Howdee y'all! 1st post, and appreciate all the info! I love my truck, but just had to throw another signature in on one of the most inconclusive threads that shouldn't be. All 3 2007+ tundra's I've driven/ridden in will make a 5 year old or younger in the back seat start making noise just to hear the ocsillations in their voice - now that's a real world test that shows something is less than right, or at least worse than other vehicles. It is minimized with a spacer in the coils of my friends DC and of course it goes away with apshalt surface, but any clean, concrete expansion joint highway, regardless of age or section length (we have old and new here in ID), will trigger them into song (not so with other rigs). All I can say is WTF and I'm I'm hoping the sway-a-ways will limit it enough for me to hold off on burning $ on any of the -edit-"rear" spring choices. Cheers and yes it's a truck, but WTFU if you don't notice it.
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2008 TUNDRA DCSB 5.7 4x4 Silver TG opt D 10k
TRD CAI, TRD dual CB, Fox OEM rep 3" coilovers, 1" diff drop
1995 TACOMA SX RCSB 2.7 4x4 Black 101k
Bottom line is Toyota knows about this and has done NOTHING about it. Same thing with tailgate failures and to some extent transmission rumble. Seems like Toyota has become the same thing as the big 3 have by just ignoring the customer's problems since have had plenty of time for solution on each of these BIG concerns. However, I don't have any of these problems
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Silver Sky / All Black Interior 4X4 DC 4.7 L
Truxport Soft Roll Up Tonneau Cover
Bridgestone REVO'S 265-70-18
WeatherTech Floor Liners
Rampage Running Boards
Wheelskin Leather Wrap
Auto-Dim Mirror
I think that's what the poster was trying to convey...that you wouldn't be able to stay in the lines coloring in your coloring book while riding over roads that have the bed-bounce problem.
I could be wrong in my interpretation of the "coloring book" post, and only the poster can clarify his perceived relevance to "coloring books" in this thread.
OK, I think it's safe to say that everyone complaining about "bed bounce", understands that if all roads were smooth blacktop, there would be no bed bounce. I'm sure that they would also all agree that it is the rough road causing the bed bounce. The point that they are trying to make is that not ALL roads are smooth black top. I think the most important point that they are trying to make is that when they do encounter the type of road that throws a Tundra into a tizzy, they are upset that other "brands" of trucks do NOT act so violantly. Yes, the others ride rough (because you are driving on a rough road - duh), but the way the other trucks handle it is FAR superior to the way the Tundra handles it. The Tundra should not feel like it is going to tear itself apart on the same stretch of road that the F150 (for instance) drives across without coming unglued.
My bed bounce "problem" is not severe. It is something I can deal with and very seldom bothers me. BUT - I don't live down south or in So. Cal. I now have the piece of foam to try on my truck. All I need is time to install it.
Just my 2 cents.
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07 Tundra DCSB, 5.7, Blue Streak Metallic, 4X4, SR5, TRD, BU, CK, DZ, FE, HM, MG, OF, Brushed Stainless steps, sill protectors, USMC lighted hitch plug and assorted stickers and license plate brackets, rollup bed cover, Rhino Liner, Mesh Grill backing, Black Wheelskin steering wheel cover, Wade in channel vent visors, under rear seat storage, PRG mini spring pack, Proforce rear exit cat-back exhaust, aFe CAI, TRD rear sway bar, A.R.E. MX series Cap.
OK, I think it's safe to say that everyone complaining about "bed bounce", understands that if all roads were smooth blacktop, there would be no bed bounce. I'm sure that they would also all agree that it is the rough road causing the bed bounce. The point that they are trying to make is that not ALL roads are smooth black top. I think the most important point that they are trying to make is that when they do encounter the type of road that throws a Tundra into a tizzy, they are upset that other "brands" of trucks do NOT act so violantly. Yes, the others ride rough (because you are driving on a rough road - duh), but the way the other trucks handle it is FAR superior to the way the Tundra handles it. The Tundra should not feel like it is going to tear itself apart on the same stretch of road that the F150 (for instance) drives across without coming unglued.
My bed bounce "problem" is not severe. It is something I can deal with and very seldom bothers me. BUT - I don't live down south or in So. Cal. I now have the piece of foam to try on my truck. All I need is time to install it.
Just my 2 cents.
I second what he said. Well put.
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'07 Pyrite Mica Tundra Doublecab SR5 5.7 4x4 TRD w/ NAV, Total Chaos shackles, Bilstein 5100s on lowest setting, 275/70/18 E Michelin LTX AT2
'02 Landcruiser
I just got mine serviced and the guy told me that Toyota is working on a fix as they don't wont to release the new SUV as it has the same engine and same bounce problem.. they needto look at this I have a video of mine bouncing and i nearly dropped the camera..........
I bought Toyota for their outstanding reputation of quality and customer service. I do enjoy the power and many other things about this truck. But i am considering trading in the truck due to the horrendous paint quality and the worst bed bounce me and my friends and family have ever seen. My dealership keeps telling me that Toyota is working on the bed bounce issue but I have lost faith. I don't have the patience to even bring up the paint issue with them.
the sad thing is that the original post was a possible cure...and all I've heard was how "toyota needs to fix this" and "its not real "etc.....How many of you have actually tried to fix it YOURSELF?! You all sound like a bunch of welfare reciepiants wanting more govt handouts.Now go outside and try this....don't let em fool you the 2004 F150 had its own issus and people were hanging weights on the backside of the frames as dampers alco and the fleetside had a "wave " in the side metal as it went over bumps .Oh hell ..you can't even pull the sparkplugs without them breaking off in the head...Fords better idea ...LOL.
