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Bilstein Shock Absorbers
The TRD Off-Road's most significant suspension differentiator versus the TRD Sport is its Bilstein monotube shock absorbers, which are a significant upgrade over standard dampers, providing more consistent damping performance under repeated impacts.
On Northern Ontario's logging roads and rutted trails, where the suspension cycles quickly and repeatedly, Bilstein shocks maintain composure significantly better than conventional units. Combined with the Tacoma's rear coil-spring suspension, which provides better wheel articulation than traditional leaf springs, the TRD Off-Road delivers a controlled, planted feel on uneven surfaces.
Locking Rear Differential
Standard on the TRD Off-Road, the locking rear differential forces both rear wheels to spin at the same speed regardless of traction conditions, eliminating the scenario where one wheel spins uselessly while the other sits idle.
On loose gravel, mud, snow, or uneven terrain where one rear wheel loses contact with the ground, the locker keeps forward momentum going where traction control alone cannot. It's the single most practically useful feature for serious off-road recovery situations and for navigating the kinds of challenging surfaces that any back road produces.
Multi-Terrain Select
The Multi-Terrain Select system gives the driver manual control over how the Tacoma manages throttle and braking across five surface-specific modes:
| Mode |
Best For |
| Rock |
Slow-speed technical terrain — maximizes wheel articulation |
| Mud & Sand |
Loose, shifting surfaces — prevents wheel spin buildup |
| Loose Rock |
Gravel and shale — balances traction and momentum |
| Mogul |
Uneven bumpy terrain — smooths power delivery over obstacles |
| Rock & Dirt |
General mixed off-road conditions |
Crawl Control
Crawl Control is Toyota's low-speed off-road cruise control. It manages throttle and individual wheel braking automatically at speeds between 1 and 15 km/h, allowing the driver to focus entirely on steering rather than managing throttle and brakes simultaneously.
On technical terrain, Crawl Control reduces driver workload significantly and makes slow-speed technical driving noticeably more manageable.
It works across five speed settings and integrates with Multi-Terrain Select to match the crawling behaviour to the surface type. On steep descents, it works in tandem with Downhill Assist Control (DAC), which maintains a controlled descent speed automatically without the driver needing to modulate the brakes on loose or slippery downhill terrain.
Upgraded Underbody Protection
The TRD Off-Road includes upgraded underbody protection covering the engine, fuel tank, and transfer case, protecting the most vulnerable components from rock strikes, stumps, and debris on rough trails.
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain Tires & Recovery Hardware
The TRD Off-Road rides on 265/70 R17 BFGoodrich Trail Terrain tires, an all-terrain tire with aggressive sidewall protection and a tread pattern optimized for mixed on- and off-road use.
This is a meaningful step up from the all-season tires on TRD Sport trims for loose surfaces and soft terrain. A full-size spare tire is included, which is the correct choice for a truck that may encounter a puncture hours from the nearest service centre.
Front recovery hooks are standard on the TRD Off-Road, providing a secure attachment point for recovery straps and shackles when the situation requires extraction. Combined with a TRD front grille and MIC Black overfenders, the TRD Off-Road has the visual profile to match its hardware.
Shop the 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD at James Toyota in Timmins, ON
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD is factory-built for any kind of terrain, and it backs up that claim with hardware that goes well beyond cosmetic off-road styling. You can find yourself driving one by booking a test drive with us 1234 Riverside Dr. Timmins, ON P4R 1A4! Reach out if you have any other questions about our inventory, service department or financing options!
