Offroad with a Prerunner?

Thelt · #1 (**permalink**) 05-24-2008, 08:37 PM

Do any of you guys who have a Prerunner use it offroad? I am curious how well it does. How much does the rear locker help?

mustang67408 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-25-2008, 11:37 AM

My tundra is a 2wd and We use it off road all the time. I would recommend a locker vs a limited slip. The extra roughness of the terrain will push past the limited slip clutches and render it useless. The locker will not give (unless it breaks) and should provide a greater amount of traction. Make sure you bring along a tow strap, first aid kit and plenty of water and always go out in pairs of vehicles. If your buddies have a 4x4 they can be useful just in case you get into a place where the locker just isnt enough. For the most part a Pre-runner will handle almost anything a regular 4x4 can, its usually the driver that makes the biggest difference. Have fun off road and be careful.

Thelt · #3 (**permalink**) 05-25-2008, 02:37 PM

I wonder how one would do in the sand at the beach? If you air down the tires and turn on the locker would it do ok you think?

adrn1986 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-25-2008, 05:01 PM

They do fine, just don't stop in sand and keep the locker on.

Thelt · #5 (**permalink**) 05-25-2008, 06:04 PM

I have done a fair amount of wheeling in the sand at Hatteras and it can get a little hairy when the sand is soft and you have to break out of the ruts. I can get a prerunner much cheaper than a 4x4 and I do not use the 4x4 but five or six times per year so it would be a nice options if it will work for Hatteras duty.