sport vs trd

The TRD Sport used to have a real mechanical LSD in the rear until 2008. Now it's garbage because it has an open rear with a simulated LSD via computer applying the brakes.

 

Is that when they started a trac?

 

'nuff said.

 

To sum up the info available on TW:
sport suspension vs off road suspension (includes a thicker sway bar<-don't take it off)
color-matched 'parts' vs. chrome
Signals in mirrors vs. none
17" alloy wheels with a street tread tire vs. 16" alloy wheels with AT tire
The very important TRD Sport graphics vs. Off Road
Nonfunctioning hood scoop (unless you count +10mpg and +50hp)
NOTE: the scoop is the one thing most owners do not seem to swap out within the first year.

Most importantly - OR not available in the DCLB configuration

 

Excellent!!!! I love it!!!

 

ATRAC is only available in 09 or newer TRD Offroad 4x4 models

 

Here comes David K.

 

I've been in offroads with a trac in use,, very noisy! I like the ywm. Works OK and is quiet. I couldn't quite get over the sounds like the bottom of the truck falling out.

 

You're a contractor, in Canada, who dislikes bullshit. I don't know why I've never put it together before, I think OZ-T is actually Mike Holmes!

 

I'm Bryan Baeumler

 

LOL, I was trying to figure that one out, now I get it.

I forgot about the potentially different sized anti-sway bars. Another minor difference.

 

My TRD Sport came with 18" wheels

 

So why do you open the thread? It amazes me how someone can get so butt hurt about a repetitive post on here like (OMG girl there so many of the same question being asked) quit being a idiot and ignore it before the interent gives you a heart attack.

 

TRD SPORT -
Suspension: Thicker Sway-Bar (Bilstein Shocks)
Rear-End: 8.4" with LSD (Mechanical Up to 2008 then turned to Electronic "Brake Assisted")
Wheels: 17" Alloy Wheels with "Street" Tires
Hood: Includes "Sweet" Non-Functional Scoop
Grill: Color Matched
Rear Bumper: Color Matched
Door Handles: Color Matched
Mirrors: Color Matched
Graphics: TRD Sport

TRD Off-Road -
Suspension: Progressive Springs (Bilstein Shocks)
Rear-End: 8" with Electronic Locking Diff (in 4x4's it can only be used in 4-Lo stock, but modified to use "anytime")
Wheels: 16" Alloy Wheels with "All-Terrain" Tires
Hood: Doesn't Include "Sweet" Non-Functional Scoop
Grill: Chrome
Rear Bumper: Chrome
Door Handles: Black Plastic
Mirrors: Black Plastic
Graphics: TRD Off-Road

You can't buy a DCLB in the Off-Road Package or get a DCLB with a 6-Speed Manual <-- Deal Killer for me

Disclaimer: I own a 2005 so haven't researched A-Trac much or any of the other "newer" features.

 

Limited

 

New member's postive rep shows as neutral till they reach 100 posts or so

 

Good to know. I was like I havnt had a negative post in a year.

 

Dare I summon the almighty David K?

Y'all should know by now you have to say it three times.

A-TRAC. A-TRAC. A-TRAC.

This should be read by every member:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/site-suggestions/66102-my-halftime-speech.html

 

You rang?

You guys have it covered fairly well... I might add this (you knew this was coming, right?):

A-TRAC works just fine without you ever needing the rear locker, since A-TRAC is basically doing the same action, but only as long as needed, automatically. A-TRAC auto-locks the front and the rear tires when any of them begin to spin (lose traction) and that transfers moving power to the other tires that still are able to move the truck. There is no speed limit on A-TRAC, but as it only works in low range, that isn't going to be too fast. With only one (front or rear) of the three tires on solid ground, the A-TRAC will move the truck, even uphill. Only the OFF ROAD 4WD has the hydraulic brake booster, needed for this high level of traction control. All others have a vacuum break booster.

The rear locker with A-TRAC on the front tires is a back up, perhaps for pulling others, or use it when you don't want any throttle regulating electric traction control over 3 mph (A-TRAC wakes up on the front tires if speed drops below 3 mph to move you before you're stuck).

A-TRAC is so amazing, I can't imaging being in low range without it on standby to keep me moving. The locker is rarely needed if ever now that we have A-TRAC. A-TRAC has been in other Toyota and Lexus vehicles before it was added to the Tacoma in 2009.