2022 Toyota Tundra Truck

2022 Toyota Tundra Truck

We’ve known what it looks like for over a month. Now we’ve got the specs to go with the images. The 2022 Toyota Tundra lineup will be led by the impressive new TRD Pro, powered by a hybrid twin-turbo V6…

The Ultimate Guide to Bedracks for your Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra is a very capable, full-sized pickup but, if you need maximum storage solutions and organization, you might need to look into some bed racks. Regardless if you are doing some overlanding, or a weekend camping trip, bed racks make a world of difference in your Tundra. Bed racks are a popular mod to Tundras that are railed systems that bolt into or clamp onto the bed of your truck in minutes. They allow you to mount your gear to the sides and top of the unit keeping what you need organized and within reach. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW What Do You Need Them For? Need is a subjective word that, for lack of better words, depends on your needs. What gear do you need to carry? Do you need a rooftop tent? Is it something you want on your daily driver? These are all things to take into consideration when you start looking at bed racks. If you do some serious camping, overlanding, or just like to be prepared, a bed rack can become your new best friend. How are they installed? Installing a bed rack on a Toyota Tundra is generally pretty easy. Some clamp on, others need some drilling. It all depends on the kit you get. There is generally nothing too complicated, and they all involve using some basic hand tools that you should have laying around, or tools that would be worth investing in for future projects. How do they work? Bed racks give you another layer of storage above your bed. In most cases, these racks will have flat rails that stretch across the top of the rack to give you anchor points to tie down your gear, or mount things like rooftop tents. If you have a bed rack that is taller to match the height of your cab’s roofline, it is common to find rails or mounting points on the side that allow for more locations to keep your gear. The sides are common to store fuel cans, water cans, tools like shovels and axes, and other slim items that won’t extend the overall width of your Tundra by too much. What heights do they come in? There are three main heights that you can find for your Toyota Tundra: flush, roof height, and mid height. Flush height would rest right across the top of your bed. While this limits the amount of storage that you can have under the rack as you will just be limited to the cubic footage of the bed itself, this means you can mount taller things on the rack. Even if it’s just a spare tire, you now don’t have to worry about the overall height of your truck being extended. It also gives your truck a much more subtle appearance. Bed racks that extend to the height of your cab’s roof give you maximum storage capacity in your bed and under the rack. If you have side rails as well, you have even more storage capacity at your disposal. Keep in mind that you’ll definitely be changing that overall appearance of your Tundra. It will have that overlanding/bugout look. Of course there are racks that meet in the middle as well that we will call mid height. These can also have side rails depending on the height, but of course, you will not be able to haul as much. Just keep in mind your needs, and purchase accordingly. POPULAR OPTIONS Now that you know the basics about bed racks, let’s take a look at some popular options. These are what we have found are popular on the forums, Facebook groups, and with our own customers. This is by no means a complete list. Find what works for your needs and your budget. RCI Off Road 12” HD Bed Rack One of the most popular bed racks on almost any truck would be this one from RCI. While this is a universal rack, it has not stopped anyone from making use of it on their Tundra to great success. This rack stands at 12 inches, and includes two top braces perfect for rooftop tents and other gear. One of the key features are the side rails that make your mounting capabilities almost limitless. You can hold up to 750 pounds of a static load. The rack installs quickly and looks great! You can get this rack for around $975. There are different options that include adapters, or drill-free solutions. If the 12” is too short, they also offer 18”, and one with just two bed bars to allow for a more clutter-free appearance. If you need the ultimate in lightweight, there is a 12” aluminum version as well, but that one is closer to $1200. Cali Raised Overland Bed Rack Cali Raised has been in the off-road industry for a while now. While known for their LED lighting solutions, they are no stranger to many of your other off-roading and overlanding needs. Unlike many other racks that come in one height, this kit allows you to order 7, 10, or 17.5 inches in height. It is only 55 pounds and comes with two top rails and side walls for mounting. In the event you want to get yourself a rooftop tent as well, you can get a Smittybilt tent with this kit! No guessing and researching fitment needed. Prices start at $850, but that price can be substantially higher if you add the tent. Prinsu Cab Height Bed Rack Prinsu has been mentioned in a lot of our articles before, and for good reason: they know what they are doing. Their cab height rack is no exception. In addition to being highly capable, it is one of the most aggressive looking designs. So, if you are looking for that off-road look, here’s what you need. Beyond that, you get plenty of mounting locations on the top and sides, and you can choose between bare metal or a black powder coat. Prices start at just over $1320, so they are a little pricey compared to others on this list. With a lifetime warranty though, can you really complain? Hooke Road Bed Rack If you want something that works, but won’t break the bank like other ones on this list might, Hooke Road makes one that is about half the cost as some of the others. At $500, this steel rack will give you the look and function as some of the other racks, but miss on some of the polish and elegance that you would get with the more expensive ones. It’s still easy to install and will check off most of the boxes that you need, so if you’re not looking to spend a bunch of money, this could be an option for you. Front Runner Slimline II Bed Rack Front Runner Outfitters offers something different. With most of these racks offering storage on the sides, Front Runner focuses more on the top of the rack. The lightweight aluminum design gives you maximum surface area to give you the best base for a rooftop tent, or to tie down anything you need anywhere on the rack! While more pricey with a base price of $1225, they do offer the surface area of a second bed. It’s a more streamlined design over having side storage. TO SUM IT UP Hauling your gear is something you need to take special attention to. A weekend warrior will have different needs compared to an Overlanding pro. Do you need all of the side storage mounting surface area possible, or do you need the most streamline top storage? Now that you have some idea on what’s out there, the next step is getting a bed rack for your Toyota Tundra! Get out there, haul your stuff, and have fun. Image Credits RCI Rack – Courtesy of Off Road Tents Cali Raised Rack – Courtesy of Cali Raised Prinsu Rack – Courtesy of Prinsu Hooke Road – Courtesy of Hooke Road Amazon Store Front Runner Rack – Courtesy of Front Runner

