Comments on: Fred’s Tundra Bed Bounce Horror Story

By: Mickey

Mickey — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:40:52 +0000

Robert not everyone is having the issues you have. The bed bounce happens to be in certain states on the interstate. So your statement isn’t true here in Jax, Fl.

By: robert ramos

robert ramos — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:53:23 +0000

i have a 2008 tundra ,live in southern california, and am sick of this truck,the ride, and toyota corporation for not doing anything to come to a solution for this problem, its very dissapointing because i bought a toyota for the good reputation it had , obviously if other owners felt this problem like i did theyd be mad as hell too- ive owned it since may 2007-i guess some of you think it is better to “look” good than to “feel” goood

By: Tommie Jones

Tommie Jones — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:06:29 +0000

I recently traded my 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab slt for a 2008 Toyota Tundra TRD Limited, because I needed more room in the back row of my truck.I had the Dodge at Fort Knox,Ky and purchased the Toyota here in Ft Mcpherson,Ga and I haven’t noticed any bed bounce with the vehicle.One thing I did notice with my vehicle is that my rear shocks are Carolina Blue and Yellow.Now I’m not saying this may fix your problem but this seems kind of odd that the shocks are this particular color.

By: The Kidd

The Kidd — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:58:31 +0000

Just got a 2007 tundra TRD 2wd. Have only driven about 50 miles in it, and have not experienced the bed bounce yet. I will let you know that I had a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 ext. cab 4×4, and it had the bed bounce. I am guessing that the problem in these trucks lies in the long wheel base, heavy truck weight, and bad suspesion pairing. The Toyota has the best styling, most user friendly cab, beafiest motor/tranny combo out there, so a little bounce shouldn’t deter you from these trucks. CHEERS!!!

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:26:09 +0000

I’ve been sitting here for a half hour now reading this garb about bounce. I live in Canada; the largest freeway near me has around 25miles of concrete; I travel this road daily and have not found anything wrong with my 08 Crewmax. In fact it rides better than my Mercedes SL and the wifes Caddy. I have driven every type of truck you could possibly imagine from Rangers to F550’s; Shivvy 4X4s Dodges and the only truck that comes even close to this truck for ride and handling is the 09 Dodge 1500; but the comfort is not even close for the creature comfort side. I suggest you guys all try getting public transit tickets

By: dj

dj — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:58:04 +0000

I have a 07 tundra, i live in az. It rides very well, my wife thought it rode like car. I am a contractor all i drive is trucks. My Dodge dually 4×4 can ride a little rough at times, but not bad. I have lived and travel in Calif. a lot, the roads do suck. I have never had a problem with it. maybe you should buy car.

By: RK

RK — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:44:47 +0000

I’ve just purchased an 08 Crewmax 2wd, since I’m commited to the purchase of this vehilce, I’ve added a Willybar (400 lbs.) and a pair of Sulastic Plastic Springs (replacement shackles). This has made the smooth ride on other surfaces smoother and has tamed the majority of the Bed Bouce encountered on the concrete California Highways. These two items cost me about $1,200.00 installed, but now I can travel in relative comfort. My general work area is from Arvin, California to Stockton, California. With occasional trips to Southern California and the Bay Area. I live near the Fresno Area. I’ve written a letter to Toyota Motor about my fix and cost to fix but am not expecting a response.

By: Mickey

Mickey — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:36:53 +0000

Agree James. At least you know what it feels like. Down here in flat Jax don’t really have any roads with that just 2 small sections of 2 bridges has it.

By: James

James — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:38:55 +0000

Yes, Toyota has left their California customers in trucks that ride very rough on Cali concrete freeways. They use a flexible frame that resonates for larger frame lengths, and these Tundras are the longest frame length they have been selling. The smaller vehicles did not have this problem, as they have a higher resonant frequency (shorter frame), so the problem doesnt really manifest itself for these vehicles.

The flexible frame is a large part of the reason that Toyota vehicles are so robust. My guess is that although these trucks are annoying as hell to drive in Cali, they will still be running down the road 200 to 300k miles later, and probably still shaking like that. Ive owned four Toyota trucks, and all of them have ridden rough, but the 07 Crewmax is by far the worst. We buy Toyota cause we want a truck that will run for years, and maintain resale value, but not for the smooth ride.

I moved from Cali to DC, and the truck rides smooth in DC. However, I do sympathise with those in Cali, as it is VERY uncomfortable ride on those freeways with one of these trucks!!

By: admin (Jason)

admin (Jason) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:15:13 +0000

Mickey - Fred’s experience was actually an arbitration, and no he didn’t include the DOT.