What makes a Tacoma a "TRD"

I'm confused. Is there a special feature that upgrades a Tacoma to a TRD version? I want to know because I wouldn't mind putting a TRD decal on my bedside but not if I don't qualify as a TRD version Tacoma.

 

Put a PRO sticker I think those are the best.

 

There are differences for sure.

 

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TRD off road has rear locker and progressive rate springs as well as Bilstein shock. TRD sport has stiffer springs, 17"wheels, color match mirrors and bumpers, and Bilstien shocks. They both have power outlet in bed.

 

Why not go with a custom bedside decal from this fine gentleman?

@CBoy808

His merchandise:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/custom-made-vinyl-stickers-bedsides-made-in-hawaii.281228/

 

Damn dude.... Mr. encyclopedia

 

It's your truck man, do what you think looks best. "TRD" doesn't really imply much more than cosmetics aside from differences in suspension and the rear locker for the OR model. But people customize TRD decals all the time.

If you really want to tick people off, put 'PRO' emblems on it lol. Or put 4x4 emblems/mudflaps on a 2wd

 

Different seats also

 

"Toyota Racing Development (also known by its acronym TRD) is the in-house tuning shop for all Toyota, Lexus and formerly Scion cars. TRD is responsible both for improving street cars for more performance and supporting Toyota's racing interests around the world."Our TRD's are born from top secret backroom scientists who carefully tune every aspect of these amazing machines to allow we humble owners to proudly say "I drive a TRD"! First thing I did was remove the stickers from the fenders as my wife said she thought it said turd.

 

I'd go with custom TRD stickers. Don't go for that lame faux-pro look people are suddenly popping a hard-on for.

That way you have something unique and don't look like you just pulled fenders off a wrecked TRD.

 

Don't forget the most important difference between a TRD Sport and TRD Off Road. The SKEWP!!!!!!!

 

Well, it is a brown turdgen

 

a 4x4 OR sticker will improve MPG and HP!

 

Base model Tacoma I didn’t want to be a poser, but would not hesitate to put a TRD sticker on if I wanted one. Just don’t sell it as a TRD. Give CBOY808 a shot at something really cool, he da man.

 

Steve it depends on the truck really. Alot of trucks can have the trd OR sticker that are not 4x4. This means they have a rear locker. Hense, TRD OR (locker)
If you have a 4x4 and the TRD OR sticker you have the TRD OR Package including the rear locker. This includes the following: Example part of my truck's build sheet...

 

Don't put any stickers on your truck. In fact, take all the badges off. Looks way better!

 

I never heard the TuRD thing until registering here. But then, this is my first Toyota. In the past, at least as it related to old Celicas and such, it was a good thing?

I did yank the too big stickers a couple weeks in along with the other badges. It does look better without them, to me.

I just don't need to advertise. I'm happier if peeps think I'm rocking a base 4x2, or whatever.

Hell, I'm pretty surprised by the whole Sport vs OR debate.

 

Just keep in mind a TRD is an option package and although you can recreate the options, its not a factory TRD. A decal is fine but dont try to sell it later as a TRD. Call it a TRD tribute vehicle and you wont get in trouble.

 

Don't forget the Sport also has a thicker sway bar and real LSD pre-2009.