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The Six Best Toyota Tundra Campers We Could Find

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The Ultimate Guide to Toyota Tundra Lift Kits

There are two reasons people get trucks: they want to look cool, or they need a tool to get jobs done. Lift kits are one of those accessories for your Tundra that can apply to both of those people. However, let’s face it: trucks need to be lifted. Regardless of how or why you plan on lifting your Tundra, we do need to get some common terms out of the way so you can become an expert! After that, I’ll toss some examples at you, and hopefully you can determine which way is the best way to lift your ride. Technical Info and Terminology Coilover: A coilover is the front coil spring and shock assembly together as one unit. A typical spring and shock suspension are two separate parts. Shock: A shock is an oil or gas filled piston that’s designed to compress and expand with suspension travel. They are designed to absorb impacts to give you a smoother or stiffer ride, depending on the type you choose. You can see these inside your springs. Upper Control Arms: UCA are at the front of your independent front suspension (IFS). They are mainly responsible for the vertical alignment of the front spindles. They generally are not load-bearing. Lower Control Arms: LCA are also part of the front IFS. These work together with your UCA, but these see most of the load-bearing. Leaf Springs: These are one of the oldest suspension designs. Leaf springs are made of a number of strips of metal curved slightly upward and clamped together one above the other. They are found at the rear of most pickups. Add-A-Leaf: AALs are additional springs that are excessively arched to provide additional lift or support to the rear of some trucks. Leaf Pack: these are a replacement set of leaf springs. They are generally designed to have a better spring rate. Leaf packs may also add lift or additional load capacity. Alignment We have now covered all of the parts, but we need to talk about alignment. Alignment is more than just making sure your steering wheel is pointing the correct way. Even if your alignment is a hair off, it will cause uneven wear and tear on your tires and suspension. ALWAYS make sure you have your truck aligned after doing any suspension work, especially when adding a lift. Caster: This is the angle that your front tires are tilted in relation to the steering axis. Camber: The angle that your tires are in relation to the vertical axis when viewed from the front of the vehicle. Toe: The angle at which your front tires turn in or out in relationship to each other. Types of Lift Kits – Front Now that we’ve made it through the terms, let’s focus on the meat and potatoes: the different options you have for lift kits on your Toyota Tundra. For the front of your truck, there are three main ways to achieve lift: spacers, coils, and coilovers. Spacer Lift Kits, which are also known as leveling kits, leveling spacers, or spring blocks, are the most affordable way to get a fixed amount of lift out of your truck. This is achieved by literally adding a spacer between the body of your truck and the suspension. The biggest upside to this type of lift is that you do not need to invest in any other suspension parts which makes these pretty inexpensive. The biggest downside is that they are not suitable for serious off-roading. They are best for looks and lighter off-roading and give one to three inches of lift. Some of our favorite spacer lifts include: Rough Country 2.5-3” Leveling Kit ($130) For almost nothing (compared to the cost of other trucks mods), you can get up to three inches of lift from the Rough Country kit. You can dial in just the amount of lift you want with their included spaces to get the look