Toyota Tundra FAQ

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Table of contents

1) What is the Toyota Tundra ? 2) What’s different in the 2001 and 2002 model year Tundras ? 3) What is the Sequoia ? 4) How Safe is the Tundra ? 5) Is it an import, or is it an American truck ? 6) What is TRD ? 7) What does the 2000 Motor Trend Truck of the Year award really mean ? 8) What’s the difference between Base, SR5, and Limited ? 9) What does SR5 mean anyways ? 10) How do I Change the headlight/fog lamp bulbs ? 11) How do I Fix the back seat angle ? 12) How do I remove Stickers, Emblems and Badges ? 13) I hate Daytime Running Lamps. Can I disconnect them ? 14) What is this “clay” stuff? Does this mean I put a mud mask on my truck? 15) What do I “feed” my Tundra ? 16) What is this plastic stuff under my truck ? 17) I’m missing a lock ? How do I get one ? 18) My Cruise Control is running erratically. What’s causing it ? 19) I’ve seen these mirrors that blink as the turn signal blinks. What are they ? 20) My Air Conditioning isn’t blowing cold. Why is this happening ? 21) What are these brown spots on my paint ?

What is the Toyota Tundra ?

History - The Toyota Tundra is Toyota Motor Corporation’s second attempt at producing a full size truck for the American marketplace. It’s predecessor is the Toyota T-100. (The T-100 never really took off in the American market due to two primary reasons: A V6 Engine was the biggest you could get, and the truck was not made in America, so it was subject to heavy import tariffs.) Prototypes of the Tundra was released to Toyota Motorsports particpants (PPI Racing with Ivan Stewart, and Rod Millen Motorsports) in 1998, starting rumor mills worldwide as to the possible replacement of the T-100.

It first began as an engine upgrade to the existing T-100 racing variant from a V6 to a V8. Publically introduced in it’s closest current form at various motor shows from 1998 to 1999, the Toyota Tundra was originally called the “T-150”. Caught in a blizzard of bad press from both Ford Motor Corporation (who thought it would confuse people with the F150) and automotive critics, the name was changed to Tundra. To read an article on the T-150 and see pictures of a concept T-150, the New England TTORA (Tacoma Territory Off Roader’s Association) has a copy of the article at http://webm3233.ntx.net/putnam/ttora/junk/t150.htm .

What’s different in the 2001 and 2002 model year Tundras ?

According to the postings at http://www.tundrasolutions.com, the following changes will be available for the 2001 model year Tundras:

New standard bed-rail caps for all Access Cabs Tailgate Cap in the regular bed PU. Improves the truck’s appearance and protects the bed finish. Painted rear bumper on 4x2 BASE models standard, so now all Tundras will have a standard rear bumper. V6 models are now built with upgraded alternators (from 70 AMP to 80AMP) and all V6 Tundras will all have 50 State emissions.

There is also a new full color-keyed package available on the Limited models (front grille surround, front bumper, lower valance, and rear bumper). SR5’s available with premium 3-in-one 6-disc in dash changer (like 2000 Limited EJ codes). OF (offroad package cars) can be ordered on a 2WD SR5 now. (This means that there will be a PreRunner type package for the Tundras, just like the Tacomas. Ed.) Two new exterior colors available: silver sky metallic and desert sand metallic (deleted are platinum metallic, golden sand, and autumn red mica). MSRP increases an average of 1.7 - 2.0%. Option pricing changes are minimal due to the introduction of “value packages” for certain models. “Destination Charge” on the MSRP is renamed: “Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee”. According to some 2001 Tundra owners, the rear seat also has additional padding for a slightly improved seat angle.

The 2002 Tundra has some minor color changes, and the Limited Slip Differential option (code LD) will be available for SR5’s as a standard option without ABS. Code LD can be combined with other options if you factory order it.

What is the Sequoia ?

