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My only Advice - GET A GOOD ALARM!!!
Bruce 35: You must have really long legs because I have a 37" inseam and have plenty of leg room. I agree with the arm rest though. The body lean you mentioned seems good to me considering that the truck sits so high, although I have the bilsten shocks.
I easily removed the one on the inside of the drivers visor. I also removed the silly warning label on the drop in bed liner and quickly removed my dealers logo. But the ones that are located on the outside of the visors look more challenging.......
We need to come up with an easy method that doesn't hurt the appearance of the visors. Then we'll put the word out to the other makes so that the corporate the lawyers see, once again, that if you challenge us, we will win.
vehicle I have owned. Either as an option or
self installed. The benefits are many. There
doesn't seem to be one available for the Tundra
as an option. Anyone out there familiar with
the possibility of having a heater installed as
an option or doing it ourselves?
Any ideas would be a benefit to us all and would
be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully, Marshall
2)I'm a home builder whose off road needs very from day to day. What have been some experiences with the TRD package. Is the highway compromise any? If so, is it worth it?
3)Anyone getting $0-500 over invoice?
I had forgotten they where there until you mentioned this. Looks very good now.
2) I have a 4x4 AccessCab Ltd, with TRD. I test drove both. The TRD ride on the highway is not that different that the non-TRD, I can barely tell the difference. The main thing I noticed on the highway is that the body roll in hard turns is a lot less. Off-road, it handles much better, not as mushy. In my opinion there are no tradeoffs it's a win - win situation. You gain better handling and lose nothing. The TRD package is really a suspension upgrade. You should go test drive both. If you can't tell the difference on the test drive, then spend the extra $90 bucks, you'll appreciate it off-road later.
3) I got about $750 over invoice. They're really hot trucks here.
It's not that I am unhappy with the looks of my Tundra, It's that all earlier models of Toyota pickups sit high and level.
Also, does anybody know if the TRD package can be installed by the dealer?
james
I haven't looked in lately as I've been driving whenever possible, but I noticed more vibration comments. I mentioned my vibration here the day after I got my truck. It started at about 65 and stayed until I slowed past 30 or so. Since that first couple of days it never came back! No problem up past 85 now. Go figure. I will report it to the service dept when I go in and see about the service note.
Notes on breaking in a new engine for those that asked:
1. Change the oil after 300 miles. Sand from casting the block and lint from assembly rags gets flushed into the filter by then.
2. Keep RPMs up a bit and don't lug (a natural state with the auto trans), Try overdrive off and stay in 2nd around town. Power at higher RPM is less harmful than pushing new bearings at low speeds.
3. The top piston ring wears a ridge into the cylinder walls pretty fast when new. Before 500 miles, run the engine up to redline (As high as it will ever go, and as high as you can stand it) to stretch the rods (really) while putting a mild load on the engine. Don't spin it unloaded because the crank will bang around in it's bearings. Stick it in first, grit your teeth and run it up. Hey, it's still under warranty. If you don't redline the motor when it's still fairly new, you, or your teenage son will do it someday anyway and break the ring on the ridge. The rods don't just transfer power down to the crank, they also have to stop the piston on the upswing and they draw out a little and set/temper.
4. Keep the RPMs varied. Try different gears while driving. Go different speeds.
5. If you can do all this for 1000 miles, your better than I am, 'cause I HAD to feel the power after 500 miles! It does help though, to hold out as long as you can.
LOVE MY TRUCK!
Black Ltd x2
Go Yoda Go
I have an SR5 with about 900 miles on it. The dealer put regular in it and I have filled twice with regular and have experienced no problems.
Best freakin' car I could have ever hoped to own!
Pros: great handling, on and off road, interior comfort more comparable to a luxury car. Great acceleration even uphill. Looks better after every ride.
Cons: uhh...my neighbors won't talk to me anymore, I readily get dirty looks from big 3 owners, the power fuels aggressive driving habits.
Only real complaint is the armrest is too high, which differs from other posts here. However, according to my orthopod; one should not use arm rests while driving as it can cause injury to the shoulder joints, especially if you've already had shoulder separations as I have and yes; armrests do aggravate it.
