WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR 3RD GEN TUNDRA TODAY?

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So I compared the two. The supplied spare has a sticker that says "Temporary Use Only", not something I want to use on a full size truck, ever. My truck just cost me another thousand dollars due to penny pinching by Toyota. Shamefu.l To add insult to injury, the spare tire supplied was not even balanced: no weights on it at all.








To program it, my old version of Techstream did NOT work on this truck. However, to Toyota's credit, they made the process easy from the dash options. I went into Vehicle Settings > TPWS > Relearn and here are the before and after results:

 

The specs state "full size spare" however full size spare only means that it fits and is approximately the same width and diameter. The sad truth is that even the 2024 $45k to $65k Tacoma is also coming with temp spare tires. Through the 2023 models even a basic $25k Tacoma SR had an actual full size spare that was not a temporary spare. I don't think many 4 x 4 Tundra owners will be comfortable off roading with a temp useless spare. This is just part of the Toyota USA pay more get less business model.

 

How do you like the dash cam? Why did you ultimately choose this model? Would you buy it again?

 

Finally wired the trd marker lights. took it to Minute Maid to see the Astros lose and when I got home I smelled coolant. Yay.
off to the dealer again.

 

A tidbit: The lugnuts for the four proper wheels are flat seat, but the steelie "full size" spare takes conical seat lug nuts. Whose bright idea was this, I wonder? As far as I am concerned, the provided spare is simply not safe for purpose. If I am going to keep this as a usable temporary spare to throw in a trailer as a backup to the proper spare (that I spent $1k to get for myself), I have to locate six proper lug nuts for it and tape them to the wheel along with whatever wrench I would need to use them, since they may take a different size.

Why, Toyota, why?! $70K was not enough?

 

It’s a plug & play amplifier that gives you extra clarity and extra punch. Before installing, the system was moderately loud at a volume level of 50. I set the gain at about 3/4 on the Beatsonic amp and that sound level was achieved at a volume level around 30. The sound seems much clearer. It takes about 15-20 minutes to install and does not require additional power supply.

 

They just pull right out. I finally gave it some throttle. Man this truck scoots, lol. I couldn’t tell much difference with the turbos but the radio was at a low level. I have AFE Prodry air filters.

 

Yes, pretty simple to remove ! With them gone you can hear those little snails more and I would think it allows a lot more air in vs sharing the air boxes with a couple of sleeping bags lol

 

I read through some user experiences here, and then watched many videos on youtube, including other brands. It has every feature I wanted which was the ability to capture video when the truck is parked. Video quality is very good. Install was a breeze using the OBD port, and running the wire to the rear was easy. I would highly recommend the mounting bracket I purchased for rear installation. Its not a cheap setup compared to most others, came in at $480 plus $20 for the rear mount.

 

I don’t think so since they stay at the bottom of the air box. They don’t restrict airflow. The turbo noise is nice though, lol.

 

It looks like many manufacturers are considering a transition to 10k mile tires on new vehicles. Kinda like printer ink...gets you started but you need to buy better tires real soon. Sucks!

 

I think the stock Falkens are adequate tires, at least for my current usage, but the spare provided is a disgrace. You are right in that cost cutting is getting to the point of being ridiculous now.

 

Planning to get 275/60/20 on my limited. Any rubbing? Thanks!

 

None...Youd have no problems running these stock

 

When the time comes, I would consider 275/65/20s if they fit on the stock suspension. What say you?

 

theyll fit. 65s were way more money than 60s in my case....stuck with 60s because of that, not due to potential fitment issue

 

Absolutely love it! What bumper is that. The setup IMO is awesome.

