Recent content by hrussell

I recently accepted delivery of a 2015 SR5 with exhaust tip. Had the dealer remove the tip for me within the first week. I'll be getting rid of it shortly. Let me know if anybody is interested in it for 1/2 price or so.

Exactly. Marketing hype calling the exact same system (in essence) something different using the same owners manual confusing the heck out of people who have a limited mechanical knowledge of how drive train's function. I agree with you Donkey - it's all marketing hype to try and sell...

Got it, thanks. The marketing and terminology behind something quite simple makes things simple appear different and thus confusing. I've made assumptions on the way I would imagine they work - just nice to have confirmation less taking the 4Runner Off Roading to verify / test traction ability...

Good answers, thanks. The one thing that still baffles me is why auto LSD is displayed when trac /vsc is disabled on the 2WD 4Runner and "trac off" is illuminated when trav / vsc is disabled on the 4x4 4Runner. All 4Runners (I believe) only use Open Differentials on the drive axles (with the...

A 4x4 in 2H mode should behave exactly as a 2 Wheel Drive 4Runner. My understading is that for the 2 Wheel Drive 4Runner, pressing the trac / vsc overhead button then illuinates the "auto lsd" dash light. Essentially all it's telling you (and it's confusing) is that engine throttling is...

Thanks for the feedback. If the 4WD versions don't have an auto LSD, what do they employ in 2H mode to limit slip (if anything). I understand that all 5th Gen 4Runners use the Open Dif and simply use braking and dethrottling (normal operational mode) to shift power from wheel to wheel on an...

Sorry, my mistake - should read 2H instead of 2L. Pushing the VSC / Trac button displays the "trac off" light - doesn't say anything about activating "auto LDS" as it is mentioned it will on the base 2X version. The manual is so vague that it's of very little help. I'm guessing the sales...

Hi guys, Recenlty picked up a 2015 SR5 Premium and been on the forums reading up on in the ins and outs of the vehicle. One question I have is regarding the Auto LSD or lack there of feature in the SR5 Premium. My understanding is that in 2L mode when quickly pressing the overhead VSC...