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A complete review of Low Range Off Road's 3" leveling lift kit for the Toyota Tundra. Includes photos, installation video, and links to competitive products. Also includes information about getting a discounted kit.

Vehicles of almost every sort have been getting bigger and bigger over the past decade. In fact, even the entry-level cars offered by companies like BMW are nearly the same size and weight as their mid-size cars of ten years ago. Nowhere is this gigantism more visible than in the pickup truck segment, [...]

Upcoming Ivan “Ironman” Stewart Signature Series TundraThanks to Ivan “Ironman” Stewart Toyota and Baja racing are synonyms now. This brave man managed to win the Baja 500 a record 17 times driving Toyota trucks. Currently Toyota remains a dominant in the desert though Ford is obviously attempts to reduce Toyota’s glory with the help of its upcoming F-150 “Raptor”. To mark this achievement as well as the man who helped to reach it the Japanese automaker starts an Ivan “Ironman” Stewart Signature Series Tundra and this truck will be available later this spring.Currently many details of the truck are kept in secret. We can tell you that the vehicle will have big tires with deep tread worn on new alloy wheels, a newly tuned exhaust, many exclusive badges and carbon fiber shi

The 2008 Toyota Tundra truck underscores that message as a half-ton truck with full-sized proportions and a fully boxed frame. When it was completely redesigned in 2007, Tundra became larger and more powerful.An optional V-8 engine ensures it has the muscle to run with the big dogs, too. Tundra is also notable for good road manners, an interior that offers ample passenger space and a load of useful features.A choice of three cabs are available: the Regular Cab, the Double Cab and the CrewMax. Double Cab offers an extended cab with four forward-hinged doors, while CrewMax is an oversized crew cab.A choice of three engines enables this second-generation Tundra to respond to all types of transportation needs. A 4.0-liter V-6 that generates 236 horsepower is standard on the Regular Cab and sho

A full review of aFe's air intake for the 5.7L V8 Toyota Tundra. Includes an installation video, dyno test results, and a nice sound clip video. We also include some pictures of the kit installed and some interesting notes about aFe's design.

Full review and installation video for a 2" lowering drop kit for the Toyota Tundra. We review the same kit that Toyota used to make TRD racing Tundras! Includes before and after pictures and instructions.

Ever since first production in 1999, the Toyota Tundra has been a popular choice amongst truck buyers based on its dependability on the road and its impressive performance. In addition to the numerous safety awards and accolades the Tundra has received, one reason this truck continues to grow in popularity is its formidable towing [...]

In what may be old news for some people, there is growing evidence that Toyota Tundra bumpers may be rusting much faster than they should be. While exact numbers are hard to guess, it’s safe to say this problem affects a very small percentage of Tundra owners. Based on our correspondence and the handful of [...]

I just wanted to say a fond farewell to a wonderful actor, Richard Widmark who died on Monday at the age of 93. I was a very young girl when I became infatuated with him, although goodness knows he was nearly 40 years older than me. I had a crush on him for many years, and remember faking illness one day when he was scheduled to appear on the I Love Lucy show. It was part of their "California trip." I saw a very large number of his movies in those years. He was not the type of person to appear on the usual talk show circuit, and actually I think thought of acting as a workman like employment, deserving of no special appelation. He definitely did not feel that his status as actor meant that his opinions were important. He kept a low profile. He died in Connecticut at home where he had live

Our last featured vehicle had a pretty wicked lift kit on it - the Stage 2 ProComp 6″ Lift with MX6 shocks and coilovers. We haven’t had a chance to witness an install yet, so we haven’t bothered to review one. However, we have found a really nice break down of the process on ToyotaTruckWorld.com. See [...]

Jason, our admin, was visiting Stevinson Toyota West last week and was taken aback by the Tundra in their showroom. Check it out: Click pictures for a larger view. This truck is awesome. They started with a brand new Tundra Limited Doublecab 4×4 and added a ProComp 6″ lift, ARB front bumper, Warn 12k winch, Leer tonneau [...]

