New to new Toyota trucks.

What is the differences between the PreRunner and the regular 2wd truck. Is it worth the extra money? I really don't need 4wd but I do spend a lot of time on fire roads and deep in the countryside.

 

Prerunner has the same suspension as a 4WD. It also has the same clearance - the mini will probably give you a harder time on the fire roads.

I don't know the conditions of your roads but if you get the Prerunner with the TRD, the rear locking diff should help you a lot should the roads become a little harder to manage.

Oh and here are some of my pictures
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...er%27s+profile

 

PreRunner is a 4x4 basically (same suspension), just missing the transfer case and front axle.

So a regular 2wd is a softer or less ruggade suspension.

Check out the pictures of my PreRunner DC:
http://client.webshots.com/album/359762582xdffEL

I am pretty happy with mine so far.

 

Beat ya

 

Yeah, I noticed... That is what happens when I am waiting to find the link to my webshot album.

 

Not sure if its still the case, but the standard 4x2 used to have a different frame than the 4x4/PreRunner had.
The others were right, the PreRunner is basically identical to a 4x4, minuse the front axle, diff and t-case.
The PreRunner was made for people who like the looks of a 4x4 but who dont really drive off-road much or use 4-wheel-drive much and would appreciate the fuel milage of a 4x2.
Cap'n

 

Yeah, Your going to be alot better off with the Prerunner and worth the extra money. The standard 4X2 is a good little truck but would cost more to get it to compare to a Prerunner when it comes to those Fire Roads.

 

Get the Prerunner. That way you can modify the suspencion to get the most travel and take those fire roads at like 90, and have it feel like a BMW.