 

Interesting couple of days ! With the sound bags removed and trd filters installed I haven’t experienced a dead pedal . I got it the first 10 mins of driving the new truck . Stopped at stop sign kinda sudden , hit the gas and blah. I pulled the crap and installed filters and put 500kms on in 2 days . No dead pedal ! Hmm , so if Toyota designed an airbox that size to work with the turbos , intake / map sensor / maf etc etc . Then , you get a tight arse in quality control that doesn’t like the sound of turbos spinning and ends up implementing a fix that cuts off half the airbox volume ?? Wtf ? It’s new so I’ll update as it goes but if you’re wondering if it makes a difference . Pull that crap and install filters that can breathe and let me know . Really curious about the comments, if you try it !

 

What mode did you drive it in? I drive mine in normal. I floored it for the first time and it took it a second or two to finally get going.

 

Not turbo or Tundra related but a very similar experience. Back in 2016 I bought a new Tacoma Sport V6. Several times while attempting to dart across an intersection with oncoming traffic, I was immediately greeted with a deadly 'blah' sound and no acceleration. I immediately bought a K&N cold air intake. That eliminated the stall. I subsequently added a throaty better breathing Gibson exhaust. These did not add hp. They did cure the terrible stall/throttle lag at full throttle. That truck was unsafe in my opinion. Must be a flaw in the engineering.

 

I tend to drive in normal mode on highways . Sport around town , lots of hills here and a noticeable difference in tip in throttle now . The 23 has 23k kms now and I have experienced dead pedal since day one . Not all the time by any means but let me tell ya ,, when you need to get out in traffic and nothing happens , it’s a white knuckle event for too long . So , I’m pulling the sound bags in that one tomorrow . I’ll leave the stock air filters for comparison. I’ll get back with results .

 

I’ll be curious too.

 

Engines have to breath brotha ,, motors don’t

 

I too have been wrenching since the early 70's. Not a big CAI fan for general use. Had them on sports cars but this was a 1st for a truck. A year or so later tunes became available for that slug powertrain which I understand fixed that issue. I know I was ready to trade that truck in if I couldn't resolve that throttle lag. Fortunately they didn't force those 3.5 engines in the Tundra. If they did most would now be in an F150 forum.

 

Installed the 2.5” Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro a couple weeks ago, absolutely loving it! Not a bad install either, definitely worth doing it and saving a bunch of money


Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro Lift Kit Install on a 3rd Gen Tundra. 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro.
https://youtu.be/GlwQHf3Wte0

 

Saw that video, trucks looks great! Nice work! Crazy you had to cut the rear shock to get it out. But you might be able to send it back to Fox for a rebuild and they should be able to replace that. Will cost some money but not nearly as much as what those shocks cost new

 

With buying a TRD Pro, why spend the extra money on the Pro and then change the suspension? Is it better buy the Pro and then upgrade the suspension, as a opposed to buying a TRD Off-road (for the rear locker) and then upgrading the suspension? Or...would it be best to buy a 4x4 Tundra without TRD package, and then upgrade the suspension and an after market rear locker?

This question is for anyone. I am genuinely asking and want to learn.

 

Better off buying a Platinum TRD Offroad.

 

Today I put the Predators on. I found it oddly very easy on my own despite many saying it’s a 2-man job. I’m not very mechanically inclined either. I’m done bragging…

 

Thanks man, I appreciate it! I was so frustrated with them rears it wasn’t even funny. I mean, looking back, it’s a little funny, but at the time I wanted to light them on fire. Lmao.

hey Dane! So if you know you’re going to lift it, you are better off not getting the Pro. Unless of course you just want the other “Pro” styling. Which honestly, in my opinion, isn’t worth it just for some extra badging and small stuff like that. But to each their own. When I first got the Pro, I wasn’t sure I was going to lift it. Was on the fence until just recently. I also got the Pro because it’s my 4th Tundra, and one of the only trims I haven’t owned yet. I had a 2020 Platinum, great truck, but didn’t want another of the same trim. At the end of the day if you’re not interested in the styling of the Pro and you know you’re gonna swap the suspension right from the start, it would make no sense to get a Pro. Hope that helps!