Toyota trucks - Page 28

silverbandit1 · 10-12-2012, 11:14 AM

I have been a fan of Toyotas especially their trucks, currently have a 1996 5spd, 4cyl, 2wd Tacoma with almost 309,000 miles and an 2007 4x4.
The 96' I just drove coast to coast in August putting on 8400 miles in nearly 3 weeks and even up Pikes Peak in Colorado - it never missed a beat!

I have been thinking of getting a Tundra as I could use a full size truck and also I have heard they are coming out with a re-design for the 2014 model.

Toysrme · 10-12-2012, 11:47 AM

i'm not against or bashing the guy. i'm just REALLY trying to point out, if you can't tow a reasonable load with a 5.7L tundra something is broken.

those things are beasts. when we're building houses/developing land we move a 7000lb bobcat+trailer around between worksites with either a '90 GMC 1ton body (and a 91 GMC 350 v8), or a '99 4.6L f150 (stock). not fast, but they move it & do so on the interstate.
The 4000-5000lb boat above you can haul ass with the 5.7L Armada (same basic power output as the 5.7L 3UR-FE tundra, but with a final drive for cruising).

so something is wrong & i hope the guy get's it resolved.

bloodline · 10-12-2012, 03:02 PM

I never said it wouldn't pull it. I said it gets horrible gas mileage and doesn't hold enough to begin with.

It has tons of power. It is a lot faster than my ford was. No doubt.

I'm talking about a 5000lb load.

7.8 mpg at 72 mph is horrible. The transmission constantly hunts and the thing is wound up.

The ford would pull it in top gear at the same speed getting 11.4 mpg all day long. I could run 300 miles before a gas stop. And, the ford was a 4x4 with slightly larger tires and a crew cab.

I was always a fan of the toyotas and I almost bought one a few times. I'm sure it will last a long time and its certainly not a piece of crap.

That said, I can't wait to get another F150.

Toysrme · 10-12-2012, 03:43 PM

does it ever shudder?

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Originally Posted by bloodline

The engine does not make power where it's needed for towing. It belongs in a SUV.
The tundra won't pull my boat in top gear...

bloodline · 10-12-2012, 03:48 PM

No.

Snarky · 01-24-2013, 09:26 PM

We were sailing down the Rio Grande after previously going from hill climbs and trail riding near 'The Wall'. During some impromptu donuts in the river, the silver FJ knocked a tire bead off the front passenger rim. I happened to have a compressor in the black FJ, and he had some straps and grease.

The FJ's built in power invertor powered the compressor, while we worked the bead back into place. The hi-lift wouldn't work with the silver fj (no rock rails or steel bumpers), but the factory FJ jack and a plastic lid got the rim off the ground.

20-30 minutes later (slow home depot compressor) we were back on the river and crawled out of the banks next to border patrol before dark.

One Less Harley · 01-25-2013, 11:56 AM

[QUOTE=Snarky;20569831]

Those aren't Toyota TRUCKS

RocketJohn · 01-25-2013, 01:32 PM

[QUOTE=One Less Harley;20573601]

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Originally Posted by Snarky

Those aren't Toyota TRUCKS

do we really want us to start another FJ thread?

Snarky · 01-26-2013, 06:38 PM

[QUOTE=One Less Harley;20573601]

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Originally Posted by Snarky

Those aren't Toyota TRUCKS

Let's see. 4.0L V6. Fully boxed frame. Live rear axle. Same front suspension as a tacoma, but a BETTER non-leaf spring, rear 4 link with coils. Rugged interior, real transfer case instead of push button bullshit, short wheel base.

If anything I think the Tundra is not a real Toyota TRUCK. Same junk c-channel style frame that ford and chevy use, recalls a plenty, inefficient engine for it's displacement.

Oh and today we climbed to the top of the Bishop's Cap valley. Actually required us to spot for a change, and the use of the lockers. The Dodge Dakota with us couldn't make it up (no lockers).

2ndSPACE · 01-28-2013, 04:18 PM

[QUOTE=Snarky;20582929]

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Originally Posted by One Less Harley

L

If anything I think the Tundra is not a real Toyota TRUCK. Same junk c-channel style frame that ford and chevy use, recalls a plenty, inefficient engine for it's displacement.

Only worse! Chevy uses a boxed frame. I hate my Tundra good thing its free to me.

rawdog · 01-29-2013, 09:51 AM

FJ's are sweet. I'd be interested in one, but I have a 03 Tacoma DC 4x4. 160k miles and she runs like a top. No need to change now.

gec343 · 01-31-2013, 11:37 AM

The new 2014 revamped Toyota Tundra is making it's debut at the Chicago Auto show on 6 February. Any ideas on what the changes might be?? I am planning on buying one of thoe to replace my 1997 T100.

fbj913 · 01-31-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gec343

The new 2014 revamped Toyota Tundra is making it's debut at the Chicago Auto show on 6 February. Any ideas on what the changes might be?? I am planning on buying one of thoe to replace my 1997 T100.

do a googler search. lots of talk on the interwebs.

gec343 · 01-31-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fbj913

do a googler search. lots of talk on the interwebs.

