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Bed Bounce: The Clock Is Ticking 2007-09-04 11:37:35 Based on the response from the last two posts, we’ve come to the realization that the Tundra has an issue with bed bounce. While it’s still unclear exactly how many people are affected, considering the demonstrated severity of this issue we feel it is important to discuss. Without going into details (at this time), we’ve contacted Toyota and requested an official response to the bed bounce issue. We’re not exactly sure when Toyota will respond, but we hope it is very soon. As one of the only websites on the internet focused on the new Tundra, we feel it is our responsibility to pursue this issue on behalf of the community. Our goal is to start a conversation with Toyota that will ultimately lead to a resolution of this problem. We’ll keep you updated and share any information we receive from Toyota. ...

Toyota Tundra Bed Bounce Issue: Our Position 2007-08-30 14:34:57 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 ...

Nachy Valledor’s AWESOME 07? Tundra Limited TRD 4×4 2007-08-27 15:25:05 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 ...

New Vehicle Factory Warranties: Toyota Is Last 2007-08-26 17:56:33 If you’re considering purchasing a new Toyota, or if you’ve heard anything about Dodge’s new lifetime warranty, you’re probably wondering how Toyota stacks up against the competition. NOTE: We’ve heard lots of stories about Toyota and others stepping up and replacing parts out of warranty, but since these aren’t official policies they can’t be used as a basis for comparison. Dodge Factory Warranty: Best Gimmick In addition to the 3yr/36k mile standard new car warranty, most new Dodges now come with a “Lifetime” powertrain warranty. One reason “Lifetime” is in quote marks is because it’s limited to the first owner. The other reason that “Lifetime” is in quotations is that in order to maintain the warranty, you’re required to have your local Dodge dealership inspect your powertrain exactly every 5 years (at least within 60 days of the purchase date). As if these mandatory inspections weren’t ...

All Known 2007 Toyota Tundra Problems 2007-08-22 10:10:38 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 ...

Do After Market Air Intakes REALLY Work? 2007-08-20 10:35:17 The modern internal combustion engine is, first and foremost, a pump. It pumps in an air/fuel mixture, and it pumps out power, heat, and combustion byproducts. If you want to improve the efficiency of any pump, one method is to remove any restrictions placed on intake or output. When it comes to most engines, that means intake and exhaust. Since we’ve already covered the Tundra Exhaust System, we’ll focus now on the intake system. First of all, Toyota’s factory air intake system is excellent. It’s a great compromise between the need to move high volumes of air into your engine and the need to keep overall engine noise down. Keep in mind, a modern engine operating at peak efficiency will require nearly 14 times as much air as the amount of fuel it burns (read all about stoichiometric air-fuel mixture). At 65mph, that’s about 32 liters of air per second. Moving 32L of anything in one second requires a powerful pump, and it’s a miracle of modern scien ...

Mario Gilbert’s 2007 Tundra DoubleCab 2007-08-18 15:44:07 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! ...

New US Army Diesel Hybrid: Fast, Quiet, Gas $aver 2007-08-17 22:14:47 Here’s a trivia fact: the U.S. Army 1st Armored Division uses approximately 600,000 gallons of fuel. A day. That’s enough fuel to fill-up all the Tundra’s sold in June 07′. It’s enough fuel to coat a standard football field in 17 inches of fuel (trying running a sweep in that mess). It’s also enough fuel to drive your new Tundra for the next 720 years. In other words, it’s a lot. Too much if you ask the US Army. Considering that 70% of what the Army hauls to the battlefield is fuel (not ammo, not food, but fuel), any opportunities to reduce fuel consumption are investigated seriously. That’s why the Army gave Quantum Technologies of Irvine, CA a $4.88 million contract to develop this prototype: Just kidding — that’s the Warthog from Halo. Here’s the REAL prototype: You can see how we might get the two confused. The prototype, known as the U.S. Army Alternative Mobility Vehicle (AMV) Aggressor, is powered by a battery p ... Hybrid

Writers Needed 2007-08-14 17:32:17 Do you enjoy reading the blog here at Tundra Headquarters? Would you like to contribute? We’re looking for stories between 400 and 800 words from new Tundra owners. Write about whatever you’d like — as long as it’s related to your truck. Send us your story about taking your Tundra camping. Send us a “how-to” for properly detailing the truck. Tell us why the dealership you bought your truck from is good (or bad). Just make sure the story is original and “G” rated (this is a family site). For every story we publish, we’ll send the owner a fancy new TundraHeadquarters.com T-Shirt! ...

Check out WileETundra’s Online Modification Guide 2007-08-14 17:29:41 Opus. Awesome. Jealous. Those are the words that sum up our feelings towards WileETundra’s Online Modification Guide. Not only is it a huge task, but it’s an awesome compilation of information and it’s made us very jealous — we wish we would have thought of it first. Bravo WileE, and keep em’ coming. We love reading about your mods. ...

Is Your New Tundra Getting The EPA Rated Gas Mileage? 2007-08-09 01:53:36 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 ...

Adding a Sunroof To Your New Car 2007-08-06 19:30:14 You’re at the car lot and you’ve found a car that’s almost perfect. It’s just missing one option — the sunroof. The salesman, ever so helpful, explains that he actually add a sunroof to the car you’re looking at. At this point, you may begin to wonder if this is some BS sales tactic and start reaching for your car keys. But don’t move so fast — a sunroof can be added to your car or truck. First of all, it’s important to understand exactly what happens. The vehicle you want a sunroof added to is taken to the local accessory shop, the headliner is removed, the sheet metal on the roof is cut to a specific dimension, and power wires are then ran from the fuse box to the location of your new sunroof. The sunroof itself is just a pre-manufactured unit that comes in a kit. The installer simply cuts the right-sized hole in the roof, drops the complete kit in the hole, bolts it in, and plugs in the appropriate wiring. The hardest part of the ...