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Adding A-TRAC to TRD sport?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by manoweb, Aug 10, 2023.

  1. Aug 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM
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    manoweb

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    Anybody knows if it's possible to add A-TRAC to a 2023 TRD sport? I knew it didn't have the rear diff lock, but I just now realize it doesn't have A-TRAC either. Thanks
     
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    RedWings44

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    I believe it has regular TRAC. My understanding is it is slightly less aggressive than A-TRAC, but still works very well.
     
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    Basically no, you need an entirely different braking abs system to achieve a trac. It's not plug and play so its one of those things that would cost a lot less to trade the truck for.

    A good set of tires and suspension upgrade would put it ahead of any stock truck with a trac.
     
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    Completely different braking system my man. Trac works well on the sport.
     
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    Trade it for an Off Road or Pro if you need to have A-TRAC.
     
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    BillyE

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    Obviously this isn't an easy thing to do. Why do you want A-TRAC vs the system the sport has?
     
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    Honestly with a sport, just go dual torsen LSDs. You won't be disappointed.
     
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    BillyE

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    That's exactly what I'd do if they made a torsen 8.75"
     
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    Silverlogic

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    I thought they did, TIL.
     
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    I’m 8” but a TrueTrac has made a massive difference with my truck and where I drive it.
     
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  13. Aug 11, 2023 at 4:53 PM
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    My other Toyota has A-TRAC and it's like magic. This Tacoma is going to stay with stock suspension and tires because it will be used 99% on paved road but it has 4WD so I might be naive but I thought it came with A-TRAC too, that's it. In order to have a "software" limited slip diff (that positively acts on the brakes) I thought all the hardware for A-TRAC would be there
     

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