Can someone explain why the '01-02 "Active" Trac is bad?

[maclean216]

I created a 4WD reference guide for 01-02 that describes the functionality of each possible mode selection. The Owners Manual does a horrific job of explaining this. So much so that even when I tried digesting it through ChatGPT it still failed to properly put everything together. Let me know what you think.

2001 - 2002 Toyota 4runner 4WD Guide - Google Sheets

Good guide.
I just would not compare TRAC of this generation to a front or rear locker. Just my 2 cents after 24 years of ownership

 

[T4R2014]

The amount of people who can't distinguish VSC vs TRAC vs ATRAC is wild. And the guys shitting on these systems probably have no idea what they do and how they work. Same crowd as the "96-98 ABS sucks" bunch that just pull the fuse instead of learning how to diagnose the system with the FSM and an oscilloscope.

 

[jgue467]

I created a 4WD reference guide for 01-02 that describes the functionality of each possible mode selection. The Owners Manual does a horrific job of explaining this. So much so that even when I tried digesting it through ChatGPT it still failed to properly put everything together. Let me know what you think.

2001 - 2002 Toyota 4runner 4WD Guide - Google Sheets

Seems OK - kinda wordy yet only thing I can think of to add is in L4 you can start in 2nd gear to avoid the 1-2 low speed Thump - I like that feature.

I mostly use the center locker when in thick mud - sand or ice/snow - Keeps its going Straight while many Jeeps are found on the side of the road - LOL.