why buy trd if you intend to upgrade

Just wondering why people buy trd off road tacomas when they intend to upgrade the suspension. Why not save money and buy an sr5 4x4 instead of a Trd 4x4. Sure the trd has a better suspension in the usa but if you plan to replace the suspension anyway why waste money on a trd. I know the off road has a locker but you can also add an aftermarket one. The only thing you won't get is a track but to compensate for that one can add in a front locker to. I guess what I am saying is what's the point of paying for things like suspension which you plan to eventually upgrade. However if you plan to drive stock the trd is a good choice.

 

I did mainly because of the seats. Much more comfortable than the SR5, imo. Then the looks of the Sport come in 2nd.

 

Inverter, upgraded interior, tow package.... and a sweet set of rugged fails.

 

"Upgraded" suspension isn't the only thing the TRD has over the SR5`

 

And this. I use mine a lot.

 

The TRD has a rear locker but it is actually a smaller rear end than the base model. Thus you can't upgrade just the locker with an aftermarket, it actually requires a different rear axle. The base models can take the aftermarket lockers.

 

I wanted nicer seats, and floormats that say TRD on them.

 

Color matched grille and bumper on the sports, plus teh skewp is pretty wicked.

 

Common misconception. The ring gears are actually all the same size, the difference is in the carrier itself and the axle housing and there are aftermarket lockers available for both rear ends

 

so any sr5 non trd has a larger rear end that can be upgraded with out putting in a different rear axle? Are the bigger rear ends more stronger and durable on the sr5s

 

featurenanigans........

 

I can't speak on the strength topic just noting that it is a different size and if you do have an issue with the locker or rear end you can only go with stock replacement parts cost effectively. And as said above its only the Offroad with the smaller rear end.

 

locker

 

OP-What model Tacoma did you have?

 

I also say get the SR5 if your planning on upgrading. You'll obviously be replacing the suspension, but you can also get aftermarkert lockers wich are usually more reliable than the e-locker anyway.....

Or (If you like hood scoops and matching paint) get the Sport and toss in a suspension and some lockers....

I've got the TRD Off-Road now, but I'd get an SR5 if I could do it over again.

 

Wrong. Sr5 4x4 access cab V6 payed by dad

 

His Dad sure is nice!

 

Why are aftermarket lockers better than e locker?

 

lol.


i knew i wanted a tacoma. i knew i needed 4x4. i knew i didn't want the skewp. i went on craigslist and searched those things. i found a truck. i went and drove it. i went back later and let my mechanic look it over. i went to the bank and borrowed 8 thousand dollars. i went back to the guy and gave him a bunch of money. he gave me the truck. . . . . . thats why i bought the trd AND plan on upgrading one day.

 

cause I can