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SR5 with a locker vs. an Off Road

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by nimby, Feb 9, 2020.

  1. Feb 9, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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    nimby

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    Is there anywhere the Off Road could go that the SR5 couldn't? :mudding:

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. Feb 9, 2020 at 12:09 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    Doubtful but the locker will be beneficial in certain situations.
     
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  3. Feb 9, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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  5. Feb 9, 2020 at 1:04 PM
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    :rofl:
     
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  6. Feb 10, 2020 at 4:58 AM
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    For the win. LOL


    OK seriously, I have the TRDORP with all the fancy buttons and gizmos. They work for sure and I have used that stuff to truly impress my buddies in built jeeps. BUT..... 99.9999% of the time when I am off road I just throw it in 4Lo and engage the rear locker and the dang thing goes anywhere I care to go. So yes, a 4x4 SR5 with a rear locker will be VERY capable. Heck a 2X4 with a rear locker will probably go more places than most folks want to go in a $30,000+ vehicle.

    Enjoy.
     
  7. Feb 10, 2020 at 7:36 AM
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    I think this sums it up well.

    I probably don't need Crawl Control or Multi Terrain select to go anywhere I will ever actually go.

    I think that crawl control will be a good aid in getting un-stuck more than anything else. I might try using it this year. So far, I've only engaged it out of curiosity.

    I also prefer the lever type transfer case over the rotary switch, but that is only personal preference.
     
  8. Feb 10, 2020 at 1:53 PM
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    I tried out those electronic things when I first got the 4 and have never touched them since.
     
  9. Feb 10, 2020 at 2:15 PM
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    4 lo and rear locker will take most sane folks as far as they need to go
     

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