On 7 Oct 2006 17:24:50 -0700, dc.nc@verizon.net wrote:

 >I don't know much about 4x4 trucks so I've got a pretty basic question.
 > I've started looking at newer Tacomas.  My needs are pretty basic and
 >I'm looking at the base model 2.7l 4 cylinder 4x4 with manual trans.
 >
 >I do a lot of driving on desert dirt roads to get to hiking trail
 >heads.  Most of these only require 2wd with high clearance, but the
 >occassional road is 4x4 recommended.  These are not really hard core
 >roads, although sometimes sandy.  Even if I have 4x4, I'm just not
 >willing to go on crazy roads as I'm often by myself.
 >
 >Question - I'm looking at the basic 2006 Tacoma 4x4 with the SR5
 >package, not the TRD.  This does not have the locking differential.  Do
 >
 >you think this will meet my basic needs of light 4x4 use?

 Good question. The 2wd would get better MPG and if you installed a
 aftermarket rear axle locking device with some good tires and some
 skillfull operation, you could likely do just finebecause you seem to
 know you limitations well and project a sensible attitude about it
 too. Maybe you cound install a 600lb pull which on front just incase
 you get over your head or care a couple of come alongs and some straps
 with you just in case.
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 You could get one of these for the desert,Im planning on getting one.
 http://www.pullpal.com/
 Check this out to see what magazines said,not just there ad.    http://www.pullpal.com/quotes.html

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