Still looking for a topper...
As far as I know the dealer cannot intstall the TRD package.
If anyone is interested, my mpg is 14.6 with both
87 and 92 octane. Both tanks were 80% city and 20% highway driving. I am currently almost finished with a tank of 89 octane with 80% highway
and 20% city driving. Hopefully there is a noticeable difference. I'll let everyone know what I end up with. By the way, I've got 1500 miles on my Tundra.
Thanks,
jwpingel
Good Luck
Chris
Thanks,
jwpingel
http://www.carbuyingtiPS.com/
At the very least, it is great reading if you plan to buy a vehicle from a dealership.
Let me know if you agree.
I think I remember at some point in time on the prior Tundra site (when rub was on) that it was discussed. Can't seem to find it now.
I've compared the Tundra with the F150, which has l.s.d, and prefer the Tundra. I asked a salesman at a dealer and he indicated yes,(at one time he even stated that the V8 didn't require spark plugs because it had fuel injection -- I almost ran away screaming -- but instead quickly corrected his brain-gas). As you can see, I will not trust a car salesman. I havn't seen any literature indicating the Tundra has l.s.d. My reasoning is that I don't need a 4x4 since most of the use will be city/hwy. But the times that I take it off road to the lake and mountains, I want to make sure that I can be a 'bit daring and not have to worry about getting stuck or slippage -- I can count on one of the rear tires for traction. Maybe it's a mute point, but I've got to know...
BTW - Current Camry user upgrading to a Truck.
Thanks, jd
Chris
Just saw pics of your truck at http://www.homejack.com/cwirth.htm.... flares look great! You said you got them at sportwing.com, but I'm wondering if you installed them yourself; and if so, was it easy to remove the existing ones and was there any problems with the existing mudguards?
I'm picking up an SR5 4x4 w/TRD tomorrow and am concerned about oversized black flares not looking too good with thunder gray body.
Also, how long did they take to paint/ship them to you?
Many thanks in advance for any info.
It took sportwing about 5 days to paint and ship the flares, however, I believe that they do not paint flares any longer. At least that is what I understand after visiting their web site recently. You have to have your local body shop do it for you. Anyway, I am very pleased with the flares and would take them any day over the factory flares, even though they are more expensive (by about $40). The SR5 wheel mouldings were easy to remove.
Whoever suggests high octane in the Tundra V8 only want you to pay that "premium" $ even though it's unnecessary.
What I like about it is that you do not need those stick-on rubber bumpers that other shields require. Even a high speeds the flex in the shield never comes close to touching the hood.
The tonneau cover is a Pace-Edwards roll top cover. It retracts into a 9" square cannister behind the cab and has a lock on it, along with the locking tailgate items in the bed are secure.
What did you pay for the tonneau cover and where in Maryland did you buy it????
Thanks
I haven't liked what I've seen in the usual toppers either, but I did find a nice looking model at http://www.trucknamerica.com/prod01cap.htm
It's called the "Carryboy Luxury Cab Hi". No idea if it comes in Toyota sizing, but if folks like it and ask about it enough it might be made for the Tundra. I plan to check it out, but I just came across it this evening. I hope to find the manufacturer's website and will try and find out more.
Finally, has anyone tried modifying the rear seat? I plan to disassemble it and see if I can add an inch or so recline by adding extenders to the bottom brackets. The seat is okay as is for my two boys, but if I give any adults a ride I'd like to think they're not suffering too much back there!
The red light on the dash IS the valet override switch. Push it.
I then tried another trailer....same thing.
I then tried a brand new trailer....same thing.
No trailer....no vibration. Anybody else have this problem only when towing? Could bad tires on the truck cause this or alignment? My dealer doesn't really want to deal with this but I think he is going to have to sooner or later. I will be very glad to have any help on this matter. Thanks in advance.
I am waiting to see if any other problems arise otherwise no problems excellent truck.Anyone with similar problems?Also this is a non trd suspension, should not be the problem I hope.