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I can’t make a U-turn!!!

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Pinay, Sep 30, 2018.

  1. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:29 AM
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    Ok, I knew the difference between a Tacoma and the Tundra there will be an obvious size difference, but I always prided myself on how well I perform my U-Turns...
    but I have tried twice so far, and can not get it done without backing up once if not twice!!!
    So unless I am turning into a 4-lane highway, will need to second-think future U-turns...
    Your thoughts?
     
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  2. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:31 AM
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    U lifted? I can't do same either
     
  3. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    Yep, lifted and on 35’s..
     
  4. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:41 AM
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  5. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:47 AM
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    Your ability to perform such great u turns was more of a function of the smaller truck; expertise not so much. Smaller vehicle = tighter turning radius.

    U turn in a Jeep Wrangler and you will feel like a champ. Tundra is a full size truck which need more room to do so.
     
  7. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:49 AM
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    Same here , being lifted your turning radius decreases
     
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  8. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:50 AM
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    What's your lift? How high?
     
  9. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:53 AM
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    Not sure on the lift but the top of my roof is just under 7foot
     
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    Turn off the traction control, press the gas all the way, turn and release gas when you reach 180.
     
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    How about non-lifted owners??
     
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  12. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:57 AM
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    :yes:
     
  13. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:57 AM
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    Don't blame the truck, blame the lift! :wink:

    I was pleasantly surprised by how sharp my Tundra turns compared to my last half-ton. But my Tundra is still stock... :(
     
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  14. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    Take pics of rear axle by leaf springs and pics by your Upper Control Arms
     
  15. Sep 30, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    Also pic of the front cross member just above your front axle might have a label of your lift
     
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    I hope this helps. I bought Tundra already lifted..

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  17. Sep 30, 2018 at 8:03 AM
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    Looks like she might have 6 inches.
     
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    Ther should be a block between rear axle and leaf springs
     
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    I was told the same thing by someone else, procomp?
     
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    You could have anywhere from 4" to 8" lift
     
  21. Sep 30, 2018 at 8:05 AM
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    Get a pic of the front crossmember there might be a label or stamp through metal
     
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    No, it's sandwiched in between axle and bottom of leaf springs ther is a solid block
     
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    I can make U turns no problems! I was surprised how good the tundra made U turns.
     
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    Yup
     
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    Mind you I am at a Starbucks parking lot at the moment lol :facepalm:
     
  29. Sep 30, 2018 at 8:13 AM
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    Get the front crossmember
     
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    Hahaha! Can I have an iced caramel coffee please?
     
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