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5.7L White Limited Crewmax 4x4 w/ RedRock Leather, moonroof,power rear window,all the toys minus nav. readilift, toyo 325/60x18 toyos on KMC 952
I've tried this mod and I'm happy to say that this works. Which only meant that the last crossmember "K" shaped where the spare tire is mounted is too flimsy and needs to be re-inforced. If you have the kind of bounce like the one depicted in youtube frame strength where Ford and Chevy trucks were compared against the Tundra, then this is a good temporary fix.
The only thing different I did was to use a ratcheting cargo strap to tighten up the tire against the crossmember and foam. And on the foam, I used my wife's old wedge sandals. They're made of foam too and wedge in shape. I routed the cargo strap over the frame. I also put padding on the tire where it contacts the hardware from the strap to prevent cuts. I almost forgot to mention that I aired up the spare tire to 40 PSI to give it more stiffness. I removed my dead weights from the bed. The truck feels lighter now and quicker. I had those weights for 6 months. Oh yeah, looking at the picture above, I only put the foam on the front part of the tire right where the 2 brackets are on the crossmember. I have not tried using wood.
do you have pics of your set up??? I would like to see what you did.
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'07 SR5 DC 5.7 silver sky metalic
5% tint rear windows, 2 Flowmaster 40 series w/ dual tips out the back, Carriage Works polished grill overlay w/emblem, 3-piece bumper inserts (not CW), Airaid, Ground Force rear shocks, DJM 3" arms, belltech flip kit, 22" BOSS 329 w/ 305/45/22 General grabber UHP, G2 bakflip.
I actually make pretty decent money and dont need or take handouts from the government.I actually have the foam under the spare tire right now. I have tried the shurtrax which did help a little but its a little annoying lugging 500 pounds of weight around and getting worse gas mileage. I dont mind paying to fix the problem I just wish there was a real fix for it. That being said i did go over some speed bumps today and it seemed much more stable but the freeway bounce is still there. Like I said before I love my truck both the 2 issues I have with it are not exactly little issues.
Thanks for your pictures. It's nice to see someone staying on topic and actually helping.
I have not experienced bed bounce on the highway due to ours being made of asphalt and not concrete but I do notice it sometimes on other roads. I have done this mod and it helps significantly.
Bottom line is Toyota knows about this and has done NOTHING about it. Same thing with tailgate failures and to some extent transmission rumble. Seems like Toyota has become the same thing as the big 3 have by just ignoring the customer's problems since have had plenty of time for solution on each of these BIG concerns. However, I don't have any of these problems
Toyota is working on it.
When the 2000 Tundras had the brake issue, it took Toyota several months to come up with the solution.
It's NOT an overnight fix.
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SNUG TOP SL, BED RUG, VAIS TECH. IPOD CONTROLLER, DU-HA REAR UNDER SEAT STORAGE BOX, TRD EXHAUST, TRD ANTI SWAY BAR, BILLET GRILL, 2.5" FRONT LIFT, NAVI, XM, SONAR, 20" WHEELS, RUNNING BOARDS, PIAA DRIVING LIGHTS,DRL ENABLED 2005 Tundra Double Cab SR5 TRD 4x2,Phantom Gray Pearl, SOLD
Magnaflow, TRD wheels chromed,VSE sub, side badges removed, Line-X, Onki Nerf Board, 3rd Eye rear sonar System 2004 Highlander Limited 2 wd, Salsa Red 2000 Access Cab SR-5 4x2 -SOLD
And for the guys hauling weight in their truck as a solution.
I also notice a significant improvement when I have my snowmobile in the back of my truck. It weighs 470 pounds. Also, I just took a trip and got 350 miles to my tank. It was 150 miles each way and 50 miles of driving around in 4X4 w/o the sled. It was about 20-25 degrees out and I averaged about 55-60 on the highway and mostly used 2-wheel drive. The computer said I got almost 18mpg on the way there and 16.5 at the end of the tank. So, in conclusion, I don't think the weight affects gas mileage too much. When the temperature drops, snow hits the ground, and people use sandbags and 4X4 for traction their mileage usually drops about 2 mpg. If weight in the bed is the only difference, I don't think it is a big deal. Hell, I dropped 2 mpg when the temp went from 25 down to 0.
Re: Possible Tundra Bed Bounce CURE FOUND
.Oh hell ..you can't even pull the sparkplugs without them breaking off in the head...Fords better idea ...LOL.
2007 DC LTD, Silver Metallic. MODS: Line-X Bedliner; Toytec 3" Lift; HUGE Moto Metal 20" Wheels and 35*13.5*20 Procomp Xtreme A/T Tires; Sirius Radio; Nuvo GPS Navigation; Hornblasters; Black Westin Bull Bar with fog lights; Northern Tools Tool Box; TRD CAI; Color-matched Fender Flares; Boorla Catback Dual Exhaust; Infinity Kappa Series Speakers all around.
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