Toyota, in response to large dealer inventories of the new Toyota Tundra and Toyota Sequoia, has cut back production slightly for an indefinite period. Toyota sites increasing gas prices and a slow housing market for slowing Tundra and Sequoia sales. The specific numbers aren’t known, but the rumor is production is being cut by a little more [...]

the great automotive product from japan,Toyota tundra is the one`s most of beatifull cars on 2008.here some review about toyota tundra were taken from wikipedia :"The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck sold by Toyota that originally went into production in 1999 (as a 2000 model year model), replacing the Toyota T100. Although similar to the T100 in size, the first generation Tundra had a more American look and feel and ultimately had something the T100 never had, a V8 engine underneath its hood. The Tundra was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award and was Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year for the year 2000 and 2008. As of 2007, the Tundra (now in its second generation) now holds 17% of the 1/2 ton full-size pickup market beating the GMC Sierra in monthly sa

We like after market parts as much as anyone, but this comment from Ray just goes to show that sometimes, after market parts just aren’t that good for your truck. Warning To All Tundra Owners!!!! Last December, I got an e-mail from a friend regarding a new spark plug (Pulstar Pulse Plugs) that was supposed to increase [...]

Family: AnatidaeHabitat: Found in tundra habitats; also on open lakes and ponds or in shallowly flooded agricultural fields.Distribution: Breeds in the Arctic tundra from western Alaska east to Baffin Island; and from there south to Churchill and the Hudson Bay area of Quebec. Winters along the Pacific Coast inland to Nevada, Utah, Montana, and Wyoming, and south to southern Texas, New Mexico, and extreme northern Mexico; also in the Great Lakes region, and along the Atlantic Coast from Maryland to North Carolina (A.O.U. 1998). Migrants and small numbers of wintering birds may be found at many inland locations in the mid-West.Field Marks: Black on bill does not extend to encompass eye; many adults have yellow spot on bill in front of eye. Immatures are dusky gray.Nest Habits: Builds a n

Here’s the deal with “special ordering” a new Toyota. Technically, it’s possible. Realistically, it’s often too much trouble to bother with. Toyota, unlike domestic manufacturers, doesn’t build trucks to a dealer’s spec. Instead, before one vehicle is built, Toyota determines the number of red ones, the number of 4×4’s, the number of limiteds, etc. that they’re going to build. As the trucks are produced and sold, Toyota may (or may not) tweak their pre-determined production numbers based on sales rates and commodity availability. Witness the beginning of the 07′ model year — Toyota was producing quite a few regular cab Tundras in a “fleet” configuration because they anticipated a lot of fleet sales. Unfortunately, the demand for reg cabs was low, so Toyota’s first incentive was $1,000 on all regular cab Tundras. In short, Toyota doesn’t build trucks based on orders. They build trucks based o

When Toyota first announced it was coming out with a full-size pickup truck to go head to head with the big boys from Ford, Chevy, and Dodge, the question arose as to whether an import could truly compete as a heavyweight. The answer is in: The new Toyota Tundra is now ready to take on any American-made pickup truck — on all levels. Superiority? Toyota is pulling no punches by introducing one of the biggest, strongest, and most capable vehicles in the segment, as well as investing billions in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the heart of truck country-San Antonio, Texas. Significance? With Toyota looking to more than double its presence in the hotly contested half-ton marketplace, the Tundra represents one of the most highly anticipated new vehicle launches in many years — car or truck. Value? The new Tundra offers three different powertrains (one V-6 and two V-8s), with the 5.7-liter V-8 a high-tech wonder and torque monster — and is among the most power

If BMW 760 parts are made with quality and excellence, what about Toyota’s propeller shaft? Well, this news will certainly answer that question.Toyota is now facing another batch of recalls. This time, its 15,600 four-by-four versions of the 2007 Tundra pickup truck made for the US car market shall be sent for recalls because of faulty propeller shafts connected to the rear axle which causes the malfunctioning of the truck.The rear propeller shaft failed to be heated properly thus leading to an inadequate amount of hardness. According to some news on the net, this existing problem can lead to more serious events like car crashes and other car accidents. The company said that the car part separates at the joint and it can cause the truck to be forced to stop.According to Toyota spokesman

