Dclb?

Unless you are trolling, you two are probably alone in this thread.

 

The only question I have is if the upgraded frame is strong enough to allow a dclb on the TRD offroad.

 

very true.

 

Yeah , we get it , a longer wheelbase is worse for tight trails

That then assumes though , that the only time anyone would every leave pavement would be to venture out on a trail where the one foot difference in wheelbase was a make or break issue

Having a locker option in the DCLB models would be nice , and wouldn't effect the guys that want the DCSB model and it's wheelbarrow sized bed

 

Exactly...and my wife's Honda has the same size "trunk" as a DCSB.

 

I didn't say I needed one , I said having it as an option on the DCLB models would be nice

 

I am stoked the manual transmission is getting overhauled and not killed like I feared it may. However, I bet they will not offer the manual on the DCLB. I still have not gotten a solid answer as to why Toyota does not put the manual transmission in the DCLB. I have gotten a lot of speculation but no solid reason. Anyone know why?

 

Only difference is the longer driveshaft

 

Then why not offer it? That is my question.

 

Who knows , maybe it introduced some kinda of harmonic vibration

oh wait , we already have that with the auto

 

They are saving the best for last

 

A Tacoma DCLB with a 6 speen manual and off-road package is my dream truck. Toyota will give me some of it, but not all. Sigh....

 

Dually.

 

I doubt there ever be a DCLB TRD Offroad

If that were the case then they could just merge the TRD Sport and Offroad models and allow you to choose what options you wanted

 

This? haha

 

I doubt there will too. A lift and some BF All Terrains would make it look nice. Just no rear locker and manual.

 

NICE!!!

 

I emailed Toyota about the lack of a manual transmission on the DCLB back in 2005. To my surprise I actually got a response. They said they try to do extensive consumer market research, and that at the time there was not enough demand for a DCLB with a manual transmission to warrant producing that option. Whether or not there is any truth to that excuse, I have no clue. I would assume the same is true today.

 

First logical explanation to that I have heard. I guess the DCLB tends to be more family trucks in which manuals are not really preferred. I'd still love one though.

 

TRD Offroad package (rear locker), 6-speed manual trans, & DCLB would be the truck im in right now. But it doesn't exist. If it ever does then that's what I'd get into.