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Re: Noooo... say it isn't so... [titanium29]
by mule2
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Sep 12, 2007 (4:31 pm)
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Replying to: titanium29 (Sep 12, 2007 6:29 am)
To the man talking about hooking a tundra to a 40ft.trailer it would be crazy. I owned a dodge cummins it was a good truck.I got 14 mi per gal loaded. I own a new tundra now it will pull my 34 ft. jayco eagle 9700# easy.Thats all i need.12 miles per gal.The only thing i don't like about the diesel now is diesal is .30 cents a gal.higher. You will have more money left at the end of day with the tundra.I have a friend that wants to buy a new ford or dodge $45000.00 to $55000.00 to pull his camper to lake 6 times per year. Thats over kill.
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- #62 of 333
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hemi vs. tundra 5.7 pull
by toykicks
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Sep 13, 2007 (12:22 am)
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look i found a non bias video lol
couple of regular rednecks hookin up their trucks up to each other. (i mean redneck in a good way  )
Whats interesting is that they're both locked in 4x4 You can see the dodge rams all four wheels grabbing  .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHc9Jd78iQs
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- #63 of 333
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Re: hemi vs. tundra 5.7 pull [toykicks]
by obyone
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Sep 13, 2007 (4:42 am)
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Replying to: toykicks (Sep 13, 2007 12:22 am)
What's interesting is the bed shake on the Tundra.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zShwG9l1F0Q
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- #64 of 333
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Re: hemi vs. tundra 5.7 pull [obyone]
by toyota4life
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Sep 13, 2007 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: obyone (Sep 13, 2007 4:42 am)
What is interesting is the Tundra pulling all the domestics toys like raggdolls ,after watching the bed shake the video should be right there,if not just pounch in tundra vs silverado,or f150 or ram 
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- #65 of 333
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Dang! . . .
by dennisplus
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Sep 13, 2007 (5:39 am)
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Woooooow!!! That thing Would not be a good offroad truck! I love my Dodge!
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- #66 of 333
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Re: hemi vs. tundra 5.7 pull [obyone]
by crimsono2
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Sep 13, 2007 (7:34 am)
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Replying to: obyone (Sep 13, 2007 4:42 am)
What's interesting is the seemingly arbitrary and random entry speed number of 28mph for those road conditions.
I suspect, but cannot prove, that it's a resonance frequency for the Tundra bed shake and less so for all the others.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resonance_frequency
I bet all the trucks would exhibit similar behavior if you hit just the right speed for them...
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- #67 of 333
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Re: hemi vs. tundra 5.7 pull [crimsono2]
by obyone
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Sep 13, 2007 (11:04 am)
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Replying to: crimsono2 (Sep 13, 2007 7:34 am)
While I agree on the resonance and why at 28 mph, the fact remains that the bed bounce is unacceptable. More I think about it there are current '07 Tundra owners complaining about the bed bounce at tundrasolutions. Wish I could post a link but that is against Edmunds policy to link to another forum especially one that features autos but I'm sure you can find them if you looked.
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- #68 of 333
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Re: HUH? [anythingbuttoy]
by gotoyota
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Sep 13, 2007 (11:13 am)
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Replying to: anythingbuttoy (Sep 06, 2007 2:15 pm)
The "American" car makers are outsourcing components, and in some cases, assembly, to Mexico. Your logic is flawed. If Toyota, who is sourcing nearly 100% of the components for the Tundra from US suppliers and building them here with American workers, is only helping the Japanese economy, then who gets the dollars for all those parts they buy and for all the labor to build each Tundra? American companies and workers, that's who. Who gets the dollars for all the components that sum up an American truck? Some go to the US, some go to Mexican (and other countries) companies they source from. The final product sale may ultimately benefit Toy of Japan or, or in the case of the American counterparts, GM, Ford or Dodge, but that's only a slice of the pie. For your argument to hold up, you'd have to disregard all the components that go into each vehicle and the direct benefit to all the American suppliers who help build the various parts of each truck. Any more, no matter which brand of vehicle you purchase, you are helping the American economy. And conversely, buying exclusively American means you will consequently benefit many foreign suppliers. This IS a global economy. I'm very happy to see GM, Ford and Dodge upping their game in terms of the quality of their vehicles in recent years, but they've burned a lot of people in the past. It takes more than the "buy American" argument to persuade most people to choose a GM or Ford or Dodge over a Toyota or any other brand, for that matter. Establishing a track record of consistent quality and building a more desireable truck (or car) that looks great, drives well and does what buyers want is what will ultimately win buyers who might otherwise shop for a foreign brand. I have been burned badly on three American cars, and at one point would never consider buying another. Time heals wounds however, and I would consider another at some point, when I feel like they have proven that they build a vehicle that equals offerings from Toyota, for example. Until then, I'll buy Toyota's because every one I've owned has held up remarkably well, and has been nearly bullet proof. All cars are just machines, subject to the laws of entropy, but Toyota has the best reputation in the industry for consistenly high quality.
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- #69 of 333
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Re: HUH? [gotoyota]
by gotoyota
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Sep 13, 2007 (11:21 am)
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Replying to: gotoyota (Sep 13, 2007 11:13 am)
I should add that if I needed to pull something, I'd have to go with a diesel which precludes the Tundra from even being in the running - just so I don't appear to be completely biased 
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- #70 of 333
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Couple more vids
by obyone
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Sep 13, 2007 (11:21 am)
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one on frame strength
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRfE_XAk2mE
and tow hooks which I found really funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdABRH9EsSw
and bolts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-jW-jkFX5U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPfvOPAUIgw
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