.
     
  4. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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    And not curb hopping into the mud
     
  5. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:55 PM
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    That’s why I bought the truck to go “off road” lmao
     
  6. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    Yeah I’ve owned a 07 wrangler jk, but I wouldn’t have any problems going off road, maybe it was my fault that I’m way too used to driving a 4x4. Also this truck has only been 5 days old.
     
  7. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    Well then you bought the wrong truck
     
  8. Feb 22, 2019 at 4:01 PM
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    Thx for the reminder
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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    It’s ok at least it’s not a Ridgeline
     
  10. Feb 22, 2019 at 6:11 PM
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    Omg...I laughed out loud and cringed at the same time.

    Is this for real?
     
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  11. Feb 22, 2019 at 6:32 PM
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    Tacoman951, I dig your style.
     
  12. Feb 22, 2019 at 6:34 PM
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    How tf did toyota think making a 4X2 TRD Off Road is a good idea?
     
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  13. Feb 22, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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    So this is what goes on in the 3rd gen forum :rofl:I've never seen a fail this hard before, TRD OR bottomed out in a parking lot. How did you get it out op? The only way i can see this happening is you went to reverse out, bumped the curb so you gave it a shot of more gas to try and climb it and just spun and spun. I'm impressed
     
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  14. Feb 22, 2019 at 6:59 PM
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    Very carefully :anonymous:
     
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  15. Feb 22, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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  16. Feb 22, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    Don’t hate! He was just trying to “overland”
     
  17. Feb 22, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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    Until he leaves.
     
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  18. Feb 22, 2019 at 8:09 PM
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    Yep....it’s sad. If the bed side decal just says TRD Off Road and doesn’t have 4x4 then it’s a 4x2.
     
  19. Feb 22, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    I never understood a 4x2 truck billed as “off road”. Sumptin don’t sit right.

    That picture though... cringe Jesus
     
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  20. Feb 23, 2019 at 12:59 AM
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    Snug top Rebel, Thule tracks, ditch tracks, Bagged rear suspension, F/R anytime camera, intermittent wiper switch...
    Funny how most off road pics show vehicles on dirt... roads. I get the impression this is what Tacoman had in mind and that runs lke Rubicon trail aren't in the cards. At least he's not starting with a spring under 5-lug but even those have been knownnto get muddy from time to time.
     

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