A-TRAC/TRAC/AUTO LSD Explained (Easy to understand, I hope!)

Not sure this is worth my time, but I have had 3 trucks with a locker and 3 SUVs without and my Jeep had a locking transfer case on the Quadratrac. The 2010 Tacoma is better than them all. Too bad you don't like your Toyota or the system found on so many Toyotas and Lexus vehicles.

 

Whats a locking transfer case? and what does that have to do with locking Differentials? Who says I dont like my Toyota?? Have i EVER said that? I LOVE my Toyota. In fact, ive loved it so much I have owned 3 of them. This is by far the best one ever, because of the front and rear lockers.

 

Toyota doesn't have a front locker on a Tacoma. Why is this hard for you to stay on topic?

 

I never said it did. Mine has one because I added one. Best thing i ever did for that truck.

 

I'm certainly not one to suggest that Toyota's traction systems are without flaw or are better than lockers front and rear in all situations but this thread is crushing the mis-information and the folks who just don't get "it"

Anyway my truck is nothing special, got some armor, 33's and fox shocks with TC UCA's upfront, stock out back.

Anybody else with an 05+ doublecab similarly equipped with the addition of lockers front and rear who is either in San Diego County or close and wants to pick a trail that they feel comfortable they can make and I can't with atrac let me know.

Bring your video camera and lets get this done. I wheel with jeeps locked front and rear, a couple on 35's and so far we have both made all the same trails. I don't want to hear whining about well the trails are not hard enough or driver error whatever, just pick a trail and let me know.

Questions?

 

Nice.

I'd like to see MonkeyProof escort you through a trail at The Hammers in Johnson Valley.

 

I dont think you want to ask me or my close knit group of friends (To include Monkeyproof)

Ok I pick Aftershock. Here, ill let you do the reading:

 

Except I believe his truck is much more modified than mine making the comparison void, hence the reason I said similarly equipped.

I don't mean exactly equipped just needs to be close.

 

I'm not asking anybody for anything I'm saying if your truck is "similar" to mine and you have lockers front and rear pick a trail, nothing more nothing less.

 

Ok. Me. how bout that??? Ill even tow you back to camp at the end

 

Did you have a trail in mind?

 

I already told you. Aftershock in Johnson Valley. Its on the trip report. BTW i have done every Trail Monkeyproof has done in his truck. Just to let you know. I just dont post on here much

 

Ok, trail is done now to pick a date, were you interested in going anytime or waiting till its in double digits heat wise?

 

Anytime you want. But, im telling you right now....... Youre not going to make it. The 2 trucks that came with us that didnt have a locker in front, turned around. And BTW Tom's truck is almost the same as mine (Equipped), except he is 2 inches wider than me in the front.

 

Sweet.

 

rsbmg,

You sure man? You really dont know what you are getting yourself into. Here's your one opportunity to back down. THis is what you are going to see on the trip through aftershock:


The first stuck of the day

This may have been the first time a vehicle took a strap for the day, but it wouldn't be the last...

A few seconds before the rear R&P gave up the ghost for the first major breakage of the day...

Pepe in the green monster

The fun junkie getting it started

Big smiles all around

Gettin' some

Denny

Brandon

Myself

The column

George takes some T-case carnage during a recovery (next time, let the winch handle this job and spare the drivetrain).

Pelon boldly takes the ERocker body panel carnage line (but wisely, has a spotter to help out).

Sir Marlon, the SoCal unofficial "official" trail photographer, and proud new owner of his own Solid Axle 4Runner!

Another AllPro SAS making it look easy

The Macho Taco right about where I popped my passenger front CV.

Keeping the sheet metal off the rock

Or not...

The high tippy line

ERocker spotting Brandon

We shared the trail with this litte guy - Mel almost stepped on it which is how she found it. He was too immature to have fully developed rattles, just a little nub where the first rattle was starting to grow.

A little night action at the beginning (and end) of the trail.

At the beginning of lower Big Johnson


Eric (ERocker)

Tom (Monkeyproof) having fun with the AllPro LT setup.

Gonna have to leave you with a shot of Frodo (scuba Steve) dreaming of the Shire.

 

considering that HBMurphy's rear ring pinion broke on the very first obstacle into Aftershock, i think that this run will be interesting to say the least lol. he coudn't make it up with ATRAC engaged hehe. that was the deciding factor for HBMurphy to get a front locker. there were other mechanical failures during the run including a broken t-case and 2 broken CV's. Fall through Spring time is usually "in season" for the Hammers due to the heat index during summer months. so i would say plan on October or later if this thing is to happen