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ramoine · 05-03-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

10 Gallons an hour each engine....I guess its worth it for the thrills.....

Yeah , I can see how thrilled my wife would be everytime I filled it up !

LOL

gboffroad · 05-03-2008, 07:38 PM

My 525's burn ~14 gallons per hour at cruise each. If I am feeling extra heavy in the wallet I can run wide open at 38GPH......each motor

Needless to say that does not happen very often or for an extended amount of time

ramoine · 05-03-2008, 07:42 PM

I think I'll stick to dry land and be happy with 13.5 ! LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RunItHard · 05-03-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremytruck

My husband was scared to take the plung into a Tundra due to the fact we have a 31' travel trailer that weighs 10000 pounds, but after after reading your report don't seem much to worry about. Thanks

I've got a 32' TT and the Tundra tows it up steep grades at 8,000 to 10,000 feet with no trouble at all. As mentioned, the guages don't even move.

Tell your husband to take the plunge... the water's fine.

RunItHard · 05-03-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

Drove out to Illinois 2 weeks ago to pick up a 35' Fountain Boat...I was a bit concerned on how I was going to get this boat home since it was weighing in with the trailer around 11,000 lbs.. Very Nice ride...

Sorry, I took the liberty...

All I have to say is... HOLY GUANO BATMAN!

need4speed · 05-04-2008, 08:55 PM

Runithard,
Great Ad !! Maybe i should enlarge it and bring it to my dealer..
Toyota should pay us royalties for advertising...

Deznutjob · 05-04-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

jtruck618,

The T.T DC is not considered a HD truck..That is correct.. It would be better if it came with 1 extra leaf spring. If you notice in the pic the nose of the boat (tongue) weight was down a bit...It still tracked fine..minimal sway at 70 mph..Never had to put the peddle to the metal to get up to 70...and I rarely used tow haul mode except when i was approching a steep hill...This was the longest tow trip for me...I also was concerned about towing this size boat with the tundra on such a far trip.. The dealership saw my pictures before I bought the truck.. They said not a problem.. and i guess they were right..

Very Impressed

Changing your leaf set up without changing your ride is very doable. Call these guys, they one of the best in the bizz if not the best!
Deaver Suspension

ramoine · 05-05-2008, 08:28 AM

Great advice DEZ , they are at the top when it comes to suspensions .

need4speed · 05-05-2008, 08:36 AM

A bit too far for me for a leaf spring LOL

ramoine · 05-05-2008, 08:49 AM

Did you check thier distributers ? Deaver Suspension - Distributors

Mich. is the closest to you , but I'm pretty sure you could call and order from them as well .

RunItHard · 05-06-2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

A bit too far for me for a leaf spring LOL

I still swear by my SuperSprings... No sag towing my 32' TT that weighs 8,700 lbs with 450 lbs of tongue weight and 700 lbs of gear in the bed.

jtruck618 · 05-06-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RunItHard

I still swear by my SuperSprings... No sag towing my 32' TT that weighs 8,700 lbs with 450 lbs of tongue weight and 700 lbs of gear in the bed.

How is the ride, bed bounce with the supersprings. How hard is install?

TOPSECRETTSI · 06-24-2008, 07:01 PM

Thats a hell of a photo I just read the whole thing scrolling down fairly fast came to the pic and couldn't believe my eyes I had to take a second look. This is really impressive although I bet it really put all 381hp to work. The tundra is one amazing 1/2 ton the payload may not be extremely high but the towing capacity is. The other 1/2 tons just wouldn't have the power to do this.

Whitehorse · 06-28-2008, 11:58 PM

I tow a 34' TT that weighs almost 10,000 lbs with my 5.7 DC TRD and have no problems. I installed a Timbren Suspension System and love it. My TT has a 1500Lb tongue weight and haul another 500 lbs. in the bed, with a 1200lb weight distribution system. Like I said, no problem.

05-03-2008, 07:38 PM	#32 (permalink)
gboffroad Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 73	My 525's burn ~14 gallons per hour at cruise each. If I am feeling extra heavy in the wallet I can run wide open at 38GPH......each motor Needless to say that does not happen very often or for an extended amount of time __________________ 2007 Tundra 4.7L 4x4 DC Silver Sky Metallic K&N Intake JC Whitney Nerf Bars (Black) ** And the Glock 30 next to the cup holders

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ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	I think I'll stick to dry land and be happy with 13.5 ! LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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need4speed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 27	Runithard, Great Ad !! Maybe i should enlarge it and bring it to my dealer.. Toyota should pay us royalties for advertising... __________________ 08 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, Nav, 20" wheels Tires, Slate Metallic, Retrax, Platinum steps, Corsa Dual sport exhaust

05-05-2008, 08:28 AM	#38 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	Great advice DEZ , they are at the top when it comes to suspensions . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

05-05-2008, 08:36 AM	#39 (permalink)
need4speed Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 27	A bit too far for me for a leaf spring LOL __________________ 08 Tundra Double Cab, 5.7L, Nav, 20" wheels Tires, Slate Metallic, Retrax, Platinum steps, Corsa Dual sport exhaust

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05-05-2008, 08:49 AM	#40 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	Did you check thier distributers ? Deaver Suspension - Distributors Mich. is the closest to you , but I'm pretty sure you could call and order from them as well . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit Last edited by ramoine : 05-05-2008 at 08:52 AM. Reason: missing text

06-24-2008, 07:01 PM	#43 (permalink)
TOPSECRETTSI Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 145	Thats a hell of a photo I just read the whole thing scrolling down fairly fast came to the pic and couldn't believe my eyes I had to take a second look. This is really impressive although I bet it really put all 381hp to work. The tundra is one amazing 1/2 ton the payload may not be extremely high but the towing capacity is. The other 1/2 tons just wouldn't have the power to do this. __________________ 2007 Tundra dc sr5 4x4 5.7 trd blue streak metalic K&N 77 series intake, trd shifter and pedals, xsp style steps,underseat storage, timbren system 14.9@ 92mph (15.2 on streetfire tundra vs. vette) both completely stock 2004 mercedes c230 sport coupe 1992 eagle talon tsi awd modded

06-28-2008, 11:58 PM	#44 (permalink)
Whitehorse Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10	I tow a 34' TT that weighs almost 10,000 lbs with my 5.7 DC TRD and have no problems. I installed a Timbren Suspension System and love it. My TT has a 1500Lb tongue weight and haul another 500 lbs. in the bed, with a 1200lb weight distribution system. Like I said, no problem.

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