From: tom@catz.org
DanG wrote:
> "Sir F. A. Rien" wrote in message
> news:97uh641eeg16rdk3rpijf1rctaus0dr9i8@4ax.com...
>> "Jeff Strickland" found these unused words:
>>
>>> All TRDs are also SR5, but some SR5s are not TRD. TRD means Toyota Racing
>>> Development, and is only available on the top of the line trim level --
>>> SR5.
>>> I'm not sure of all of the stuff you get with the TRD, but if the truck is
>>> 4WD, the TRD option gets you electric lockers to lock the axle halves
>>> together so both tires turn at the same speed no matter what the traction
>>> may or may not be under one or the other tire. This option greatly
>>> increases
>>> traction for off-road travel. Simply press a button to invoke enough
>>> traction to get you twice as stuck as you might otherwise get. ;-)
>>>
>> LOL !!!
>>
>> It is very useful when on canted gravel or rocky roads. Keeps you from
>> sliding sideways (off the edge!).
>>
>
> In reality, a locked diff makes it far more likely that you will slide
> sideways. In that situation an unlocked diff is preferable, as the wheel
> that's not spinning acts as an anchor. Same for LS diffs, sliding sideways
> is more likely. Locking diffs are only for helping you to get unstuck.
Most of the guys I know have lockers of some type. Another thing they do
is put some kind of disconnect in the power to the ABS. There's nothing
like the white knuckles you get when heading for a big drop off with
your foot firmly on the brake pedal and the ABS dutifully preventing
your wheels from locking up. In most cases, locking your wheels and
building a berm in front of each tire usually makes for shorter stopping
distances off road.
Be sure to turn the ABS back on before you drive home... :>))
--
Tom - Vista, CA
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