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OFFROAD or SPORT? Why?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ThAkki, May 8, 2022.

  1. May 10, 2022 at 2:28 AM
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    VaToy

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    Sport here, very happy. Yeah I wanted the scoop, painted matching bumpers and fender molding for the cleaner look. I knew it was going to be lifted so the shocks/suspension didn't matter to me. I don't need a glorified cruise control because I'm not going to use it nor a locker which would be nice. I have always owned a 4wd going on 38 years of driving and owning countless vehicles and never needed a locker. I simply just don't do any serious hard off roading. To each their own as they serve their purpose but I'm extremely happy with mine.
     
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  2. May 10, 2022 at 4:01 AM
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    MOC221_

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    OK, OK.. Crawl Control/ATRAC then.

    ;):thumbsup:
     
  3. May 10, 2022 at 4:06 AM
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    To boldly go..
     
  4. May 10, 2022 at 4:15 AM
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    Nice truck!

    Some Sports have the "big" rear end too, they just don't lock. :thumbsup:
     
  5. May 10, 2022 at 5:12 AM
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    VaToy

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    I don't want to see the bill in a few years when a crawl control need to be replaced or rebuilt if anyone knows how to do it.
     
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  6. May 10, 2022 at 5:24 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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    The computer module? The CC uses existing systems to do its schtick. It's just repurposing the traction control/abs sensors and throttle control.
     
  7. May 10, 2022 at 5:28 AM
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    A friend of mine has a 2016 OR and he says he never uses it for off road he just bought it because it is higher than the Sport but he did say he wished he had the Scoop to make look meaner even though it is not functional but some people tend to think that the Taco with the Scoop has a Turbo in it. Figure that one out. OR with a Scoop would look awesome.just saying.
     
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  8. May 10, 2022 at 5:54 AM
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    OR for a couple of reasons. I would think has better resale value. I like the black fender trim better than painted. Not planning on doing off roading but the lockers might come in handy. I don’t know if the sport has a better ride but the Billy shocks ride really well.
     
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  9. May 10, 2022 at 5:58 AM
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    Nice looking truck.
     
  10. May 10, 2022 at 6:00 AM
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    I haven’t found this to be a problem.

    SLOW DOWN! LOL
     
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  11. May 10, 2022 at 6:04 AM
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    I get 19.5 after I put a hard folding bed cover on my OR.
     
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    Only off roading I do is beach driving 1-2 times per year. Don’t need nothing other than plain 4WD out there so I went with the Sport.

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  13. May 10, 2022 at 6:06 AM
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    I like the looks of the scoop, wish my off road had one
     
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  14. May 10, 2022 at 6:08 AM
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    What’s up with the master cylinder. Don’t want to sound dumb. Please share your knowledge! Didn’t know about this feature.
     
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  15. May 10, 2022 at 6:12 AM
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    Better airflow?
     
  16. May 10, 2022 at 6:14 AM
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    I have an OR and I like the skewp. Both models should have it.
     
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    ... and there's a completely different master cylinder / brake booster setup on OR/PRO.

    Others use simple vacuum booster.
     
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  18. May 10, 2022 at 6:17 AM
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    There is a reason they make different styles some people want a good looking truck and some just want a truck
     
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  19. May 10, 2022 at 6:21 AM
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    Buy the one that is cheaper. Make sure it is 4x4. Buy new suspension, wheels, and rubber. Weld on some sliders. Add turbo, winch, bed bars, air kit, and raptor lights.

    Put grips of stickers on it for added HP.

    Last but not least, cruise the mall!

    :mudding:
     
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  20. May 10, 2022 at 6:21 AM
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    Like, so many.
    Relax, ma'am.
     
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