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RONBO · 06-05-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by other1

Anyone up here in the Live Free or Die state must have the 4x4.

I agree. Up here in New England with all the snow ( 120" IN THE WINTER OF 2007 ) a 4x4 is a plus and sometimes a must. Welcome to TUNDRA COUNTRY
RONBO

johns · 06-05-2008, 09:59 PM

4x4 - I live in Massachusetts at the top of a small private street - the town agreed to plow us out, but we're at the end of the list. Also use a fairly steep slimy boat ramp so it makes me feel a little more secure - I've seen a few cars get very wet there

goneballistic · 06-10-2008, 02:51 AM

2wd, never would use or need 4wd.

Tundradog · 06-10-2008, 10:08 AM

Haha! I could barely afford the 4x2, but I needed a truck b/c I want a deep-sea boat in a few years.

franco802 · 07-27-2008, 10:41 PM

I am kicking myself in the ass everyday for not getting the 4x4 model, because the wife wants me to get rid of my 86' K5 Blazer

I thinking with a winch and 2wd I will be ok. I use to wheel my 2wd 01' silverado with a rear locker everywhere a 4wd would go. Well..... almost everywhere.

Andres · 07-27-2008, 10:48 PM

I live in flat Florida and my truck is always on the pavement so I went with the 4x2. Also budget was an issue

wildbill23c · 07-28-2008, 01:16 AM

Living in Idaho, you never know what kind of weather you'll be driving in so the 4WD is a must. Its also great to have for pulling out tree stumps, and for pulling cars, trucks, and SUV's out of ditches in the winter.

wildbill23c · 07-28-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstToy

Yeah.. The Tundra has gotten hit with that from many reviews. Not having auto 4wd, not having a standard trasmission in the 5.7, and not having a diesel has hit the Tundra pretty good. However... those options were not important to me. I had auto 4wd in my GMC and I never use it. I like to be in control when it pops in and out of 4wd. I hate to shift all the time, and I hate diesel in pickup trucks. So.. I guess they only matter if it is important to you personally.

Well when would you really use 4WD auto? None of my trucks have ever had that option, and I've never really seen the use for it. My trucks have always been either in 2WD or 4WD, and I've never had an issue of getting tired of pulling the lever in or out of 4WD. I rarely use the 4WD anyhow, but when I do use it I really need it. Ford only offers the "auto" mode in their SUV's, Chevy does offer it in their trucks but then again its a Chevy, they can't handle any severe usage anyhow. Dodge did offer it in the Dakota's for a while, but found out that it wasn't a great seller.

I have a Jeep that's full time 4WD, and its nice in the winter, but it would be even nicer in the summer if it wasn't.

Hill · 07-28-2008, 03:26 PM

Don't necessarily need 4x4 up here, but it sure is nice to have on those 30"+ days...I figured I might as well go all out if I was gonna get it. Never know where I'll be next.

turnandburn · 07-28-2008, 03:30 PM

Mine is in 4x4 every day when im at work, the thought never even crossed my mine to get a 2x4, i have no use for them.

wildbill23c · 07-28-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hill

Don't necessarily need 4x4 up here, but it sure is nice to have on those 30"+ days...I figured I might as well go all out if I was gonna get it. Never know where I'll be next.

Alaska never gets snow right????? LOL. I can see your point though, if your going to get one you might as well get what you want. I don't know how it is where you live, but here in Idaho 4WD is considered a safety discount. Don't know how that is especially seeing all the morons with their $60,000 SUV's and trucks sitting in the ditches along the highways during the winter but hey it saves me money, and I make money in the winter pulling people out of ditches.

Hill · 07-28-2008, 07:30 PM

haha...yeah I have a 4X2 Jeep Grand Cherokee and I naver have a problem during the winters here...I put studded tires on it for the winter, but I never get stuck or end up in a ditch (knock on wood)

Like you said, its the driver mod required vehicles that I see in the ditches and snow banks...LOL

Andres · 07-28-2008, 08:57 PM

These trucks are very stable IMO. My last vehicle was a small 4 cylinder, and driving this thing on the highway feels pretty good and safe. Sucks gas but hey... it's worth it.

cadams1224 · 08-21-2008, 12:24 PM

I LOVE MY TUNDRA!!

My personal opinion is if you plan on wheelin, get a Taco, More fun when it comes to steep inclines, and much easier,cheaper, to equip and wheel

cadams1224 · 08-21-2008, 12:30 PM

Has anyone done a 4x4 conversion on an 07 or 08 Tundra Double Cab? I might have to check T.T.O.R.A.

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06-10-2008, 02:51 AM	#48 (permalink)
goneballistic Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL Posts: 215	2wd, never would use or need 4wd. __________________ '07 DC Nautical Blue TRD 4.7L K&N CAI Dash Mat EGR Bug Deflector AMI Chrome Fuel Door Weathertech Floor Liners Leer 700 Tonneau Cover Blade Series Running Boards John Niemi Custom Hitch Cover* Cover inscribed with Molon Labe!*

06-10-2008, 10:08 AM	#49 (permalink)
Tundradog Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 42	Haha! I could barely afford the 4x2, but I needed a truck b/c I want a deep-sea boat in a few years. __________________ '08 5.7L DC SR5 Nautical Blue Metallic pics coming soon!

