non-TRD vs TRD forum ownership stats

In reading the first page or two I'm seeing a lot of people saying "Non TRD package with LSD" As if it's unique...?

Mine is an 09 SR5 with ALSD (ALSD in 2W, TRAC in 4H) Did the non TRD trucks before 2009 not come with any sort of LSD? Open diffs all the way regardless of drive?

But, SR5 V6 AT 4X Access Cab

 

Right, the mechanical limited slip differential (rear only) was only offered on 2005-2008 Sport TRDs. The OFF ROAD TRDs all have a locking rear differential going back a dozen years. There was no Sport TRD before the 2005 model... TRD then meant one thing... Off Road, and a locker!

All 2009 + Tacomas have TRAC and AUTO LSD limited slip in H2, and TRAC in H4 (which is really the same function as AUTO LSD, but on all 4).

My 2005 OFF ROAD TRD (and my 2001) were normally open differentials, and that is why having the rear locker was so important.

 

2010 non-TRD SR5 4x4 access cab V6 6speed manual.

Dealer didn't have any TRD ORs, which is what I would have bought, but gave me a really good deal on this truck.

I don't do any seroius off roading anyway. I bought the truck mainly to haul stuff with and needed the 4x4 for bad weather and mild off roading.

I've gone through deep snow, ice, dirt and mud and it's worked great so far, so i'm glad I saved the money. I may install a Detroit locker in the rear someday but i'm in no real rush.

 

Getting ready to swap over from a Jeep...I don't think I will like it when a computer tells me I can't engage or turn something off. I keep asking is a OR really for me?

 

Ok, since it is getting near a year since I posted this poll. Here are my own comments about choosing the non-TRD trim:

- Don't do it. Now that I have lived with the truck, I want the hood scoop. I want the smoked headlights and the bed power plug. I want the different interior fabric and I wish I had the more aggressive tires and the alloys instead of steels. I probably only saved $1000 or so vs a TRD all said and done. If I want all of that stuff now, it's not worth it. I will just trade my truck in rather than trying to buy all of those replacement parts.

- Regarding the 6spd manual. Yeah, I'm dedicated to manuals, but I can't help wondering if the long bed would have been better and with the 6spd's crappy drivability...maybe the auto wouldn't be so bad.

 

If you read my posts, or others who have traction controls and use them, you will discover that YOU HAVE MANY CHOICES, include to turn them OFF and remain in open differential mode.

The 4WD OFF ROAD has 9 CHOICES of how you want the system to provide traction or none at all. To keep it extra easy, the STANDARD (no button) setting in 2WD and 4WD-HIGH is the best for most if not all your needs. Only in 4WD-LOW would I suggest pressing the A-TRAC button just once, so you have max. traction every time you are in L4 from then on... Press it again if you think spinning the tires instead of moving (open diff.) is better... The choice is YOURS... NOT the COMPUTER!

1) 2WD lite traction control ('TRAC')
2) 2WD strong traction control ('AUTO LSD')
3) 2WD no traction control ('VSC OFF')
4) 4WD-HI strong traction control ('TRAC')
5) 4WD-HI no traction control ('VSC OFF')
6) 4WD-LO no traction control
7) 4WD-LO rear locking diff.
8) 4WD-LO A-TRAC (front and rear super traction control)
9) 4WD-LO rear locker (& A-TRAC if speed drops below 4 mph)

 

I'll be sure to print this & tape it to the visor, thanks for the break down. Now I got to get the stealership to do a 200 mile dealer trade to get a OR package.

 

This one made by BGrutter is much better and more helpful as to the 9 modes:

 

all those traction control doo-hickies is un needed by me, just more shit to go wrong imo

4x4 SR5 is fine for me

 

2011 Double Cab TRD Off Road

It's basically sex in the form of a truck...

 

2011 Double Cab TRD SPORT.......though I'm not sure what options that
does or doesn't include, I just liked the truck so I bought it.

 

TRD OR Double Cab with Tow Package.

I would have loved to pick and choose some of the options myself, but the TRD OR w/ tow was the minimum trim that had the features I needed at any local dealership.

 

Short on cash, no TRD, but god damn it it's a TACOMA!!

 

06 4x4 trd o/r but do want the painted rear bumber and front grille from the sports

 

2011 TRD Off Road I dont know if i will ever use all the buttons but hell I love my truck just sayin'

 

2011 trd sport swb 4x4 tow pkg ... love it!

 

I had a 2006 TRD Sport loved it. but this time around I bought a 2011 SR5 Pre-Runner with Tow kit saved the money. Added my own 3" lift 18" Mamba Wheels and 33" BFG Rugged Terrians ,TRD cold are intake and TRD exhust to start with. My 2006 did not come with the intake or exhust so why pay for the TRD. THis time around the money I saved by not buying the TRD I spent and made the truck all my own.....

 

Have a TRD off road package for a few weeks.... Loving it so far (haven't taken it offroad as yet though)

 

i have trd made dealer remove the trd sticker

 

I just purchased a 2011 TRD Off Road 4X4, tow pkg, V6, crew cab. I have had several Taco's and this is the first that has had very comfy seats. The sticker listed them as sport seats, not stock and they are more supportive and padded than stock.