[SeniorSitizen]

It's my understanding all Toyota trucks have a limited slip differential as standard equipment. The question is if one has a TRD locker does it still retain the limited slip feature for normal driving conditions.

 

[WhatRnsdownhill]

tundras dont have a true limited slip..the computer applies the brakes to the spinning tire, but there are no clutches in the rear end like real limited slip has, I have both a 2012 tundra and a 2014 tacoma...so having a locker makes no difference for on the road driving...unless they changed for 2016 something new..

 

[surfing_santa]

Locking diffs are user engaged(or only engaged by computers at slow speeds in slippery conditions). If they were not they would all brake....you need tires to slip on normal road conditions (ie the outside wheels travel further then the inside around turns).

 

[cavemangeorge]

Its probably some sort limited slip. It will allow for a certain amount of speed differential between the wheels, but once it reaches a speed, it locks up.

Not all lockers are user engaged, Detroit lockers are fully automatic

 

[raylo32]

Toyota has 2 types of LSD. I believe that SR5 and Sport trims get the electronic LSD that really is an open diff that operates "like" a LSD by using computer controlled braking to the individual rear wheels to encourage the wheel with traction to take the load. Off Road trims get a true LSD with locker... at least it was like this last I looked.