Isuzu and Toyota made a recent announcement about a diesel they’re developing that shines some light on their development of a diesel Toyota Tundra. GOOD NEWS: While not specifically having anything to do with the Tundra, Toyota’s recent announcement (see link below) contains some enlightening information. The press release indicates that Toyota and Isuzu can recuperate diesel development costs even if the diesel engine they’ve developed only sells 20k units per year. If Toyota can recover their R&D costs on on such a small number of engines, the sales volume needed to justify producing a diesel variant of the Tundra is probably lower than we estimated in our last discussion of a Diesel Toyota Tundra. If we conservatively assume that Toyota will need to sell 40k diesel engines per year to cover R&D costs, Toyota only needs to boost Tundra sales by 20% to reach their “break-even” point. In 2006, Dodge sold 150k diesels, GM 200k, and Ford about 320k

Nice video of Will Travis racing his blue 07′ Reg. Cab. Find more videos like this on TundraHeadquarters Social Network I like the smell of burning rubber in the morning. Smells like…victory.

From a BorgWarner.com press release, I found this interesting: BorgWarner Morse TEC’s latest HY-VO(R) four-wheel drive chain technology debuts on the 2007 Toyota Tundra and a new luxury SUV scheduled for release in early 2008. Developed to provide best-in-class sound quality and strength, the technology allows car makers to quietly transfer more power without expanding the size of the transfer case. ‘Four-wheel drive applications increasingly demand greater durability while drivers expect quiet comfort in the cab,’ said Alfred Weber, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Morse TEC. ‘Morse TEC’s technology delivers both, without increasing weight. This contributes to better fuel economy, reduced emissions and improved performance.’ The Morse TEC HY-VO(R) chain product line has been powering automotive products for over 40 years. Customers have shown their confidence in the continuous innovation of the HY-VO(R) product line by employing hundreds of

In honor of “black Friday”, we decided to come up with a list of a few items that every Tundra owner might want to have. For best results, print out this list or leave it up on your computer when your significant other walks by. Then, in a loud and clear voice, state “Wow. Sure would be nice to get one of these things as a gift.” Repeat as necessary. You might also try — “Wow. FREE SHIPPING?! What a deal!!” then make sure they see this ad. Good. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, here’s our list: 1) Weathertech Extreme-Duty Floor Liner: Winter often makes for a dirty truck, but having a nice set of floor mats that actually collect dirt and moisture will keep the dirt to a minimum. Made thick with a specially ridged underside, WeatherTech Floor Mats provide an impenetrable barrier that’s designed to stay put. WeatherTech’s soft rubber treads offer excellent traction for driving, and the tall outside edge of mats kee

Today, Toyota unveiled the new 2008 Sequoia. As expected, this new SUV is based on the Toyota Tundra. It bears a similar front end, the same powertrains, and a very similar option list. However, there are some key differences: The Sequoia will ride nicer: Unlike the Tundra, the Sequoia boasts a fully independent suspension both front and rear. Also, unlike the Tundra, the Sequoia has an “Active Variable Suspension System” option that allows for electronic tuning of the ride using an air suspension system. Additionally, the new Sequoia is supposed to have a slightly different frame. Most likely, it’s a minor difference but we won’t know for sure until we can look underneath one. The new Sequoia will be quieter: From additional sound dampening materials to a special emphasis on reducing intake and exhaust sounds, the new Sequoia will make less operating noise than the Tundra…as if we care. First thing we’d do is add a dual exhaust. The new Sequoia has

We’re not sure if this is will be old news to some of you, but Toyota released a memo to their dealers regarding problems with Toyota Tundra tailgates in the last week or so. We finally got our hands on it, and you can read the memo for yourself by clicking on the image below. Click image to see full-size memo. Make sure to hover over full-size image when it opens - your browser may shrink it. The memo speaks for itself, but we thought the phrase “there is no industry standard or consensus regarding tailgate load capacity” was especially interesting. The way we read that sentence, it sounds like Toyota is saying “we can make this truck any way we want to.” Hardly seems like an appropriate response, especially considering the truck is advertised as being the toughest thing on the road. Here’s an idea: Make the tailgate strong enough so that the welds don’t split when someone loads an atv in the back. As for the Tundra’s tailgate popping o