The Toyota Sequoia is a Sport Utility Vehicle that will be based on the Tundra frame. Originally shown in various automotive shows in 1999 and 2000, the Sequoia will be larger than the 4Runner, and is roughly the same size as the Land Cruiser. Average Retail List will be around $35000. The Land Cruiser will still be around as the “ultimate” Toyota SUV, however, due to it’s all-wheel drive and it’s reputation. Toyota has mentioned that it will not discontinue the Land Cruiser to make way for the Sequoia. At this time, there is no planned Toyota Racing Development Package for 4x2 or 4x4 Sequoias. Engine components and driveline components will be similar to the Tundra.

The Sequoia shares some of the same sheet metal (hood, front doors, front quarter panels, etc) with the Tundra. The Sequoia does have a more active drivetrain, complete with slip detection and traction control. The Sequoia also has 4 wheel disc brakes. Be aware that some dealerships at this time of writing may and can charge up to $10,000 extra for a Sequoia due to demand.

How Safe is the Tundra ?

Pretty safe for a full size Truck. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the Tundra gets a four out of five star rating for the driver, the passenger gets a three out of five star rating. The ratings are generated from a test in which a real Access Cab Tundra was crashed into a fixed barrier (it’s a concrete wall) at 35MPH. The test dummies inside the Tundra are then taken out, and insturmentation inside the test dummies are then analyzed as to how hard the crash was to the occupants. The star rating denotes that the driver will have a 11-20% chance of a serious injury, and the passenger will have a 21-35% chance of a serious injury (the 2001 has equal ratings for driver and passenger of 11-20%). The ratings take into account the following items:

• Probability of a head injury
• Probability of a femur (leg) fracture
• Probability of a chest injury

On 6/4/01, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rated the Tundra the safest full sized light truck. The IIHS uses a 40mph offset crash test, which is different from the test that the NTSB uses. For more information, view the NTSB web site at www.ntsb.gov, or the IIHS at www.hwysafety.org.

Is it an import, or is it an American truck ?

The Tundra’s engine parts and some other parts are probably the only thing that is assembled in Japan. The truck itself is assembled in a new multi-million dollar facility in Princeton, Indiana. According to Toyota’s web site, the engine is produced in West Virginia and will be produced in a new facility somewhere else in the United States. The reasoning for assembling the truck in the United States is two-fold. One is to avoid the large import tariffs that occur when you import something from Japan. BMW did something similar to make their new X-series SUV, and Mercedes-Benz (now DaimlerChrysler) did the same thing to make their ML320/420 series. The second is to appeal to American buyers, who are one of the most loyal truck buyers in the world. The “Buy American” statement can now be applied to the Tundra.

The second generation Tundra, which debuted in 2007, brought with it the creation of a new truck plant in San Antonio, Texas. This plant is one of the newest in the Toyota family, and it has the capacity to build as many as 250,000 Tundras a year. Combined with the Indiana plant, Toyota can build nearly 350,000 Tundras a year at max capacity, all of which are assembled in the USA.

TundraHeadquarters.com created a map of the U.S. suppliers for the Toyota Tundra. Map of U.S. Toyota Tundra Suppliers It shows that a large portion of the components in the truck are made in the USA. Indeed, a recent article on TundraHeadquarters pointed out that the new Tundra has more domestic components than a new Dodge Ram Tundra more American than Dodge Ram.

What is TRD ?

TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development. They are a semi-independent design, engineering, production, and marketing arm of Toyota. Working hand in hand with Toyota Motorsports, TRD produces and distributes parts that can be added to your Toyota vehicle that increases the performance, handling, looks, etc of any Toyota vehicle. Many vehicles, the Tundra included, come from the Toyota factory or distributor port with some of these TRD Parts installed. There are three offshoots of TRD. One is L-Tuned, a specific arm of TRD that handles nothing but Lexus modifications.

