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Lacking power in reverse

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by Kentucky Tundra, Jan 23, 2023.

  1. Jan 23, 2023 at 7:43 PM
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    Kentucky Tundra

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    When backing up a relatively small incline, my truck, non hybrid struggles in comparison to anything I have ever owned. Not that big of deal until I was backing my trailer up an incline yesterday. While in tow haul mode it seems underpowered backing up. Otherwise the truck performs flawlessly pulling a trailer of 5000 lbs. Maybe I should have put it in tow haul + mode but it didn't come to my mind at the time. I haven't seen any earlier post on this. Is it lacking power in reverse or is it a learning curve with the turbos I have to get used too?
     
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  2. Jan 24, 2023 at 3:40 PM
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    They could have severe torque management for the reverse gear since I don't think you are really supposed to load them up that hard. Usually when I am backing my trailer up an incline I use 4Lo to destress the engine and transmission.
     
  3. Jan 24, 2023 at 7:31 PM
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    What's your definition of struggle? I back up my 7k boat with no problem. There is an area that is a little high, 3-4", that the trailer has to get over, no problem there either. I do have to give it a little more gas over that area but nothing major. Tow/Haul in my truck makes it want to jump out of its own shell. I have used it while towing the boat but never in reverse. Don't know if it helps any in the sense of power.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2023 at 5:20 AM
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    My fiance' has a short but steep driveway. When I'm backing out, I too noticed that I have to give it a little more gas than I'm accustomed to. My 2014 would climb half way up the driveway just by letting my foot off the brake. Oh well, too late to turn back now!
     
  5. Jan 26, 2023 at 6:44 AM
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    it is about a 7% grade, I'll use the 4 lo from now on once I turn into the driveway. I agree, going forward this truck creates so much torque. I can be traveling at 70 mph with 5000lbs on back and it only turns around 1800 to 2000 rpms. Up a slight incline and it turns around 2200 rpm. I rented a 2021 Tundra and it too backed up with ease. Imo, it needs a lower reverse gear. Aside from that, I couldn't be happier with the way it tows. I'll purchase some new springs for heavier loads eventually. i'm watching the forums to see some results. I'd like to see results from a dual rate or progressive spring setup to keep a decent ride when not towing.
     
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  6. Jan 26, 2023 at 7:45 AM
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    How are you going to use 4lo and turn at all on dry ground ?

    just push the pedal down more , let the motor and trans work , rev that bitch up if needed, it won’t hurt it
     
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    Thanks for the laugh, but your right. I need to stop babying it! Edited once I back in the driveway to once I turn in the driveway..4 lo
     
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  8. Jan 26, 2023 at 5:29 PM
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    I had that problem and it ended up having to get the transmission reprogrammed, technical service bulletin 110-22 and 111-22, (which is on another thread) it's worth a shot, sure made a heck of a difference with mine. And I agree when backing a heavy trailer to use 4lo you have greater control in backing.
     
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  9. Jan 26, 2023 at 5:32 PM
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    I’ve never had to use 4lo backing a trailer , is that common? How do you turn at all on dry ground without binding the shit out of it ?
     
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    I'm mainly talking about backing up when you're in soft ground or backing up an incline, engine and tranny don't have to work so hard, and if you set up properly you shouldn't have to make too many turns while in low, especially when you're backing close to 10,000 lbs, hard surfaces, no problem
     
  11. Jan 26, 2023 at 11:01 PM
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    Just push the gas hard,
    Let the motor and trans work,
    Rev bitch it won’t hurt.

    Not sure why I did it, but I turned into a haiku for ya.
     
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    Great info, I'll schedule it for the tsb today and report back.
     
  13. Jan 27, 2023 at 1:21 PM
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    I usually do when I am trying to get my trailer into a gnarly boondocking spot. And I use 4Lo backing my trailer into the side yard with my Lexus GX because I can because it has the torsen center diff. Doesnt matter if I am on pavement or not.

    My F150 4Auto t-case is allegedly able to do 4Lo Auto according to Borg Warner, but Ford chose not to make that an option.
     
  14. Feb 12, 2023 at 9:08 PM
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    I had the TSB's mentioned performed at Toyota. I thought these TSB would fix just the issue of not downshifting at a stop or rolling stop to 1st gear. It does seem to back up with less effort now. Thanks for the tip
     
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