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I actually have 31"(I think) Mud Terrains on there now. Brand new. It will probably be 2/3 on the road and 1/3 off. Though I want to be able to get around most trails, I am not planning on rock climbing or super advanced trails. I just want it to get me where I want to go.

I think I will plan on getting the Toyota E Locker. Could someone maybe explain what exactly locking the differential does? Is it just to lock the axle, making it impossible to roll? It is essential for off roading am I right?
A locker eliminates the differential action making both wheels drive instead of just one. Four-wheel drive is really only two-wheel drive on vehicles that do not have lockers, one wheel in front and one wheel in the rear when the t-case is locked into four-wheel drive.

The reason being that in turns the inside wheel turns slower then the outside wheel. If they were locked all the time they would turn the same amount which increases tire wear, decreases handling and make your inside tire squeal.

Do a Google search on differentials and you will learn more.

David Fritzsche
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