Lexus is the luxury arm of Toyota Motor Corporation. The other is Kazuma, which is the professional racing parts distribution arm of TRD. The third is TRD Sport Parts, which is the “common” TRD Parts distribution arm. One big side benefit to TRD parts is that if you purchase TRD parts and have a dealer install them, the parts will be covered under the balance of your manufacturer’s warranty. You can reach TRD at http://www.trdusa.com. Kazuma can be found at www.kazumaparts.com. TRD Sport Parts can be found at http://www.trdsportparts.com. L-Tuned can be found at www.l-tuned.com.

What does the 2000 Motor Trend Truck of the Year award really mean ?

To tell the truth: Absolutely Nothing. Motor Trend has a tendency to give the Truck of The Year award to the manufacturer who does something really innovative with their model line. This includes styling changes (read, exterior sheet metal), major engine changes, best value, or major driveline changes. Each of the major manufacturers have won the same award recently. Dodge won when they did their “Peterbilt” style design, Ford won when they introduced the new style F150, and so did Chevy/GMC when they redid the C/K 1500 series in 1999 and the 2500HD in 2001.

What’s the difference between Base, SR5, and Limited ?

Base - Base is exactly that. It’s the no-frills version of the Tundra, ususally equipped with a V6, manual transmission, and has some decent options like Air Conditioning. SR5 - This is the most flexible version. You can go as low or as high in terms of the options as you want. Most SR5’s are found either as 4x4 single cab longbeds, 4x2 Access Cab Shortbeds, or 4x4 Access Cab Shortbeds. Most have V8 engines. Limited - This is the top of the line. Most are Access Cabs with either 4x4 or 4x2 suspensions, V8 engines, and leather bucket seats.

What does SR5 mean anyways ?

In the latter part of the 1970’s, the SR5 connotation denoted an option code for the HiLux series of trucks, similar to what the Z71 option code currently means for an upgraded Chevy or GMC pickup or Tahoe/Yukon. Originally released around 1975, the ‘S’ denoted Sport, ‘R’ denoted the RN motor code, and ‘5’ denoted the 5-speed transmission. It quickly caught on and jk,hjk,.gkthe SR5 connotation passed onto the Corolla and then onto other Toyota car models. Even though the HiLux name was dropped in 1979 for the United States market, it is still used today elsewhere in the world as the name for a Tacoma-like pickup and/or the 4Runner, depending on the market. Note: Some other historical information shows that the Corolla had the “SR5” designation first, then it was passed on to the HiLux series. The majority of historical information seems to promote the HiLux first, then the Corolla, rather than vice-versa. Today, the SR5 generally denotes a specifc Toyota trim level, with a more sporty look and wide flexibility for options. bm,khjmgvyujduyjdtyh

How do I Change the headlight/fog lamp bulbs ?

This modification is quite easy to do. The Tundra is equipped with headlights that use a standard 55 Watt H4 Halogen Bulb. To some, the stock bulbs need to be replaced. You can replace the stock H4 bulb with another manfacturer’s H4 bulb. Sylvania, PIAA, and others all produce a replacement bulb. Please be aware that you should not exceed the specified wattage of the stock bulb. Some Tundra owners have been able to replace the stock bulb with an 80 watt bulb with no ill effects. However, it is not recommended to do so without being aware that you may need to upgrade the wiring harness and or headlight assembly. Replacement headlight assemblies are $170 each from the dealer. If you melt one, it may be an expensive replacement. The stock fog lamps are a standard 9006 halogen bulb that uses a bayonet type twist mount. You can use any 51 watt bulb that is 9006 compatible.

Subject: 3.2 - HID Style Headlamps

Some owners wish to replace their lights with a HID (High Intensity Discharge) Xenon kit. True HID kits will require you to rewire your headlamps but can use the existing reflector assembly. Two companies produce HID kits for the H4 series bulbs. One word of warning: You may lose your high beams. (Lexus, Mercedes, and other manufacturers that use HID bulbs mix a standard halogen bulb for high beams in their reflector assemblies.) American Products Company sells a true HID system that uses the stock assembly with a H4 type mounting. The website is at http://www.4apc.net/HID.htm. American Products Company does not sell direct to the public. The H4 kit from APC can be purchased for $799 from Street Beat in Phoenix. Their phone number is 602-254-4332. A website called HIDLights.com also is selling (and they are on a clearance sale) their H4 kit for $825. You can reach them at www.hidlights.com. A Canadian company has begun to sell true HID High/Low beam conversion kits. The cost for the H4 system is $1329. The website is at http://www.hitechimportlighting.com/bellofhid.htm .