07-27-2008, 10:41 PM	#50 (permalink)
franco802 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 52	I am kicking myself in the ass everyday for not getting the 4x4 model, because the wife wants me to get rid of my 86' K5 Blazer I thinking with a winch and 2wd I will be ok. I use to wheel my 2wd 01' silverado with a rear locker everywhere a 4wd would go. Well..... almost everywhere. __________________ 2008 SR5 excab Tundra 5.7L Slate Other rides: 2006 GTO A4 cammed w/440rwhp 1986 K5 Chevy Blazer 4" Procomp lift w/35" BFG KM

07-27-2008, 10:48 PM	#51 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,998	I live in flat Florida and my truck is always on the pavement so I went with the 4x2. Also budget was an issue __________________ 2008 4x2 Toyota Tundra Silver SR5 DC: 4.7L Factory Options: Toyoguard, fog lights, sliding rear window, all weather mats, drop in bed liner, bed rails. IBTO Mods: Toyota stainless steel running boards Rugged bed cover Custom Magnaflow exhaust, duals Airaid CAI OEM alloys 35% front windows tint Hitch step Toyota backup camera Black seat covers Pioneer FH-P8000BT stereo Chrome door handles Chrome grill insert Chrome mirror covers Toyota factory alarm activated

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06-05-2008, 09:59 PM	#47 (permalink)
johns Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 50	4x4 - I live in Massachusetts at the top of a small private street - the town agreed to plow us out, but we're at the end of the list. Also use a fairly steep slimy boat ramp so it makes me feel a little more secure - I've seen a few cars get very wet there

07-28-2008, 01:16 AM	#52 (permalink)
wildbill23c Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Emmett, ID Posts: 1,286	Living in Idaho, you never know what kind of weather you'll be driving in so the 4WD is a must. Its also great to have for pulling out tree stumps, and for pulling cars, trucks, and SUV's out of ditches in the winter. __________________ http://www.texasguntalk.com - Forum for Texas Gun Owners

07-28-2008, 03:26 PM	#54 (permalink)
Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage Posts: 603	Don't necessarily need 4x4 up here, but it sure is nice to have on those 30"+ days...I figured I might as well go all out if I was gonna get it. Never know where I'll be next. __________________ 2008 Crewmax/SR5, TRD, 4x4, 5.7... -Spray in Bedliner - Hood protector (bug shield) - Deck Rail System- Tube steps - Factory installed alarm (LOL) - Stubby antenna - Debadged completely - Took off black door vinyl- Tinted Tail lights - Airaid CAI and (Poweraid TBS in my garage, but I do have it!) - BAKflip Tonneau cover - Weathertechs - relocated factory tow wire harness beside the license plate Beer is still cheaper than gas (in Alaska at least)...so I say drink, don't drive!

07-28-2008, 03:30 PM	#55 (permalink)
turnandburn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 1,262	Mine is in 4x4 every day when im at work, the thought never even crossed my mine to get a 2x4, i have no use for them. __________________ Tyler yup that's me IBTO 2007 Toyota Tundra DC TRD Offroad K&N CAI Truxxx 3in lift kit Toyo Open Country MT's Flowmaster cat back dual straight out the back.

07-28-2008, 07:30 PM	#57 (permalink)
Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage Posts: 603	haha...yeah I have a 4X2 Jeep Grand Cherokee and I naver have a problem during the winters here...I put studded tires on it for the winter, but I never get stuck or end up in a ditch (knock on wood) Like you said, its the driver mod required vehicles that I see in the ditches and snow banks...LOL __________________ 2008 Crewmax/SR5, TRD, 4x4, 5.7... -Spray in Bedliner - Hood protector (bug shield) - Deck Rail System- Tube steps - Factory installed alarm (LOL) - Stubby antenna - Debadged completely - Took off black door vinyl- Tinted Tail lights - Airaid CAI and (Poweraid TBS in my garage, but I do have it!) - BAKflip Tonneau cover - Weathertechs - relocated factory tow wire harness beside the license plate Beer is still cheaper than gas (in Alaska at least)...so I say drink, don't drive!

07-28-2008, 08:57 PM	#58 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,998	These trucks are very stable IMO. My last vehicle was a small 4 cylinder, and driving this thing on the highway feels pretty good and safe. Sucks gas but hey... it's worth it. __________________ 2008 4x2 Toyota Tundra Silver SR5 DC: 4.7L Factory Options: Toyoguard, fog lights, sliding rear window, all weather mats, drop in bed liner, bed rails. IBTO Mods: Toyota stainless steel running boards Rugged bed cover Custom Magnaflow exhaust, duals Airaid CAI OEM alloys 35% front windows tint Hitch step Toyota backup camera Black seat covers Pioneer FH-P8000BT stereo Chrome door handles Chrome grill insert Chrome mirror covers Toyota factory alarm activated

08-21-2008, 12:24 PM	#59 (permalink)
cadams1224 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 220	I LOVE MY TUNDRA!! My personal opinion is if you plan on wheelin, get a Taco, More fun when it comes to steep inclines, and much easier,cheaper, to equip and wheel __________________ Chris got a new toy 2008 Tundra Slate Metallic 5.7 DC (TEXAS EDITION) Hemi my beer

08-21-2008, 12:30 PM	#60 (permalink)
cadams1224 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 220	Has anyone done a 4x4 conversion on an 07 or 08 Tundra Double Cab? I might have to check T.T.O.R.A. __________________ Chris got a new toy 2008 Tundra Slate Metallic 5.7 DC (TEXAS EDITION) Hemi my beer

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