Over the past few months, we’ve received some questions about the Tundra’s fuel gauge. Basically, they all come down to this: 1) When my truck’s fuel gauge shows “E”, I’ve actually got quite a few gallons left in the tank. What gives? The big reason — the fuel gauge sending unit is fairly low-tech. There’s a float in the fuel tank, and it’s somewhat inaccurate. Part of the inaccuracy is due to the technology itself — a float will rise and fall depending upon if the truck is turning, is level, has been moving recently, etc. Floats can also get “stuck”. For instance, if you leave your keys in your ignition in the “on” position (truck’s not running, but one crank and it will be) the next time you fill up, chances are when you jump in your truck to go you’ll see your fuel gauge reading less than “F”, even though you just filled it. That’s the nature of the float. The second re

Toyota quality is slipping, and Consumer Reports says it’s due in large part to the new Tundra. Evidently, Consumer Reports has found that the new Tundra, specifically the V8 4×4 model, has “below average” reliability. Even more astounding, the new Camry V6 model was also found to have “below average” reliability. Because of the poor showing of these two new models, Consumer Reports has decided that they will no longer automatically recommend new Toyota models as they have in the past. Instead, Consumer Reports says that they will now wait for a full year of survey data before making a recommendation. Before anyone decides to return their new Tundras, we’d like to clear the air. 1. Consumer Reports shouldn’t automatically recommend any model. Ever. While it’s great that Consumer Reports had enough confidence in the Toyota design team to automatically recommend everything Toyota made, isn’t the idea of an “automatic recom

Our Toyota Tundra “Bed Bounce” owner’s survey opened on Sept. 22nd. Since that time we’ve received about 100 validated responses. Here’s the statistics we’ve compiled: 1. Nearly 79% of survey respondents have NOT filed a complaint with Toyota. Amazingly, this problem seems to be under-reported by a factor of five. We’re not sure why people haven’t chosen to send an email or make a phone call, but we’re concerned that this lack of effort might ultimately lead to Toyota officially ignoring the issue. 2. The TRD package doesn’t seem to effect bed bounce frequency or severity. About 51% of survey respondents reported owning a truck with the TRD package, and that percentage held for people reporting “severe” bed bounce and for those reporting “weekly” or “daily” occurrence. There’s no link we can find between the TRD package and the bed bounce problem. 3. Less than 10% of respondents descri

In response to some questions about our last Tundra Tailgate post, we’ve done some more investigating, and we think we’ve figured out how why you should never drive with your Tundra’s tailgate unsecured. 1. The gas strut assist. The Tundra’s tailgate is slam-proof because a gas strut (hidden inside the wall of the bed) reduces the effect weight of the tailgate as well as dampens any rapid movement. There is an un-intended consequence here: if the tailgate isn’t secured (i.e. in the closed position OR locked in the down position by the bed-extender or some weight) it may “levitate” at the removal angle. 2. Tailgate removal without tools. Try this experiment: Lower your Tundra’s tailgate. Now, with it in the down position, “throw” the tailgate up into the air. When you get the force right, you’ll find that it will “hover” at about a 45 degree angle for a second or two. Keep in mind that 45 degrees is the angle

A lot of new Tundra owners upgrade their exhaust systems. In fact, it’s probably the most popular accessory that people add to their new trucks. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it) there are literally HUNDREDS of options. Big names like Borla, Flowmaster, Gibson, and TRD all offer kits for the new Tundra. Of course, if you don’t want to spend that kind of money, or if you like the idea of a custom kit, you can visit your local muffler shop and talk to the experts, and you can even order parts on the internet and install them yourself. Like we said, LOTS of choices. However a lot of people like to go as “factory” as possible when choosing accessories, and we can certainly understand why. First of all, it’s very easy. If you’ve bought a Tundra, chances are you trust Toyota to make a good product. You can rest assured the TRD exhaust system is a good choice. Secondly a lot of people like factory-backed accessories because the

Based on our sales projections, Toyota will sell approximately 205k Tundra trucks this year. That’s more than a 60% increase in sales over 2006. Clearly, the Tundra has been an unmitigated success for Toyota. Toyota’s success doesn’t show any signs of slowing down either. The upcoming 2008 model Tundra should sell better than the current model for a few reasons. First of all, Toyota has stated they intend to reduce the amount of standard equipment on the Tundra, especially on the base model. We expect the base model Tundra will be approximately $2000 less expensive, while the top-end models will maintain the same pricing. Reduced cost on the base model should translate into greater fleet sales of the new Tundra, a market that Toyota currently is not competitive in with the 2007 model. Additionally, Toyota’s 2007 production management was less than perfect. Dealers were often given trucks that weren’t in demand and then required to sell those vehicles befor