How do I Fix the back seat angle ?

One of the biggest complaints with the Tundra is the lack of angle on the rear seat in Access Cab configurations. Listed below is a solution found on a Toyota Tundra Owner’s web site at http://www.tundrasolutions.com. The posting is taken from the forum verbatim. Be aware that parts and UPC codes can and will change. “Well, this has been posted before, but I’ll list my complete part list, instructions, and the URL from this message board that first discussed this. Here’s the exact part list that compiled: Go to Pep Boys and get this:

• End Link Bushings, part # 0-52582-00609. $8.99. The Phoenix area Pep Boys quit carrying bolt hardware, so I had to go to Home Depot for the rest....

Go to Home Depot and get this:

• Quantity (4), Hex Bolt, Metric. Pitch 1.25 8mm-1.25x40mm B Zinc. UPC # 30699-40748
• Quantity (4), Flat Washer, 8mmx1.25, UPC # 30699-36338
• Quantity (4), Lock Washer, 8mmx1.25. This one did not have a UPC code. If you can’t get them, 5/16th Lock Washers will also work.

The pitch is VERY important. If you cannot match them at Home Depot, get the bolts somewhere else ! Lift both seats bottoms on the back seat of your Tundra. Look at the gap between the carpeted area of your floor and the bottom of the seat back cushion. You will see four black bolt heads in a #12 Metric size spaced roughly on the left third and right third of the seat bottom. Get a Metric Socket Set. Make sure you have at least a 5” extender (or use two extenders). Take a #12 metric socket, and remove either the two bolts on the driver’s side or the passenger side (and only two !!). Get the longer bolt. Holding the head of the longer bolt in your left hand, place a lock washer, then a flat washer down the shaft of the bolt. Take a bushing, pull your seat back forward from the bottom, place the bushing into the space between the back wall of the truck sheet metal and the seat back frame. Make sure that the conical side of the bushing faces forward. Line up the hole of the bushing with the bolt holes, and then insert the bolt. Turn the bolt down with your fingers for at least 3 turns. Repeat this procedure with the other open mount. Go to the opposite side and follow the steps above. I noticed that if I only did two, it was easier to mount. After installing all 4, tighten all 4 bolts using a metric # 13 socket. You are now done ! Lower your seat bottoms, and sit in the back. You’ll notice a difference in how the seat back fits against your lower back.” Editor’s Note : Some people have reported using slightly longer bushings (1.5”) to get a better seat angle. Other people have reported that you can get four shock absorber bushings for $2.99 at any Pep Boys, and have substituted these for the sway bar bushings. Your mileage may vary on this modification. Subject: 3.4 - Bed Extender

Many of you have seen the “bed extender” that has been available for the Ford F150 SuperCrew, Nissan Frontier 4-Door, and other shorter-than-short bed trucks. There is one available for the Tundra (and other full sized trucks) as well. Dealers can carry this add-on and can charge up to $250 for this extender. AMP Research is the manufacturer, but does not sell direct to the public. (Their address is www.amp-research.com.) You can purchase this extender from the distributors for around $185. The URL for the one of the distributors (AutoStyles) is: http://autostyles.com/truckbedextender.htm. If you cannot find a distributor, contact your Toyota dealership or Steel Horse Automotive at www.steelhorseautomotive.com. The extender is mounted to a bracket, which in turn is mounted to the rear tie downs bolts. The tie down bolts are replaced with longer ones to facilitate the installation of the bracket. The bracket kit has a part number of PT329-34101, and will say “Tundra Bracket Kit” on the box. Be aware that you do need to purchase the smaller truck version of the bed extender. This is due to the fact that the height of the Tundra’s truck bed is not as deep as the ones from Chevy/GMC, Dodge, and Ford. The smaller truck version is adjustable to the width of the Tundra’s bed width. Please lock your tailgate to prevent the theft of your bed extender. Your extender can be removed, and the locking of the tailgate prevents the bed extender from being placed in a “12 O’Clock” position, which allows it to be removed from the brackets.

