Can I put the TUNDRA DRIVETRAIN IN THAT NEW F 150....HMMMM.
SORRY GUYS JUST TYPING OUT LOUD!
AGREE!
Ford is just conservative with their trucks. 300 HP is more than enough to get the job done and they're to lazy to improve it.
Overall at this point and time I still think the Tundra is the best suited for me even with the weak bed and tailgate. The Tundra just tows so damn well for a 1/2 ton while still getting decent MPG.
The auto industry is changing like crazy right now. I will buy what works best for me, I'm not brand loyal with anything.
I am reading all this NEW stuff added to 09 dodge and ford truck 1/2 tons, and they call it new.
I say to myself, hay my 07 crewmax already has that.
I am no mechanic but GMC is advertising a C chanel rear part of frame to hall more, ford with its shocks on the outside of frame........hm sounds like my 07 TUNDRA.
It sounds like catch up for so many features that I already have on 07.
I just wish interior was more UPGRADED TOUGH ON MY CREWMAX LIKE MY PREVIOUS 99 F 150..... YES SOME THINGS I LIKE IN OLDER DOMESTICS LIKE: TAILGATE, SHEETMETAL TOUGH, PAINT, INTERIOR PLASTICS THAT MY DOG couldn't scratch!!
Right side of dash, passenger, 1/4 inch drop and I'm leaving that alone cause no rattle, only simple fix. If they take dash apart to fix drop, then it might start to rattle and shake and no thank you.
I know....this belongs in the MY DASH IS DROPPING THREADS.
Right side of dash, passenger, 1/4 inch drop and I'm leaving that alone cause no rattle, only simple fix. If they take dash apart to fix drop, then it might start to rattle and shake and no thank you.
I know....this belongs in the MY DASH IS DROPPING THREADS.
I have a lot about 1 minute from my house that always has about 10 Tundras on it and every single one of them has the drop on the right side including mine so I'm confused about that. All I've had replaced was a loose vent in 20,000 miles.
I have a lot about 1 minute from my house that always has about 10 Tundras on it and every single one of them has the drop on the right side including mine so I'm confused about that. All I've had replaced was a loose vent in 20,000 miles.
The 1/4 drop on the right is normal. It was a deal that Toyota had with McDonalds. If you spill HOT coffee on your dash, it will run AWAY from the driver
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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.
The 1/4 drop on the right is normal. It was a deal that Toyota had with McDonalds. If you spill HOT coffee on your dash, it will run AWAY from the driver
If there's spilled coffee on my dash it will probably end up on the back window with the way I drive.
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Has:
07 black limited 4X4
Black head light mod
AFE CAI
JBA tubing with a Magnaflow muffler
CB radio
2.5 Toy Tec
N-Fab steps
Doug's long tube Headers
....they also made the rear leafs longer to improve lateral stability, such as what they did on the Super Duty....
-rockstate
Well, from a physics point of view longer leaf springs would reduce lateral stability by allowing more lateral flex. They do however, increase ride comfort.
The Tundra's trapezoidal leaf spring configuration takes advantage of triangulation to reduce lateral movement.
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2007 Tundra 5.7 6-spd 2wd
Silver, double cab, short bed
TRD package
Ford's had the outboard mounted shocks since '04 though, so they're not really new, regardless of whether they say they are. However, they might have placed them differently BUT they also made the rear leafs longer to improve lateral stability, such as what they did on the Super Duty.
I wish that the interior on our Tundras was much betterbuilt as well. My rearview mirror is rattling now, along with my dash, my seat, and my driver's door. It's driving me up a WALL.
-rockstate
Take it to the dealer than! You obviously have had problems with your Tundra so take care of it or don't complain any longer!
Ford's had the outboard mounted shocks since '04 though, so they're not really new, regardless of whether they say they are. However, they might have placed them differently BUT they also made the rear leafs longer to improve lateral stability, such as what they did on the Super Duty.
I wish that the interior on our Tundras was much betterbuilt as well. My rearview mirror is rattling now, along with my dash, my seat, and my driver's door. It's driving me up a WALL.
Check out this months issue of Popular Mechanics. It has completely different test results; they still favor the 09 F-150 but it shows the Tundra with better MPG, towing and a few other areas. Having just dumped a 2005 F-150 XLT Crew Cab because the right head had to be replaced at 30,000 miles, I think I will stick with the Tundra.
one thing to be said for the new Fords. I have owned and driven every truck. There is a feature on the new Ford which is sweet, integrated trailer brake built right in. that is impressive, and hopefully one day it will be standard.
that being said, i hope it's quality... with a level and inertia sensor like the Tekonsha's have. Knowing Ford, though, it probably will have electrical issues. Still, kudos to them for taking the initiative.
__________________ Parker, CO
2007 Toyota Tundra DC
5.7 TRD, Timberland Mica
full tint/ Tekonsha brake controller
spray in bed liner/ BFG AT/ko's 285/65/18
Firestone airbags/ on board air compressor wireless controlled (related to above)
after market attack golden retriever
"when you are looking for results, press the red button... all the others are useless."
- HJ Simpson
Popular mechanics actually placed the tundra last and the f150 first...i guess ford has a bigger advertising budget this year. If you look at their highlighted points in the comparision you would think the ford should be last.
Ford can show all the frame flexing they want, apparently they havent seen any real big trucks as they flex a lot.
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old 2007 Tundra DC 8' bed 5.7 4x4
new 2008 ford f350 oil burner
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