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2wd with ocking dif?

I'd recommend that. I have a few friends running 2wd trucks with rear lockers and you'd be surprised how well they keep up with the 4wd rigs with a good driver. One dude has a Lexus with an open rear and gets through some pretty gnarly stuff with his driving skills and big balls. Having the locker will make it even more capable and you will for sure get over some decent obstacles. I wouldn't push it too hard in mud holes though; that'll still probably result in being stuck if it's a bad hole.

What made you purchase a 2wd truck?
 
When I got the truck I never really thought I would be interested in the offroad and overlanding life. So I had no reason to pay the extra money and get a 4x4. Now I kinda wish I just did lol.

That's why I asked about the locking diff. I've been doing research about it and just wanted some advice about. I'm a newbie in the offroad scene
 
Humble_Station12 said:
When I got the truck I never really thought I would be interested in the offroad and overlanding life. So I had no reason to pay the extra money and get a 4x4. Now I kinda wish I just did lol.

That's why I asked about the locking diff. I've been doing research about it and just wanted some advice about. I'm a newbie in the offroad scene
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That makes sense. I think you should install one.
 
Humble_Station12 said:
So I wanted to know what you guys think about installing an air locking diff in a 2wd trd sport?

Not for any crazy offroad crawling but for simple trails and over landing.
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Did you have one brand in mind? I might be interested in this as well.

I had a jeep on 37s and barely went offroading. When I sold it and got the Tacoma, just got the SR5 2wd cause I got a decent deal. But locking diff would be nice to have.
 
MichoRizzo said:
Did you have one brand in mind? I might be interested in this as well.

I had a jeep on 37s and barely went offroading. When I sold it and got the Tacoma, just got the SR5 2wd cause I got a decent deal. But locking diff would be nice to have.
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The only one I've seen so far, and I haven't done too much research, is the one from ARB. Going to need a compressor as well.
 
Tyler said:
I think it is more expensive, but yes, not needing to do the onboard air is nice if you didn't plan to ever add air.
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The ARB one is about 1000.00, so not to far off from the Harrop. Eventually I would want onboard air but the compressors are also a pretty penny lol. Harrop will give me an opportunity to have the locking diff and save for a compressor in the future
 
Humble_Station12 said:
The ARB one is about 1000.00, so not to far off from the Harrop. Eventually I would want onboard air but the compressors are also a pretty penny lol. Harrop will give me an opportunity to have the locking diff and save for a compressor in the future
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Well if you do get one, let us know how the install went on how well it engages and works. I've been curious about the Harrop myself but I only see people running the ARB.
 
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