Here’s what the letters and numbers in your Tundra’s VIN number represent: FIRST THREE CHARACTERS: The first three characters of your Tundra’s VIN number indicate where your truck was built. 5TF - Truck was manufactured at TMMTX 5TB - Truck was manufactured at TMMI FOURTH CHARACTER: The fourth character of your Tundra’s VIN indicates the body type. J - Reg. Cab 2WD K - Reg. Cab 4WD L - Reg. Cab 2WD Long Bed M - Reg. Cab 4WD Long Bed R - Double Cab 2WD S - Double Cab 2WD Long Bed B - Double Cab 4WD C - Double Cab 4WD Long Bed E - CrewMax 2WD D - CrewMax 4WD FIFTH CHARACTER: The fifth character of your Tundra’s VIN indicates the engine. U = 4.0L V6 T = 4.7L V8 V = 5.7L V8 SIXTH, SEVENTH, & EIGHTH CHARACTERS: The 6th, 7th, and 8th characters in the VIN indicate the trim level of the truck. 521 = Base 541 = SR5 581 = LTD NINTH CHARACTER: The 9th character in the VIN is used as a check digit. TENTH CHARACTER: The 10th character in your truck’s VIN is

Glenn sent us this note, and we think every Tundra owner should know about this. Thanks Glenn for taking the time to share. Here’s Glenn’s story: ********** OUCH!!! I put my tailgate down on my 07 Tundra Crewmax, and forgot about it being down, as I was involved in something that diverted my attention away from the open tailgate. I drove away not realizing it was still down. As I went down the street and over a bump in the road, I heard some banging, so I pulled over only to find my tailgate hanging from the support strap wires, and slapping against the back of the truck! Thankfully, I found a place to pull over immediately, and that I had all the windows, including the window facing the bed down, so I could hear it. Both tail light lenses are now damaged, but luckily, the tailgate itself and the bumper do not seem to be damaged much, except for minor paint damage on the inside of the tailgate. At least not that I can tell at this point. Page 35 of the operators manual says

When we received Toyota’s response to our bed bounce email we realized a few things. In no particular order, here’s what we think: 1. Toyota can’t officially acknowledge the problem until they’re prepared to act. 2. Until the current owner community publicizes the problem, Toyota has no reason to acknowledge it. 3. There is no independent data to verify the size, scope, and severity of this problem. We decided the best way to make Toyota acknowledge the problem (and therefore do something about it) is to gather some hard data. To that end, we’ve created a Toyota Tundra Owners Bed Bounce Survey. The results of the survey will be published on an ongoing basis once we’ve received enough responses to create some statistically significant data. In order to make sure the data we gather is accurate, we’re going to verify owner responses a few different ways. First, we’ve got a VIN number checker that will make sure the VIN number entered is accu

We’ve heard a lot of rumors about Toyota offering a diesel engine in the new Tundra, but we’ve just read of official acknowledgment that a Diesel Tundra is near development. “In terms of (diesel) introduction into the U.S., the Tundra is the best (vehicle) to do that…The question is when is the best time to do that? That is determined by the customer…It’s something we’re looking at, but we have to see if we can price a diesel and still make it affordable.” Those are the words of Toyota Executive Vice President Kazuo Okamoto, and the following is clear: 1. The Tundra will have the first Toyota diesel to debut in the US market. Toyota has been making noise about developing diesels with Hino for use in the European and Asian markets. Considering Hino’s commercial success with large diesels in Asia, it’s reasonable to assume that Hino also has the expertise to assist Toyota in producing a diesel engine for the US market that can

