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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by badone, Feb 15, 2020.

  1. Feb 15, 2020 at 3:59 PM
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    badone

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    How do you tell if you have a prerunner? Just got my 03 Taco this past Sept. Looking at parts some sites state base/ prerunner how can I tell? Thanks
     
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  2. Feb 15, 2020 at 4:01 PM
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    Sebz13

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    Sebz13 appy polly loggies

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    How many lug nuts does it have
     
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  3. Feb 15, 2020 at 4:02 PM
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    vehicles this badass don’t need any mods!
    No 4wd shifter.
     
    RobbieP4VT, Feb 15, 2020
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  4. Feb 15, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    Empty_Lord

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    If it has 6 lug nuts on each wheel it’s a pretender. If it’s a 5 lugger, it’s a mini truck
     
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  5. Feb 15, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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    Yup it`s got the 6 lugs and 4x4 so thats what makes it a not pretender.
     
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    A 4wd is a 4wd. Prerunners have 6 lug nuts and have the same stance as a 4wd but is only a 2wd, so they are "pretending" to be a 4wd. There are 2wd base models, have only 5 lug nuts and don't have the "look" of a 4wd, these are NOT prerunners.
     
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