Thanks for the tip, but have already done that. Yes, lot's of information out there, but curious of opinions here.

fbj913 · 01-31-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gec343

Thanks for the tip, but have already done that. Yes, lot's of information out there, but curious of opinions here.

IC. I want one too. I hope they increase MPG and give the rear a locker.

10-12-2012, 11:14 AM	#406
silverbandit1 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 857	I have been a fan of Toyotas especially their trucks, currently have a 1996 5spd, 4cyl, 2wd Tacoma with almost 309,000 miles and an 2007 4x4. The 96' I just drove coast to coast in August putting on 8400 miles in nearly 3 weeks and even up Pikes Peak in Colorado - it never missed a beat! I have been thinking of getting a Tundra as I could use a full size truck and also I have heard they are coming out with a re-design for the 2014 model. __________________ Save Lives - Spay & Neuter Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to think "profiling" is worse than the slaughter of innocent people.... In memoriam, 9-11-01 -B.Tinsley-

10-12-2012, 11:47 AM	#407
Toysrme Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Oddometer: 193	i'm not against or bashing the guy. i'm just REALLY trying to point out, if you can't tow a reasonable load with a 5.7L tundra something is broken. those things are beasts. when we're building houses/developing land we move a 7000lb bobcat+trailer around between worksites with either a '90 GMC 1ton body (and a 91 GMC 350 v8), or a '99 4.6L f150 (stock). not fast, but they move it & do so on the interstate. The 4000-5000lb boat above you can haul ass with the 5.7L Armada (same basic power output as the 5.7L 3UR-FE tundra, but with a final drive for cruising). so something is wrong & i hope the guy get's it resolved. Toysrme screwed with this post 10-12-2012 at 12:54 PM

01-24-2013, 09:26 PM	#411
Snarky Blargh! Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Old El Paso and Swamp Houston Oddometer: 1,179	Do you want to ford the river? We were sailing down the Rio Grande after previously going from hill climbs and trail riding near 'The Wall'. During some impromptu donuts in the river, the silver FJ knocked a tire bead off the front passenger rim. I happened to have a compressor in the black FJ, and he had some straps and grease. The FJ's built in power invertor powered the compressor, while we worked the bead back into place. The hi-lift wouldn't work with the silver fj (no rock rails or steel bumpers), but the factory FJ jack and a plastic lid got the rim off the ground. 20-30 minutes later (slow home depot compressor) we were back on the river and crawled out of the banks next to border patrol before dark. __________________ ALL ADDERS ARE PUFFS! 2012 BMW R1200 GSA, 2009 Kawasaki Versys (sold), 2001 Yamaha XT225 (sold) PC Gamer? Support Star Citizen! Save PC Gaming and bring back Space Sims! Pledge today! Service guarantees citizenship. @ http://www.robertsspaceindustries.com Thanks. Snarky screwed with this post 01-24-2013 at 09:38 PM

01-25-2013, 11:56 AM	#412
One Less Harley OH.THAT'S GONNA HURT Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Oddometer: 3,814	[QUOTE=Snarky;20569831] Those aren't Toyota TRUCKS __________________ 2004 BMW R1150RS 1984 BMW R80G/S (wrenching index) 2003 Suzuki DRZ 400S (TAT Prep) One More DRZ does the TAT (Ride Report)

01-31-2013, 11:37 AM	#417
gec343 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Evart, Michigan Oddometer: 635	2014 Tundra The new 2014 revamped Toyota Tundra is making it's debut at the Chicago Auto show on 6 February. Any ideas on what the changes might be?? I am planning on buying one of thoe to replace my 1997 T100. __________________ “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” -- Anatole France 2010 Gold Wing/ABS 2000 Kawasaki W650

10-12-2012, 03:02 PM	#408
bloodline Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Oddometer: 204	I never said it wouldn't pull it. I said it gets horrible gas mileage and doesn't hold enough to begin with. It has tons of power. It is a lot faster than my ford was. No doubt. I'm talking about a 5000lb load. 7.8 mpg at 72 mph is horrible. The transmission constantly hunts and the thing is wound up. The ford would pull it in top gear at the same speed getting 11.4 mpg all day long. I could run 300 miles before a gas stop. And, the ford was a 4x4 with slightly larger tires and a crew cab. I was always a fan of the toyotas and I almost bought one a few times. I'm sure it will last a long time and its certainly not a piece of crap. That said, I can't wait to get another F150.

10-12-2012, 03:48 PM	#410
bloodline Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Oddometer: 204	No.

01-29-2013, 09:51 AM	#416
rawdog Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Oddometer: 721	FJ's are sweet. I'd be interested in one, but I have a 03 Tacoma DC 4x4. 160k miles and she runs like a top. No need to change now.

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