Any complaints about the tundra

JBL85 · #1 11-12-2001, 01:19 PM

Whats up, I want to buy a 2002 V6 SR5, just wondering if you guys have any complaints about the truck, the WHOLE 1 of you in the forum

PaulsNewTundra · #2 11-13-2001, 05:58 AM

i think it is a little to early to find problems with 2002 model Toyota trucks. your best bet would be to call up a near by toyota Dealership and talk to one of the Auto Technicians (Mechanics). Im pretty sure there are some things.
cause i work at a Porsche dealership and i see shit that is wrong all the time. even in 2001 models. There is the rear main and intermediate shaft seal that leaks in the Boxster and Carrera models, the ABS light comes on because of poor ground connection under the driver and passenger seat, and the cables that raise and lower the top of the boxster is weak- so they are replaced with an beefed up version from the factory.
And around 98ish model VW has problems with their window regulator.
BMW has a problem with their late model cars because the clutch on the fan seems to squeek and make noise. and u know BMW owners doesnt want to hear a pin drop more less a sqeek from the engine bay.

so far i havent had any complaint with my 2000 Tundra.

just wished i had a SUPERCHARGER!!!!

LiuBei · #3 12-12-2001, 08:38 PM

Hell no, no complaints. This is the best damn truck I've ever owned or driven. Tundra is by far the best truck out there today. Do some homework and there is no arguement. mFor more info go to TUNDRASOLUTIONS.COM

dlamp · #4 01-19-2002, 04:28 PM

I own a 2000 model V8 Tundra 4x4 exstended cab and I love it! I have not had any problems with it other than when I put it into low gear 4x4 it didn't engage. Found out that I wasn't doing it right and it works when you do it right! I love it. I pull a 28.5 fifth wheel camper with it and it works great for me!

JBL85 · #5 01-20-2002, 04:45 AM

yeah......wow I wanted one, but its such a big truck and burns gas.....i Want a car again =)

dogzpaws · #6 01-26-2002, 10:53 AM

I've got the 2000 V8 4X4. Its a great truck. Nothing major gone wrong yet. I know some folks have had some problems but nothing compared to the big 3. The Tundra is pretty solid.

JBL85 · #7 01-26-2002, 07:20 PM

My complaint is, it wont light the tires up from a dead stand still

freedivr2 · #8 02-11-2002, 12:04 AM

1. The 2002 iforce V-8 WILL light the tires up from a dead standstill ( and I got proof!).

2. So here's my two major "complaints"......one, the Tundra has got qute a few more square inches to wax than my old Taco had (about a six pack and a half now, vs. just a six pack), and two, it's not as easy to park as my old taco was.

JBL85 · #9 02-11-2002, 12:10 AM

how do you know its gonna light up the tires

freedivr2 · #10 02-11-2002, 12:55 AM

Ummm let's see....How about....

You stand on it real good and listen for the tire noise.......

P.S. it's a lot easier to hear when the right starts slipping if you've got LSD 'cause then you hear the driver's side too. Also much better for equal tire wear!

JBL85 · #11 02-11-2002, 01:01 AM

trust me, they dont burn out. and there is no LSD

freedivr2 · #12 02-11-2002, 02:24 PM

JBL85, your complaint was that a Tundra wouldn't light up the tires from a dead standstill. Now you're saying Tundras don't have Limited Slip Differentials. Sorry to say that you're wrong on both counts here.

Maybe we're not talking about the same thing. Perhaps it's the 245 H.P. V-8 in mine that helps spin the tires, whereas maybe you've got a V-6 in yours. I very much in fact did light up the tires in my Tundra just a few weeks ago, right before I installed a camper shell to it, just to see if it would before the shell was installed. Also, the 2002 Tundra DOES very much have a factory option for a Limited Slip Differential (again, my Tundra has that option in it, it became available in 2002. The factory installed LSD is manufactured by the DANA corp., and I hear it and the TRD after-market LSD are a little different from one another, but I'm not up on that yet). But be assured that it does have LSD..........I've got one and have experienced it in action on a couple of occassions already. By the way, that LSD really helps keep the truck a lot more straight when you're slipping in dirt off-road. I've got a 1991 taco 4x4 and when the rear end starts slipping it starts fishtailing a little until the front end grabs and straightens it out. And that's pronounced. None or very little of that same experience with the Tundra LSD.

So, I just want to set the record straight and state that you very much stand corrected if you're talking about a V-8 not being able to light up the tires and that Tundras can come with LSD as an option from the factory. If anyone doesn't believe that, particularly the LSD part which is a no-brainer, look up the Toyota website for Tundra options or just call your local dealer. And this is my last post on this goofy subject.

JBL85 · #13 02-11-2002, 09:51 PM

I said there is no lsd on mine, maybe there is, I have no idea, all I can say is i never got the tires to even squeel punching it off the line.

yeah my truck doesnt have 245hp
in california it has 240 with 315lbs of torque......so....

DragonLady · #14 02-11-2002, 11:45 PM

The "lighting up the tires" option was not available before the 2002 models. It is only available with the factory installed LSD.

Maia
:angel:

JBL85 · #15 02-12-2002, 12:36 AM

Mine is a 2002. I mean I can smoke the tires when its wet on the floor or something, but when its dry, thing grabs and HAULS made ass.....if I am turning it will burn teh tires too.

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