How do I remove Stickers, Emblems and Badges ?

Some owners prefer the “clean look” for their Tundras. Many remove the Emblems, badges, and stickers from their vehicles. The easiest way is to utilize a hair dryer to heat the item and area enough to remove them. Others have used a combination of heat, dental floss (preferably Glide ™ brand floss), and De-Solv-It. Your mileage may vary. WARNING: Some owners have reported that the paint underneath the emblems and stickers “chip off” when they are removed. This may be due to the application of emblems and stickers before the paint is totally cured at the factory. If this occurs, your only option may be to have the entire truck repainted, depending on the level of damage.

I hate Daytime Running Lamps. Can I disconnect them ?

“Tundras with DRL’s have two gray electrical connectors located between the battery and the inner fender liner. One of these connectors is fastened to the fender liner and has two black wires leading to another component also fastened to the fender. Disconnect this one and your daylight running lights are inoperative. If you change your mind simply reconnect and you are back to stock.” The Tacoma Territory Off Roaders Association (TTORA.COM) has posted the actual TSB (TSB EL011-00) that was issued on October 2000. This is the official method of disabling the Daytime Running Lamps.

• • • This will not work on the Sequoia***

What is this “clay” stuff? Does this mean I put a mud mask on my truck?

Well, the proper way to put a mud mask on your truck is to run it off road during or after a heavy rain storm ! Actually, a clay bar is used by detailers to remove particles off of your paint’s finish. It ends up leaving your paint with a clean, smooth feel, and does not affect your clearcoat. It does strip off all wax, so be sure to re-wax your vehicle. Zaino Brothers and Erazer both have clay materials for use with automotive detailing. Zaino Brothers is at www.zainobros.com, Erazer is at www.erazer.com.

What do I “feed” my Tundra ?

The owners’ manual states that you can put plain ‘ole 87 Octane Unleaded Gas. Do that and your Tundra will be very happy. There is no mention of not putting in fuels laced with MTBE or Ethanol, so it seems that seasonal additives required in some areas will not damage your engine. MTBE may be phased out due to groundwater contamination in some areas (specifically the Southwestern and Western United States), so Ethanol will probably be the only oxygenation additive in the future. On a side note: Many owners have asked some questions about Octane levels. Octane levels are a method of determining how fast the fuel-air mixture burns in the piston cylinders in your engine. The higher the number, the more resistant the gasoline is to igniting due to compression and heat before the spark plug ignites the fuel (known as “knocking”). Your Tundra engine is calibrated for 87 octane fuel, and unless you are getting severe knocking in your engine, don’t buy higher octane fuel.

What is this plastic stuff under my truck ?

Some varieties of Tundras utilize either all metal skid plates, all plastic skid plates, or a combination of plastic and metal, with metal being used in the heavier theoretical “impact” areas of the Tundra, such as the front engine and transfer case areas. (The FAQ Author’s personal Tundra is the plastic/metal combination) In reality, there really is no difference between the all metal variety vs. the all plastic variety. Both versions will do what they are supposed to do: Prevent damage to the powertrain components. Some people prefer the theory that “all metal will be better because of load bearing capabilities”, where others prefer that “all plastic will allow the plate to bounce back rather than being hammered back into shape”. Composite plastics have proven to be as strong as metal in many cases, with the advantage of a possible lighter weight. Newer metals (such as Easton’s Scandanium) offer the strength of steel with lightness of Titanium and Aluminum. In any case, this debate will probably go down into the realms of the discussions with Chevy vs. Ford vs. Dodge vs. Is the Tundra a full size truck...etc.

