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101lifts2 · 04-14-2009, 11:43 PM

Should have bought GM...lol

How much was that thing? They must be giving kick ass deals now.

Dude, why do you need a trailer? Put ur bike in the back with the stands and gas, then the other ish in the cab.

Cutty72 · 04-14-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by t-rock

(2) My transmission has to be replaced more than the fluid in it.

Actually the newer Dodges trannys hold up pretty well.
And I'd much rather pull with a dodge (or ford or chevy) than with the toy.

Actually looking at a dodge diesel now... not sure if I want to buy a new to me vehicle before I leave for a year though.

Racerboy · 04-14-2009, 11:57 PM

I love Toyota's....I am currently driving my 8th one.

Looks like you went with the Double Cab.....was there an opportunity to get the CrewMax instead? If you're going big, go all the way!!

Very nice purchase! Congrats!!

t-homo · 04-15-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Actually the newer Dodges trannys hold up pretty well.
And I'd much rather pull with a dodge (or ford or chevy) than with the toy.

Actually looking at a dodge diesel now... not sure if I want to buy a new to me vehicle before I leave for a year though.

I know, but they used to be a whole new level of shit.

My dad's 99 F-250 7.3 Powerstoke pulls pretty well. Thing is a fucking beast. It's probably had a trailer behind it for 3/4 of its miles.

Adeptus_Minor · 04-15-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Amblyopic

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(1)- Except Fuel Mileage

There is no such thing as good mileage in a truck.
There is only more and less shitty.

That's a damn fine Tundra.

Quick281 · 04-15-2009, 02:45 AM

Nice truck and congrats on getting through a big stage of life. At some point here I intend to return to school. With a new job and a new race season it sounds like you have much to look forward too!

Good choice on the truck. My buddy has one but with smaller wheels and no gps but he loves it.

marko138 · 04-15-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

Actually the newer Dodges trannys hold up pretty well.
And I'd much rather pull with a dodge (or ford or chevy) than with the toy.

Actually looking at a dodge diesel now... not sure if I want to buy a new to me vehicle before I leave for a year though.

The newer Chrysler tranny's are definately a hell of a lot better than they used to be.

Cutty72 · 04-15-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

There is no such thing as good mileage in a truck.
There is only more and less shitty.

That's a damn fine Tundra.

I'd call 23 mpg pretty good.

02 Powerstroke with a 6 speed.

ceo012384 · 04-20-2009, 10:14 AM

Truck is at the local Line-X franchise getting the bedliner sprayed in today

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Originally Posted by shmike

Why so big?

We comfortably raced three people / bikes, plus a pit scooter, giant tent, 2 generators, etc. out of an 8 x16.

For one or two people, get a 6 x 12 V-nose. You'll save money and have 1/2 the axles / tires to deal with.

Plus, you won't believe the MPG difference between a V and flat front trailer.

I think I will go with the V-nose for mileage reasons but still a 7 x 14 (plus the V). The extra width makes it a lot easier to move around compared to a six.

I don't need all the space now but I will want it in the future. If you haven't noticed, I'm a 'do it once, do it right' kind of guy

I want to build in a workbench and my tool chests and a fridge, have room for a couple bikes, and also I am going to sleep in the thing on race weekends.

Also might help my buddy trailer his spec miata to the track a bunch of times.

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Pretty RiceRuck

You mean my Tundra that was designed and built in the USA, that is more american than most 'american' trucks? Unlike the GMs that are made in Canada? Yeah, that.

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Should have bought GM...lol

How much was that thing? They must be giving kick ass deals now.

Dude, why do you need a trailer? Put ur bike in the back with the stands and gas, then the other ish in the cab.

No, I shouldn't have.

I got a very good deal on the truck, about 10k off sticker. I beat them up pretty good on it, I don't think I made any friends there

. For a reliable truck that will actually hold its value (unlike the other suggestions), that kind of discount is pretty ridiculous.

I am not going to stuff the cab full of supplies and load and unload my racebike every time I want to go to the track. I can practically have an entire workshop in the trailer... just hook it up and go.

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Originally Posted by Racerboy

I love Toyota's....I am currently driving my 8th one.

Looks like you went with the Double Cab.....was there an opportunity to get the CrewMax instead? If you're going big, go all the way!!

Very nice purchase! Congrats!!

Thanks dude... although I will be using an enclosed trailer for race weekends and track day trips, I would also like to have the ability to just throw a bike in the back and take it to a buddy's house or whatever.... the CrewMax bed is too short to do that with.

Plus, I don't give a shit about my passengers in the backseat

Bluestreak · 04-20-2009, 02:17 PM

Looks good!

Toyota trucks are not my cup of tea, but the interior looks well done. They really changed those trucks in 2006 right? The previous Tundra had a very wimpy rear axel.

I don't know why, but I can't stand that type of shifter. I still prefer the one on the console.

I'm on my 3rd Dodge truck. Might actually get a Chevy or Ford next time around though. I'm tired of trade in value plummeting by 10k the second I drive off the lot. Besides, Chrysler may not be around in another year or so.

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Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Nice truck and congrats on getting through a big stage of life. At some point here I intend to return to school. With a new job and a new race season it sounds like you have much to look forward too! Good choice on the truck. My buddy has one but with smaller wheels and no gps but he loves it. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

04-20-2009, 02:17 PM	#30
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	Looks good! Toyota trucks are not my cup of tea, but the interior looks well done. They really changed those trucks in 2006 right? The previous Tundra had a very wimpy rear axel. I don't know why, but I can't stand that type of shifter. I still prefer the one on the console. I'm on my 3rd Dodge truck. Might actually get a Chevy or Ford next time around though. I'm tired of trade in value plummeting by 10k the second I drive off the lot. Besides, Chrysler may not be around in another year or so. __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.