Comments on: Is the Tundra’s Bed Bounce Problem Overstated?

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:20:56 +0000

Al – I appreciate where you’re coming from, but information about this problem has been around for a few years now. I realize the dealership didn’t go out of their way to tell you about this issue (and that’s a little dishonest on their part), but at the same time it’s up to you to do your research. A quick internet search about “2007 Toyota Tundra problems” before you signed the paperwork would have lead you straight to our website and info on the bed bounce problem.
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As for the fix, there are a few options: 1) More weight. This works and it’s pretty cheap (the cost of a few sandbags). 2) Different shocks. It won’t cure the problem, but it will reduce it. 3) The Willy Bar. It costs a few hundred dollars, but by all accounts it works well. 4) Sulastic springs. We’re dropping an article about these later this week. They wouldn’t be my first choice, but they might be worth considering.

By: Al

Al — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:09:03 +0000

Just purchased an ‘07 Dbl Cab w/TRD. Low 28k miles on it. CPO from a dealer in Los Angeles. I test drove it before purchasing it on the streets….didn’t see a problem. A few days later, after I had purchased the truck, I went on a stretch of freeway out in the Riverside/Corona area and boy did the cab bounce….it wasn’t pleasant. Since then, I’ve taken it to the dealer to have it checked out….the sales manager admitted the problem was there…in fact, he said he had taken the truck home one evening and experienced the problem. He said he hated it! Interesting that these guys take you for a test drive down streets in LA that are congested…..very deceiving. There’s no fix according to the dealer. They had me finally test drive it with a mechanic of theirs (not much of a “test drive” when I already own it) on a stretch of the 110 freeway and he felt it. He ALSO said he knows of the problem and hates it himself. In fact he wouldn’t buy a Tundra for this particular reason. Great! He also said, NO FIX. Nothing can be done. He explained what everyone else has said, it’s a truck and unless you have some weight on it, best of luck to you! I’m really considering asking the dealer to buy it back….fortunately, CA has lemon laws and in my opinion, if not all Tundra’s have this issue, this truck should be considered a Lemon.

By: Admin (Jason)

Admin (Jason) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:29:14 +0000

Eddie – Others have said that stretch of highway is bad. I have yet to drive it…keep forgetting…but it’s on my list of things to do next time I’m in Denver.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:57:28 +0000

I’m a new Tundra owner (my first pickup). Picked my 2010 Tundra Dbl in November 2009. I experienced the “bed bounce” for the first time this past weekend while driving from Colorado Springs to Denver. While driving through Monument and Castle Rock, which both use concrete highways, I experienced the “bounce.” The bounce was so bad going through Castle Rock, it was like my wife and I were in a vibrating massage chair on high. I’m going to look into the Rancho 9000 solution.

By: admin (Jason)

admin (Jason) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:05:06 +0000

Sak – That’s great info – thanks for sharing.

By: Sak Uunila

Sak Uunila — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:57:09 +0000

There seems to be a difference with crew max and double cabs, likely because of length of box and cab. The double I have driven and owners I talked to have all been horrible, especially with the trd shocks. The limited are much better but not good.
I have now installed rancho 9000 all around, with firestone air bags in the back. The ranchos gave me 2.5 inch lift up front and air bags about an inch. Ride quality is very good now. All the higway bounce is gone. These shocks are very adjustable and the difference can be felt easily. I am running at 7 in front and 5 in back with 15 lbs in air bags on lightly loaded truck. The ride is what is should have been all along. Love the ride now.
cheers
sak

By: jimmy

jimmy — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:19:58 +0000

I have a 2008 tundra with 12000 miles, I have the same bed bounce , but with 2 bag of topsoil in the bed my problem was solved. roll on crewmax

By: Mickey

Mickey — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:15:58 +0000

Jorge I’ve encountered many of cement highways and interstates with 60,000 miles on my 07 CM. I haven’t encountered it at all. I’m not saying it doesn’t happen but half of the blame goes to the road you’re on. You state you just moved to that area but you drove your 96 Ram there before with no problems. Not all areas are having this bounce like you have.

By: jorge

jorge — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:12:57 +0000

the bed bounce is real, and it’s absolutely unbearable, I just move to an area of SO CAL where I have to use a 30 mile stretch of road and can’t avoid it. my 2007 tundra bounce and shakes so much I honestly feel like it’s going to fall apart. I can’t imagine having some kind of sensitive cargo, like a flat panel tv or electronics, they would never survive….for those doubters, you have never encountered a concrete freeway, and pray you never do. but if one pays 40k for a truck, wouldn’t you expect to be able to drive it and not worry about such things? I had a 1996 ram and never had any issues driving the same road. I called toyota and they won’t even admit that it’s an issue. all they could say was that it was a “charateristic” of the truck, I call it a FLAW and will never EVER buy toyota again, I’ve been a loyal toyota customer most of my adult life, but it’s an insult to dump defective junk on people and not even acknowledge the problem.

By: Sak Uunila

Sak Uunila — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:58:49 +0000

I installed firestone air bags in addtions to the rancho shocks and the ride is very good. The air bags seem to cushion the vibrations from the suspension and frame. Highly recommend this combo. Now the truck is enjoyable in all conditions. I will next add a set of rancho 9000 with the quick lifts to lift and level the truck a bit.
cheers
sak