I am a Jeep Cherokee owner who is considering the purchase of a 99' Tacoma. I noticed a 1999 regular cab Tacoma on the used lot at the local Chrysler dealership, which is a very reputable dealership in a small town.
I haven't looked at the truck yet. But from the road, it definitely has the big tires, so it is likely a 4wd 2.7 L 5-speed. Could be the PreRunner regular cab, but I doubt it, as those seem pretty rare around here.
Can anyone answer these questions?:
1. Was the electric locking rear axle really available on the regular cab models in 1999? MSN Autos indicates that this was an option on the regular cab 4wd in 1999. If not, will the axle on this truck allow a factory locker to be installed? If you look the link below, it lists the locker as an option on the regular cab. I know that in more recent years Toyota has not offered the locker on the regular cab, except on the PreRunner.
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/spec_safety.aspx?modelid=2837&trimid=-1&src=VIP&tab=2&sub=4
I'd really like to have the factory locker.
2. Are there any known issues with the 99's that I should look for?
3. Does anybody run a Detroit locker with a 5-speed? How does it handle? I've read that Detroits work better with auto's, because the disengagement of the locker around turns can be manipulated a little more with an automatic tranny.
Thank you.
I haven't looked at the truck yet. But from the road, it definitely has the big tires, so it is likely a 4wd 2.7 L 5-speed. Could be the PreRunner regular cab, but I doubt it, as those seem pretty rare around here.
Can anyone answer these questions?:
1. Was the electric locking rear axle really available on the regular cab models in 1999? MSN Autos indicates that this was an option on the regular cab 4wd in 1999. If not, will the axle on this truck allow a factory locker to be installed? If you look the link below, it lists the locker as an option on the regular cab. I know that in more recent years Toyota has not offered the locker on the regular cab, except on the PreRunner.
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/spec_safety.aspx?modelid=2837&trimid=-1&src=VIP&tab=2&sub=4
I'd really like to have the factory locker.
2. Are there any known issues with the 99's that I should look for?
3. Does anybody run a Detroit locker with a 5-speed? How does it handle? I've read that Detroits work better with auto's, because the disengagement of the locker around turns can be manipulated a little more with an automatic tranny.
Thank you.