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Dumb differential question.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Breaky0self, Feb 22, 2015.

  1. Feb 22, 2015 at 2:20 PM
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    Breaky0self

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    Does my 2011 Trd sport (2wd) have a front and rear differential. Or only a rear. Sorry for the stupid question, I honestly don't know and I am trying to learn...
     
    Breaky0self, Feb 22, 2015
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  2. Feb 22, 2015 at 2:24 PM
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    2wd would only have a rear dif. Welcome to TW, there's a lot to learn on here, browse the threads or use the search function, there is lots of useful info on this site.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2015 at 2:24 PM
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    wanna taco

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    The only dumb question is the one that never got asked!
    Hey, stupid, your dumb 2wd has only one differential! :D
     
    wanna taco, Feb 22, 2015
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  4. Feb 22, 2015 at 2:25 PM
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    If it's a 2wd u just have a rear diff. 4wds have a front diff... That's what makes them a 4wd lol

    Edit: ^beat me to it haha
     
    Styx586, Feb 22, 2015
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  5. Feb 22, 2015 at 2:41 PM
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    Thanks everyone for the info and warm welcome, greatly appreciate the help. I was pretty sure I only had a rear differential but just wanted to double check lol
    Thanks again!
     
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