One of our readers recently requested we spend some time talking about the “bed bounce” issue and what it means to owners or anyone considering purchasing a new Tundra. First, for anyone who doesn’t know about the bed bounce issue, take a look at our post about All Known 2007 Tundra Problems. To understand what’s going on with the Tundra’s bed, you need to know a little bit of physics (not much, but a little). Basically, all objects have an inherent natural frequency of vibration. When an object is subjected to an outside force whose frequency matches the object’s natural frequency, dramatic vibrations can occur. Perhaps the best explanation of natural frequency and mechanical resonance is a child swinging on a swingset. Even if you only push the child slightly, if you push them at the right time, they will go much higher. That’s because you’re matching the natural frequency of the swing. Another great example of mechanical resonance is t

We got an email from Nachy a few days ago, and we were amazed when we read about all the equipment he’s put on his truck. The list is crazy — the only thing he’s missing is the proverbial “kitchen sink.” PERFORMANCE EXTERIOR Volant Cold Air Intake Chrome Westin 3" Bull Bar TRD 16" Big Brakes Combination bed extender & loading ladder TRD rear sway bar Pace Edward BedLocker Electric Tonneau Cover Rear Super Springs Explorer cargo rails and dual Thule Load Rack Bars TRD Dual Exhaust Bushwacker Fender Flares   Weathertech Hood Deflector and Vent Shades INTERIOR DIO Running Boards TRD Racing Shifter and Pedals Stainless Hitch Step w/ Third Brakelight Tundra heavy-duy mats Lund Hood Scoop (sweet!) Factory NAV system 20" Factory Aluminum Rims with Falken Ziex Tires Line-X bedliner and Tundra bed mat We’ve only got room for a few, but Nachy sent us plenty of photos. You can see them all and get closer d

Here’s a list of all the known problems with the 2007 Toyota Tundra. We’re not trying to tear the truck down or anything - we love it - we just want to make sure everyone knows what’s going on. 1) 5.7L Camshaft Failures This is EASILY the most publicized problem with the new Tundra, but we think it was completely been blown out of proportion. Toyota said that this had only happened 20 times. We think it might have been slightly higher than that, but not by much. Since the original news story broke, very little has been heard about any more failures. Many doom sayers predicted the Tundra’s sales would collapse because of this “HUGE” issue, but the Tundra has never sold better. Confidence in Toyota quality remains high, as it should be, and the 5.7 camshaft issue is actually a non-issue. 2) Highway Bed Bounce This problem is very odd. Because of the specific characteristics of the Tundra’s bed and frame, it is possible to induce a self-amplifying

We got an email from Mario asking us if we would be interested in putting pictures of his 2007 up on the blog. Our answer — of course! Mario has added a few things to his truck. For starters he’s put on a nice chrome bull bar. He’s also got a Ready Lift leveling kit and he’s replaced the stock fog light bulbs with bulbs that have a blue tint. Tinted windows, side steps, a bug shield, and a 4×4 logo round out the mods. Inside, Mario has a Garmin GPS and a powered sub (not shown). Mario plans to add a MagnaFlow dual exhaust, bigger tires, and a Lear 100XQ topper. Mario, thank you for sending in these pics. You’ve got a nice looking truck and you’re off to a great start with your mods. If you want to see your truck on TundraHeadquarters, just contact us! We’re always interested in putting up photos of reader’s rides!

By Rick Bedard The NFL Dallas Cowboys joined the league as an expansion team in 1960. Since that time they have been a success on and off the field and have enjoyed an avid following in the state of Texas, the United States at large and internationally as well. Dallas Cowboys history is marked with many great events and endless memorable games, none more so, perhaps, than the Ice Bowl of 1967.Ice Bowl is a term that has been attached to a number of sporting events that have taken place in extremely cold weather conditions. The 35th National Football League Championship game that took place in 1967 between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys was one such game. Due to the importance of the game, the rivalry between the teams and the game’s stunning conclusion, it is considered to be one of the greatest games played. The weather conditions that the teams endured during the game cemented its place among the all time greatest games in NFL history.The Ice Bowl game of 1967 is remember

