Transfer case
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Swarty
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I think they are all the same.
All the 4th gens have Torsen center difs according to wikipedia.
All the 4th gens have Torsen center difs according to wikipedia.
03_4x4Runner
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From the 4th gen forum. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/192618-does-v6-model-have-awd-like-my-v8.html The 4th gen have a much better system. I wish I could run my 5th gen in lo range unlocked without binding like I could in my 4th gen.
4fun-ar
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As far as I know only V8 4th gens come with center Torsin differential. All other 4th gens come with part time 4WD system. This is what I observed when I was in market to buy a 4th gen 2 years ago.
And regarding the V8s, if you lock the center diff, it will act like a part time including the turn radius. But when the center diff is not locked, both full time and part time 4th gens have almost the same turn radius.
Off topic: As far as I know, only the 200 Series LCs have turn assist that operates on 4-low only with applying break on the inner rear wheel. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
tH1e swiN1e
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My 4th gen V8 turns on a dime hi or lo. Cant speak for the V6. :noidea:
Boyds4Runner
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My 2004 SR5 had the Torsen Transfer Case. Wasn't a special order or option, that was just how the 4th Gen V6 SR5's came.
It was basically "open" like the idea with the same "open" front and/or rear differential. It would allow for some tighter turns but you could still feel a bit of wheel hop if trying to turn at full lock in a parking lot for example.
But with the transfer-case "lock" button engaged then tight turns on dry pavement were very difficult as it did "lock" the transfer-case to the front and rear drive trains.
It was basically "open" like the idea with the same "open" front and/or rear differential. It would allow for some tighter turns but you could still feel a bit of wheel hop if trying to turn at full lock in a parking lot for example.
But with the transfer-case "lock" button engaged then tight turns on dry pavement were very difficult as it did "lock" the transfer-case to the front and rear drive trains.
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Kennyr44
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Im leaning towards a V8 AWD because thats probably the best for her to deal with. Also Im familiar with the engine since the earlier version is in my LS400. Im also thinking about Volvo XC90's AWD. They have a Yamaha V8 or a 2.5 Turbo 5 Cylinder or a 3.2 6 that were all decent. These are way cheaper than the Gen 4's. They can be bought for under 10k. Just saw the thread I started on the Gen 4 forum about this has taken taken off.
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BlackWorksInc
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Actually all North American 4Runners (Basically US & Canadian Models IIRC) came with a T3 Torsen Center Differential in the transfercase if they were 4WD. The only difference between the transfercases of the V8 & V6 was that the V6 was a "Part-Time" system that allowed you to switch to a 2WD mode via an ADD actuator and a longer shift rod in the transfercase. While the V8 had an "All-Time" 4WD system that was always in 4Hi (which could be achieved on teh V6 by just leaving it in 4Hi.)
Jhalko
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But can you fit 285's on it without rubbing?
Jono.ful
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35x12 on 17's, even with the TRD big brake kit. no glass or LT require :deadhorse:
@ OP: but srsly, why is this in the 5th gen forum when you're asking questions specifically about 4th gens?
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Jhalko
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Because those slackers in the 4th gen section didn't respond so he needed some real brain power!
Hellamatic
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Only with a body mount chop. Which is very unsafe. Or very safe. Or possibly doesn't affect safety at all. But only in a head on collision.