I’m missing a lock ? How do I get one ?

Well, just like the Electronic Brake Controllers, Toyota Engineers figured we didn’t need one for the Glove Compartment or any of the stowage compartments (center console, rear seat storage, etc.) There are no plans to add one for the 2001 model year either.

What is the difference between “hub centric” and “bolt or lug centric” rims ? Ninety Nine percent of all vehicles out in the world today utilze a “hub centric” rim. What that means is that when your tire/wheel combination is being balanced by a tire shop, they utilize a balance machine that relies on the hub of the rim to be a “true centering” aid. In other words, the center hole of the rim is what the tire shop uses to base the tire/wheel combination balance on. The factory alloys on the Tundra SR5 and Limited are reported to be Hub Centric rims. Some Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, Land Cruiser and Tundra factory rims have been reported to be “bolt centric” or “lug centric”, which means that the tire/wheel combination must be centered on the lugs, and not using the center hub. An excellent example of this is the Ivan Stewart TRD wheel for the Tundra, which is a Lug Centric Wheel. To correct this, tire shops and service centers must use a combination of a Hunter tire balance machine and a Haweka adapter. According to the Internet, all 4Runner wheels must be balanced using this combination per TSB SU002-96. The Tundra equivalent to the 4Runner TSB is TSB# BR003-00. Please ask your dealership or your tire service center if they have the listed equipment. It has been reported that many Toyota dealers do not. If you have tire work done at a Toyota dealership, ask to see the actual lug centric converter.

My Cruise Control is running erratically. What’s causing it ?

This has bugged some Tundra owners, and has been reported as a problem by some. The cruise control and the onboard computer sometimes do not agree, making or forcing the cruise control subsystem to make wierd decisions like accelerating without downshifting, or speeding up about 3-5 MPH above the desired speed, then slowing down. This seems to be normal, but not desired, behavior from the cruise control and the vehicle’s computer.

I’ve seen these mirrors that blink as the turn signal blinks. What are they ?

These rear view mirrors that you see that “blink” as the turn signal is activated are made by a company called Muth Mirror Systems. First made popular by the Ford Expedition, there are two add ons available from Muth that can be adapted to the Tundra. 1) A Wide Angle Signal mirror, which is an add on to your existing mirrors 2) The original Automotive Signal mirror, which replaces the driver’s side and passenger mirrors on your Tundra.

My Air Conditioning isn’t blowing cold. Why is this happening ?

This seems to be a common happening due to the automobile manufacturers going to R134A refrigerant. In the FAQ author’s hometown of Phoenix, R134A equipped vehicles tend to blow air that is not as cold as R12 equipped vehicles. R134A equipped vehicles will also take longer to get colder than R12 equipped vehicles. Some people may argue that it takes forever for any vehicle to get cold air during the summer heat of Phoenix, but it takes less time for a ‘92 Honda Civic with R12 to get cold air then the Author’s 2000 V8 Tundra Access Cab. For those of you who didn’t know, R12 was taken off the shelves due to studies (?) showing that R12 and other ChloroFluoroCarbons (CFC’s) deplete the ozone layer. The other common theory of R12’s disapperance is due to Dupont’s copyright and patents of R12 expiring a few years back, forcing Dupont to lobby world governments to ban R12. R12 is now required to be recycled by automotive repair facilities.

What are these brown spots on my paint ?

These brown spots on your paint are imbedded metallic particles that has gone through the clearcoat and has imbedded itself underneath the clearcoat. Commonly called “Rail Dust”, the particles can be removed by using a clay bar. Some severe cases can be cured by using a spray of oxalic acid, but that can damage plastic parts. According to DaimlerChrysler Corporation, clay bar treatments are the only recommended solution to remove rail dust on all their vehicles, including the Mercedes-Benz Line. Toyota recommends claying the vehicle before waxing them in their Lexus recondtioned used car certification program.