We recently received an email from a new Tundra owner who wasn’t getting the mileage stated on the sticker. Basically, this person said that “I drive mostly on the highway, but I’m not getting the 18 mpg listed on the sticker. Instead, I’m getting about 15.5 mpg.” We haven’t heard back from this person yet, but we sent them an email with the following ideas. We figured it might be useful to someone else so we copied it here… 1) Calculate the mileage manually — sometimes the automatic system is inaccurate. We’ve found that minutes spent idling at the dealership (before you owned it) will throw the computer-calculated mileage off substantially, especially for the first few tanks of gas. 2) New engines need at least 1k miles to break-in properly, but it may take as much as 5k miles before you get the best mileage. 3) Have you added any aftermarket wheels or tires, or maybe a camper or other high profile item to your truck? Any of thes

When Tundra Trading recently sent us a box of their Finnish sweets to try, I was thrilled to try the licorice, but somewhat hesitant to experience the variety of xylitol-based confections included (given Brian’s experience with xylitol). Well, as it turns out, my expectations were turned completely upside down. Of the assortment, I tried first the red Tire Tread, having previously mentioned the black licorice version. The red is similar to the black, though a bit less sticky. The flavor is slightly fruity, but doesn’t bear any specific flavor reference. Overall, I enjoyed the red quite a bit and would definitely recommend it to fans of red licorice. Next up were two types of Tubi’s Organic Soft Licorice - one long rope and a bag of small chews. In every way except length, the two varieties were identical. Unfortunately, that means that I didn’t really enjoy either of them. I found the Tubi’s to be somewhat grainy and the texture to be unpleasant. The fl

DETROIT (AP) - Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM) , coming off its most successful sales month in the U.S., said Friday that it is offering another round of incentives on its full-size Tundra pickup trucks.The incentives offered through July 31 include a choice of zero-percent financing for five years, rebates of up to $3,500, or reductions of $500 on down payments on three-year leases. The monthly payment on the leases remains $259, but the down payment drops to $2,499 from $2,999.Japan's Toyota passed Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F PRS) (NYSE:F PRA) (NYSE:F) for the No. 2 sales spot in the U.S. in May, when its sales increased 9.7 percent over year-earlier levels. General Motors Corp. (NYSE:BGM) remains No. 1.Tundra sales in May totaled 17,727, up 114 percent from April. Toyota spokesman Bill Kwong said the incentive program was launched in response to intense competition in the full-size pickup segment. Overall sales of full-size pickups are down 5.5 percent so far this year.This is the second r

The new Toyota Tundra received a four-star rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last month. Toyota, of all, expected the highest rating of five stars as it excelled in their inner developmental crash testings. Toyota would have a sigh of relief as the Tundra received a Good, the highest rating, by the Insurance Institute Highway Safety. IIHS has been known to take more extreme testing than NHTSA, but proved otherwaise so with the Tundra.The two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive Tundra Doublecab was tested and both scored Good. Also tested was the newly redesigned 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer which also received a rating of Good.[Source: Kicking Tires]

Die nächste Reise aus der Reihe UNTERNEUNTUPFING Aktuell entdeckt für Sie die Welt führt uns heute ins Tschechische Paradies. Wir haben unseren Reisekorrespondenten ausgeschickt um uns von den Sehenswürdigkeiten im Land des herzhaften Essens, rustikaler Gastfreundschaft und den meisten Bierleichen Europas zu berichten. Lesen Sie hier den vollständigen Reisebericht.[An Reisekorrespondent - Bericht hier einfügen]Memo an Chefredaktion: Sehr geehrte Chefredaktion, mit Verlaub, ich hatte ja wirklich meine Zweifel ob es gescheit war mich mit dem alten gebrauchten Leihwagen in die Tschechische Republik zu schicken, noch dazu komplett ohne Tschechischkenntnisse. Bis zur Grenze gings flott, aber ab Tschechien echte Wickel mit tschechischen Straßenverhältnissen und Fahrsitten. Buserer nach Budweis verlief glimpflich, kam ohne Blessuren und hinterem Kotflügel von alleine wieder aus Graben raus. Prager Durchfahrt war brutal, bin in Schlagloch gefahren, aber - da vor mir schon ein Linienbu

In recent vehicle testing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the all-new 2007 Toyota Tundra four out of five stars in driver and passenger safety. The same tests were performed on the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and Dodge Ram 1500 pickup which all ended with a five star rating. NHTSA’s crash testing consist of frontal, driver, and passenger performed at 35 miles per hour into an fixed barrier. The press has been all over the news like the paparazzi over a Britney Spear’s sighting. There’s now wonderment that one of the biggest vehicle launches in Toyota’s history may put a small dent into its sales. Will this really cause a huge decrease in Tundra sales even though the company has an outstanding reputation on building reliable vehicles?

