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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Jacob2wd, Dec 11, 2021.

  1. Dec 13, 2021 at 12:33 PM
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    Kwikvette

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  2. Dec 13, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    beat you to it (this time).
     
  3. Dec 13, 2021 at 3:54 PM
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    Trust me I wish I could go off-roading this is my first truck and its being handed down. Its 2wd so sadly not much you can do with that.
     
  4. Dec 13, 2021 at 4:50 PM
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    Who said you can't off-road with a 2wd? :burp:
     
  5. Dec 13, 2021 at 5:07 PM
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    2wd challenge: How far can you get without 4wd?

    I used to wheel like this all the time.. used to only turn 4wd when necessary.
     
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    Nothing wrong with taking it easy, and keeping the truck intact. I've wheeled the hell outta my truck, but it's also always been my DD, and I bought it with my own money at 17.. so I was highly motivated not to do stupid shit off road.
     
  7. Dec 13, 2021 at 5:14 PM
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    lol, listen to @Kwikvette, he took his prerunner offroad plenty.

    Plus down the road you can (relatively easily) convert your truck to a 4x4. There are people who've done it for less than $1500, not including selling the old transmission.

    It's easier than you think....
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2021 at 6:22 PM
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    Challenge?

    Isn't that like, what we all do?

    It's like a kid stepping on the colored tiles pretending the others were made of "lava"

    I never put my 4R in 4x4 unless it's either muddy, snow, or hitting an obstacle. Otherwise, 2WD with aired down tires gets me most places.
     
  9. Dec 13, 2021 at 6:29 PM
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    This OP.

    Plus, learning to wheel with a 2WD only makes you that much better/experienced for when you finally go 4WD.

    Seeing "TRD" in your signature tells me you've got a locker, which puts you ahead of the game already. A locked 2WD with ground clearance and aired down tires can get you plenty far short of hitting mud/snow.
     
  10. Dec 14, 2021 at 4:29 AM
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    Thank you you guys are a lot of help really. I figured sense there was no 4wd I would be practically screwed
     
  11. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:56 AM
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    Some old pics

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  12. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:57 AM
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    Is this a 2wd?
     
  13. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:57 AM
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    As mentioned earlier, yes.

    Got rid of it though; too many vehicles at the time.
     
  14. Dec 14, 2021 at 5:58 AM
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    Badass man
     
  15. Dec 14, 2021 at 8:43 AM
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    Don't listen to @Kwikvette, that dude lurks around on a Tacoma site but owns a (4wd) 4Runner! :boink:


    But seriously, you can have plenty of fun with 2wd.

    This is 2wd...
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    You of course always want to drive with friends and have basic recovery gear with you in case you do get stuck, but that's the case if you're 4wd, too.
     
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    That means only one thing. Righteous burnouts.

    :burnrubber:
     
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  17. Dec 14, 2021 at 9:01 AM
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    My 4R identifies as a Tacoma :burp:

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  18. Dec 14, 2021 at 9:24 AM
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    You're one of those new agey types, aren't you.

    At least you kept the motor and front suspension in the family.
     
  19. Dec 14, 2021 at 9:29 PM
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    Does the diff locker only come on TRD models? I have a diff locker but I’m pretty sure I don’t have a TRD truck lol, First gen Prerunner
     
  20. Dec 14, 2021 at 9:31 PM
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    Enjoyed this thread and learned some new things, appreciate everyone helping out us new guys!
     
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