Problems with the tundra

[WRKTX]

I went back to dealer they replaced the 18 bridgestones with michelins not much help there ride was still harsh. Next we tried nitrogen in the tires. no help there. Next we tired cement in the bed- started with 80# went to 800# ride still harsh. Dealer talked to Toyota - Toyota offered that the TRD package gave a much different ride on the road. Dealer offered to take my 07 back and order a TRD to try for a few days. I excepted his offer. New TRD is in the works. If you are buying in Dallas area this is the dealership to talk too. I have bought lots of trucks over the years- not many owners put their money where the mouth is when it comes to customer satisfaction. Remember Sport City Toyota.

[dascrow]

Cool.. please let us know the difference with the TRD package!

[firecrew]

have crewmax 4x2, 20'' wheels, the ride is smoothe and controlled, my problems is La Foot in La Gas.

[davidu1934]

Originally Posted by Titanman

Don't buy it!
The only thing this little wimp owns is a skateboard with a skull decal on it.

with a name like chevyman i would think he is just playing a childrens game chevy would b my second choice after my 06 tundra

[WRKTX]

Drove the TRD for a day no real difference in road drive vs standard susp. I have driven a tundra for 5 years- I can't believe others aren't noticing this or talking about it. Even the people at the dealership are starting to mention that customers are passing on this truck right now because of the ride change.

[maximus7479]

Originally Posted by WRKTX

Drove the TRD for a day no real difference in road drive vs standard susp. I have driven a tundra for 5 years- I can't believe others aren't noticing this or talking about it. Even the people at the dealership are starting to mention that customers are passing on this truck right now because of the ride change.

where are you located at i live in so cal the roads down here are terribile and my 07 TRD 4X4 has the smoothiest ride i have ever Nobody else is probably noticing this because they arent experincing it the only thing else i can think of is you have never owened a truck and so you expect the ride to be like a car which its not trucks do ride diffrently then trucks

[tundraman]

One of the magazine review's criticized the Tundra for the poor ride quality saying it has a ride that would make a Humvee blush. Is this true? I hope not, as I ride around in a Humvee a lot; they ride terrible but are great offroad. The one 07 Tundra I test drove seemed ok. Is there a difference in ride quality between the TRD and non TRD and which one is smoother on road?

[Impelled]

Both seemed good to me...the wife liked the TRD ride better. Way better than the 4Runner. If she says it's good...then it's good. Hell, I've been in some luxury cars that had a harsher ride.

[maximus7479]

Originally Posted by Impelled

Both seemed good to me...the wife liked the TRD ride better. Way better than the 4Runner. If she says it's good...then it's good. Hell, I've been in some luxury cars that had a harsher ride.

i agree with you i own a 2003 lexus es 300 and my truck (TRD) has a much better ride

[WRKTX]

Originally Posted by maximus7479

where are you located at i live in so cal the roads down here are terribile and my 07 TRD 4X4 has the smoothiest ride i have ever Nobody else is probably noticing this because they arent experincing it the only thing else i can think of is you have never owened a truck and so you expect the ride to be like a car which its not trucks do ride diffrently then trucks

I am in Dallas- I am currently driving my 3rd Trundra so I know the truck. The ride problem is worst on concrete highways- it is a harsh jitter that compared to my 04 is just to uncomfortable to ride in long distance

[WRKTX]

Originally Posted by tundraman

One of the magazine review's criticized the Tundra for the poor ride quality saying it has a ride that would make a Humvee blush. Is this true? I hope not, as I ride around in a Humvee a lot; they ride terrible but are great offroad. The one 07 Tundra I test drove seemed ok. Is there a difference in ride quality between the TRD and non TRD and which one is smoother on road?

Off road and on dirt the ride is nice, and truthfully it is a good ride on the road up to about 40mph. Over that a GM Hummer might be better (haven't been in a real Humvee in years) Unfortunately the longer you are on the road in the 07 the worse you feel about the ride. Toyota says there is a big difference between the TRD and the regular suspension- I could not feel any difference on the road between the two.

[tundraman]

WRKTX, thanks for the input. My 01 Tundra 4x4 Limited TRD with firestone airbags rides pretty rough on county roads. On the highway it rides pretty good. I was hoping the 07 would be an improvement. With my sore back I do not like riding on my lawn tractor anymore but fortunately my Honda Accord is very comfortable. I will have to test drive more 07s to see if they are any better than my 01.

[maximus7479]

Originally Posted by WRKTX

I am in Dallas- I am currently driving my 3rd Trundra so I know the truck. The ride problem is worst on concrete highways- it is a harsh jitter that compared to my 04 is just to uncomfortable to ride in long distance

i am perplexed then i drive long distances in my truck and have no issues have you tried the diffrent models mine is the LTD maybe that might effect things also maybe its the region too very confusing

[ebs1476]

I've been driving a DC TRD 5.7 for the last week, a loaner until Monday when mine arrives. I drive about 1 hour a day on the highway. I've noticed the back end is noticably bouncy, feels like it's ready to get loaded. A little annoying after awhile, but it is a truck. Everything else has been fantastic. Averaging 16 mpg over the last 600 miles.

[Ga.Tundra]

Still waiting on my CrewMax, but the in my test drive, the TRD was much nicer. The Bilstein (sp) shocks are great and make the ride better I think. I hope this helps. The TRD package is the way to go. Better on resale too, thats a fact.