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I F'ED UP....

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by avitaco, Feb 24, 2017.

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  1. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:33 PM
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    avitaco

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    I should have bought a OR and not the Sport... The Locker alone is worth it. When you add Crawl..


    I just messed up. I know I can get anywhere I really want but it would be so nice to have that available when its needed. Also I dont think i would have needed to change the suspension so quickly. OR or PRO is the way to go.

    Dont get me wrong the sport is nice but it just makes me crazy they dont have the rear locker in all TRD packages


    Anyone else have that regret?

    What locker should I be looking at? ARB? Air locker, E locker? thoughts or experience would be greatly appreciated.
     
    avitaco, Feb 24, 2017
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  2. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:36 PM
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    I have no idea on the cost of an aftermarket Locker, maybe you can trade for an OR for not much more?
     
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  3. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    diabetiktaco

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    It would probably be cheaper to add a locker. Impossible to know w/o having the #'s. Go w/ ARB.
     
    diabetiktaco, Feb 24, 2017
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  4. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    I always recommend the TRD OR for these reasons
     
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  5. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:39 PM
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    Any local gear shop can install an ARB locker, they work 1000x better than the factory locker and you gain the benefit of onboard air if done right.

    I prefer the look of the sport, but I agree all models should have the option for a locker.
     
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  6. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:41 PM
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    The Off Road and the Sport are the same cost, I honestly do not see why anyone would chose the Sport...
     
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  7. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:41 PM
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    Im thinking front and rear while im doing it... essp if I am going to be mounting a compressor at the same time.
     
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  8. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:41 PM
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    For Almost the same cost the OR is the way to go...
     
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  9. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:42 PM
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    You did yourself a favor. ARB is better, and crawl is run by electronics that will fail you at the worst time.
     
    Ackrite, Feb 24, 2017
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  10. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:42 PM
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    Yep for the trade offs in capability and suspension you could pay for a scooped hood and painted fenders.
     
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  11. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    I think the OR was 1-2k above and I wasnt thinking when I bought and now I wish I had done more research and went OR. I dont even care about the Scoop. It gets in the way when parking or trying to see over the giant nose of the 3rd gen.. haha
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    ARB is an air locker, Harrop makes an aftermarket e-locker but I don't know if they're available for the 3rd gens yet.

    ARB is the way to go, I believe including the cost of install you're looking at around 2 grand?
     
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    Off Road and Sport, same sticker price.
     
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    I mean if youre someone who likes the sport fine but value wise don't see how the dollars make sense
     
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    So 2 more grand plus the suspension he had to upgrade because the sport suspension is ....hard to love.

    Shit could very well have bought the PRO.
     
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    I thought you don't recommend the Tacoma? :boink:





    Just kidding. :D
     
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    I mean if you are going to buy a new tacoma.....
     
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    TRD seats don't get you home. :rolleyes:
     
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    hard to love is being super nice... it was a turd. I think I saw a package deal for front/rear arb locker and compressor for around 2k. I think I can install the pump but running the lines to the locker. I heard they can get pinched ect.
     
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