Off roading with 2wd
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SMEE
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Had this problem in highschool, when i owned a 2wd. If you have some disposable income I would recommend a rear locker. At least you could lock up the 2 wheels that receive power, and that would improve traction. The other method, which I used frequently back then, was just a kamikaze run through the mud with as much momentum (speed) as possible. Also, invest in a winch. You'll need it. You'll get to know your truck's limits real soon, and half the obstacles you'll encounter (rocks), you should be thinking of easier alternate routes. And hey, you only have to buy 2 mud tires instead of 4 right?
galactic_04
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Get tires first, locker next (not cheap). That's about the best you'll do with a 2wd. I'd recommend the tires I have in my sig if not a true mud tire.
Nashvillerunner
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The first couple of things I would invest in is a lift, either all terrain or mud tires and also a locker.
I have a 2008 SR5 2WD and I have a lift and also the Nitto Terra Grapplers and it does pretty good but not as well as a 4WD. Make sure you go with somebody that has a 4WD and you have a winch or recovery gear in case you get stuck. I regret my decision going with the 2WD and my next 4Runner will be a 4WD for sure.
I have a 2008 SR5 2WD and I have a lift and also the Nitto Terra Grapplers and it does pretty good but not as well as a 4WD. Make sure you go with somebody that has a 4WD and you have a winch or recovery gear in case you get stuck. I regret my decision going with the 2WD and my next 4Runner will be a 4WD for sure.
I got a 2in leveling kit on it already. My buddys got the terra grapplers on his 2500hd n i was gonna look in to those or bfg mud terrains. i dont plan on goin to extreme right now jus wanna be able to run around n get her dirty and possibly get up a damn hill in the snow with out runnin with traction control.
SkylineGTRracer
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It depends what kind of off roading are we talking about? mudding, trails, rock crawling, etc? Thats the question that needs to be asked.
teampwr2
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What He Said ..Locker Installed will be about 1600.00 But Worth it Even for 2wd . Sometimes you just need that lil extra and with 2wd its a good way to go ..But understand its still 2wd and can only push so much.
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810moto
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i saw on power block tv a few weeks ago where they welded a piece of the gearing in the rear end to give it a full time 2 wheels powered at all times.
I wonder if we could do the same with the rear diff on ours. not even sure what it's called and cant find the dang link to it either.
I wonder if we could do the same with the rear diff on ours. not even sure what it's called and cant find the dang link to it either.
810moto
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i digress. here is the link where they welded the rear diff somehow.
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4Runner8
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i went through this. better to sell and get 4wd then do what i did and dump 5k in it and at the end of the day you have some a$$ hole who is like "thats gay still 2wd" and after all that work and money spent it will hurt your feelings and piss you off. save the stress and waste of money unlike i did.
BlackWorksInc
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This is a bad idea. Unless you're using it as a dedicated off-road vehicle and even then it might be too much.
When you weld the differential like that, yes it does result in Full 50/50 split rear axle. But it results in a 50/50 split... There's a reason differentials were invented, when you take a turn the truck will squeak and skip and all the fun stuff involved in running a welded diff. Basically it will make the truck almost undrivable on-road.
SkylineGTRracer
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A welded diff is a poor mans drift recipe, and thats if its a dedicated drifter. You gotta remember when turning the outside wheel has to turn faster. With a welded setup (I've driven a few) makes it, challenging, to be a DD. I would NOT go down this route.
mysticz
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Don't count out a 2wd Runner, it's more capable then your might think off road.
I am in process or doing a conversion but in the past 5 year I have taken my Runner through trails many would think a 2wd would never make it.
A locker helps but picking the right lines is just as important.
I am in process or doing a conversion but in the past 5 year I have taken my Runner through trails many would think a 2wd would never make it.
A locker helps but picking the right lines is just as important.