At the risk of piling on, we bring you more news from the Toyota Tundra camp. Earlier this month Toyota told dealers they would be allowed up to $1,500 in incentives on the base-model Tundra in an effort to take some market share from the Big 2.5. Now, ToMoCo is offering Toyota, Lexus, Scion and Hino Motors Ltd. truck dealers $2,000 toward the purchase of a base-cab Tundra.[Source: Autoblog]Continued- ArticleIn the past, dealers had to go through "channels" to acquire such vehicles, but in addition to the cash, the new program is apparently intended to allow dealers to skip some of the red tape.Should it be necessary to offer incentives to your dealers to buy the very product you're trying to sell? With more than 1,200 dealers, sales numbers wouldn't spike all that much, actually. But the image boost of all those shiny new Tundras would surely be a plus. Maybe Toyota should also consider offering special incentives to the behind-the-scenes crews of its commercials and, what the heck,

Toyota's not having an easy time with the Tundra so far. It's been criticized for lacking a fully-boxed frame, the internet is alight with Tundra-hate, and now along comes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Both Regular and Double Cab variants of Toyota's intended domestic-fighter were crashed by the agency, and both only managed four stars.[Source: Autoblog]Continued- ArticleWhile a four star crash test rating isn't horrible, the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra and Dodge Ram all have the strength to ring the 5-star bell and win the stuffed bunny. The likelihood of injuries in a Tundra could be up to 10-percent greater than the domestic brands because of its one-star deficit. The difference could also be as small as one-percent, however, so this news may not be as significant as it sounds at first blush. All we can really say with certainty is that the Tundra performs worse when crashed into a concrete barrier at 35mph than its competition. No doubt the Tu

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Toyota dealers are offering as much as $1,500 cash back on the base model of the all-new Tundra full-size pickup throughout the month. Before “the sky is falling” comments start flooding in, let us say that the base model, single-cab truck is not the most popular Tundra.[Source: Kicking Tires]Continued- ArticleDealers have reported the more-expensive double cabs are selling well. Toyota representatives did tell the Journal that the company is concerned it may miss its initial sales goal of 200,000 for the Tundra this year.The fine print: Toyota dealers in the Southeast — Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina — are offering the full $1,500 cash back. Other regional stores are offering anywhere from $250 - $1,000.http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2007/03/tundra_rebate.html

Earlier this year, GM admitted it was getting creamed on the coasts; the General promised to launch major marketing efforts to reclaim major metropolitan areas. Other than Chevy's recent tie-in with Rolling Stone magazine, we've seen little of what could be called bi-coastalistic marketing. Meanwhile, Toyota continues to target their new full-size Tundra pickup at the American heartland. Tomorrow, visitors to Minot's North Dakota State Fairgrounds will get a chance to put the Texas-built pickup through its paces as part of Toyoya's "Tundra, Prove it!" campaign. The high touch experience includes a limited slip diff demo, an "acceleration run" and a "braking zone" test with and without load. GM would be well-advised to watch its back.  

According to Mike Levine at Pickuptruck.com, the all-new Toyota Tundra has surpassed the new(ish) GMT900 GMC Sierra 1500 in year-to-date sales. Officially, GM claims to have sold 115,185 Sierras. However, there's a bit of cloak and dagger math here. This figure includes 2006 models, and 'Sierra Classics', both built on the GMT800 platform, as well as heavy duty models. After peeling back these layers of confusion and misdirection, Mr. Levine reckons GM has sold only 76,700 brand new(ish) GMT900 Sierras. Toyota on the other hand has sold 97,290 (not quite fully) box(ed) fresh Tundras. This puts the Tundra at number four in full sized truck sales, and marks the first time a foreign automaker has sold more trucks than a domestic— in the history of the world, ever. If current sales trends continue, the Tundra will pass the Sierra in gross sales (i.e. with GM's gorilla math) by October. Currently GM gives up to $2000 in rebates to its new Sierra customers and Toyota of

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