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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by TowingTundra, Sep 9, 2021.

  1. Sep 9, 2021 at 10:54 AM
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    TowingTundra

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    TowingTundra [OP] New Member

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    Hi all!

    Recently transitioned from a 2013 Tacoma to a 2017 Tundra. I upgraded to the Tundra to pull my 30' toy hauler and off road toys. I'm hoping to get some insights on how I can make my tow vehicle a little more stable.

    Thanks for reading!
    Mike
     
    TowingTundra, Sep 9, 2021
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  2. Sep 9, 2021 at 10:58 AM
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    Welcome! :worthless:
     
    porkitt, Sep 9, 2021
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  3. Sep 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM
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    FlyingWolfe

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    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    Welcome. Theres a shitload of us fellow Taco to Tundra converts on here.. :rolleyes:

    Get a WDH for the trailer if you dont already have one.
     
    FlyingWolfe, Sep 9, 2021
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  4. Sep 9, 2021 at 11:04 AM
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    TowingTundra

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    TowingTundra [OP] New Member

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    Lol! Sorry for the delay!

    tundra.jpg
     
    TowingTundra, Sep 9, 2021
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  5. Sep 9, 2021 at 11:04 AM
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    Taco-Spike

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    Taco-Spike Gateway from Tacoma World ~ ended up here

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    Welcome

    A lot of people swear by a (anti) sway bar to help in towing stability
     
    Taco-Spike, Sep 9, 2021
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  6. Sep 9, 2021 at 11:09 AM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    Since you have already installed a WDH, what is the camper doing that makes you want it more "stable?"
     
    ColoradoTJ, Sep 9, 2021
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  7. Sep 9, 2021 at 11:12 AM
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    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
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  8. Sep 9, 2021 at 11:45 AM
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    TowingTundra

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    I need stopping power at this point. I was on the grade coming from Mammoth to Bishop (Sierra Mountains in CA) and I just couldn't hold down the brakes too long without the truck violently shaking. I believe I got the rotors too hot and they got warped. Now I'm looking to see what is out there for a big brake kit.
     
    TowingTundra, Sep 9, 2021
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  9. Sep 9, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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    Muleycrazy13

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    If your pulling a 30ft toyhauler you shouldn’t have bought a tundra. You should have bought a 3/4 ton. I can almost guarantee you are overweight…
     
    Muleycrazy13, Sep 9, 2021
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  10. Sep 9, 2021 at 11:48 AM
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    Taco-Spike

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    Taco-Spike Gateway from Tacoma World ~ ended up here

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    Stoptech would be worth looking into. Slotted rotors, maybe upgrade to steel woven fluid cables
     
    Taco-Spike, Sep 9, 2021
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  11. Sep 9, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    That was the first thing I purchased. I bought the Equal-i-zer 4 point sway and weight distribution hitch. I swear by it too. I have been in some pretty strong winds and that sure helped minimize the sway. It also lifted my rear end a little bit. Once I put in the air bags, it sure rides nice.
     
    TowingTundra, Sep 9, 2021
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  12. Sep 9, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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    I was looking into Stoptech. They are local to me in in SoCal. I have been waiting to see if they were going to stock more kits but they said they can't easily get parts to make their kits. I was also looking at the R1 Concepts and EBC kits.
     
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  13. Sep 9, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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    Z~SoCal.jpg
     
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  14. Sep 9, 2021 at 6:56 PM
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    Welcome
     
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  15. Sep 9, 2021 at 7:10 PM
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    Nice. Welcome from Colorado. Do you ever you "S"mode?
     
    Black Wolf, Sep 9, 2021
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  16. Sep 9, 2021 at 7:39 PM
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  17. Sep 9, 2021 at 8:01 PM
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  18. Sep 9, 2021 at 9:47 PM
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    OME Nitrocharger/2612 (front), Bilstein 5100s (rear). Vanguard roll bar modified (by me) to fit over Patriot Stealth retractable tonneau. Aftermarket halo headlights with HID, various LED bulb replacements. 17" Fuel Blitz wheels with some 33" Nitto terra grapplers. Hoodscoop, nfab nerfbars, Bushwacker flares. No-name aftermarket grille, led fender extensions. Black Horse bambi-basher. Various offroad lights.
    Welcome from SoCal
     
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  19. Sep 10, 2021 at 1:44 AM
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  20. Sep 10, 2021 at 2:34 AM
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  21. Sep 10, 2021 at 6:28 AM
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    Welcome from Delaware
    Nice ride
     
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  22. Sep 10, 2021 at 11:23 AM
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    TowingTundra

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    My trailer is at 6800 lbs dry. Loaded 8500-8800 lbs.
     
    TowingTundra, Sep 10, 2021
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  23. Sep 10, 2021 at 11:24 AM
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    TowingTundra

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    What is "S" mode?
     
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  24. Sep 10, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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    Sequential Shift to lock up the torque converter. Lots of folks that tow use S in 4th.
     
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