Stupid question - all new runners have a locking center diff, right?

[spud72]

I was browsing through the specs and I noticed the V8 list a:

"Full time 4WD Torsen Centre Diff, center diff lock, 2 speed transfer case"

and the V6 lists -

"Part Time 4WD, Torsen Center Diff, Automatic Disconnecting, Multi Mode One Touch 4WD"

Just to confirm - you can lock the center diff on the V6s too, can't you?
They are all a 4Hi-4Lo and a center diff lock button, do they not?

 

[boston_kevin]

Yes. V6 has the same diff lock as the V8. Think of the V6 system having everything the V8 does, plus the ability to go into 2WD.

 

[spud72]

Thanks. That's what I understood - I just wasn't sure why the specs didn't list a locking diff. Maybe they needed to fill out more space in the V8 section?

 

[ironadrenaline]

Thanks. That's what I understood - I just wasn't sure why the specs didn't list a locking diff. Maybe they needed to fill out more space in the V8 section?

"Part Time 4WD, Torsen Center Diff, Automatic Disconnecting, Multi Mode One Touch 4WD"

A torsen is a Locking Center Diff. i believe

 

[ProMed]

Think of the V6 system having everything the V8 does, plus the ability to go into 2WD.

Minus the weight distributing hitch and trans-cooler.

 

[boston_kevin]

Minus the weight distributing hitch and trans-cooler.

Didn't realize those had anything to do with the drivetrain...

 

[spud72]

Minus the weight distributing hitch and trans-cooler.

Canadian models (where I live) come with trans cooler and hitch automatically in the V6 too.

One of the "few" things we get as a bonus - but for the price they charge us for the trucks it's not like they "throw them in" either!

 

[ProMed]

Didn't realize those had anything to do with the drivetrain...

Not even the trans-cooler?

 

[ProMed]

Canadian models (where I live) come with trans cooler and hitch automatically in the V6 too.

One of the "few" things we get as a bonus - but for the price they charge us for the trucks it's not like they "throw them in" either!

Nice, I remember reading on here that the Canadian Limited models came with the xreas and air bags standard. Not sure if that is still true, but still very cool. What about free healthcare?

 

[boston_kevin]

Not even the trans-cooler?

This was in reference to the 4WD system and the locking center diff. We weren't discussing transmissions, towing, or cooling capacity.

 

[spud72]

Nice, I remember reading on here that the Canadian Limited models came with the xreas and air bags standard. Not sure if that is still true, but still very cool. What about free healthcare?

Nothing is "free" friend... no matter what those who extol the virtues of the system say.

All 4 Runners come with XREAS except the base SR5, so yes, the limiteds all do. Only the V8 comes with the air suspension.

 

[ProMed]

This was in reference to the 4WD system and the locking center diff. We weren't discussing transmissions, towing, or cooling capacity.

Cool, sounds like you have this thread figured out! :bigok:

 

[GatorGreg]

Since it appears the original poster's Q has been answered, I'm locking this thread to prevent yet another multi-page V6 v. V8 flame war