you desire. ReadyLIFT Leveling Kit ($250) For a bit more, ReadyLIFT offers a three inch lift kit. While you won’t have multiple heights to choose from, a single height can be more durable over time. AFE Power ($100) If you are a little more budget conscious, but still want something reliable, these 2.5 inch spacers from AFE can help at about $100. The aluminum comes in a red anodized finish to stand out a bit. It’s a no-frills kit designed to get the job done. Coil and Coilover Lift Kits have to deal with actually replacing yoru stock suspension pieces. As stated in the terms, a coilover kit is a single unit containing your spring and shock together. A coil is just the coil. However, they both achieve the same end goal. Replacing the coils can give some change, but for the best performance, lift, and off-road capabilities, you’ll want to look at coilover kits. While they are the most expensive, you get what you pay for. Not only is it the safest way to get the most lift, but if a company is pairing a spring and shock together, you can be assured they will not only work well together, but have a better warranty compared to various parts you may put together. It’s also hard to beat the “plug and play” nature of a coilover kit. Let’s take a look at some popular options for your Tundra: Eibach Pro-Lift Springs ($179) These guys are known for suspensions components for all makes and models, so they know a thing or two about springs. These springs give you 2.5 inches of lift, but they say they must be used with their shocks. Regardless, you can pick them up for about $180. Ironman 4X4 Performance Load Coils ($225) Lifting your ride means you get to see a little more of the stuff under your truck. Why not show it off? Ironman 4×4 not only gives you a two inch lift, but the neon green color of these coils really stands out! These are about $225 for the set. Falcon Shocks ($1,700) While I may be skipping ahead a bit since these guys cover the rear as well, Falcon Shocks are your best bet if you already have the springs that you want. They offer different kits depending on your needs such as if you are going to be towing and hauling, or tackling the great outdoors. Toytech Boss 2.0 IFP Front Aluma Series Coilovers ($1,000) As you can see by the instant price increase, coilovers are indeed more expensive at around $1000. These coilovers are adjustable from 2-3 inches, and have a host of other beneficial features. ICON Vehicle Dynamics Coil-Over Shock Kit ($1,300) For about $1360, you can have any height you want from the factory up to 2.5 inches of lift. These units are made in the USA and designed with durability in mind, you can take these in any terrain you want. Types of Lift Kits – Rear The rear of your truck is a bit different. Instead of a coiled spring, we’ll be looking at a group of long and slightly curved springs called leaf springs. With these, the most common way to get lift is through lift blocks, add-a-leafs, and leaf packs. Lift blocks act the same way spacers do. It’s a block that is added between your axles and your leaf springs. Like spacers, I would not consider these for serious off-roading. These will be your most cost effective means of getting a few inches of lift. For looks and general off-roading, these are the way to go. ReadyLIFT 2 Inch Rear Block Kit ($150) This kit comes with the needed blocks and longer u-bolts. They are a good basic kit for a decent amount of lift. Rough Country offers universal blocks for around $30, but you’ll need to get u-bolts. Liftcraft Aluminum Blocks ($40) If you want something a little lighter, Liftcraft makes aluminum blocks in 1, 1.5, 2, and 3 inch heights. Prices range from $40 to $60 depending on the amount of lift, but all blocks come with a lifetime warranty! Add-A-Leafs were covered in the terminology, but they increase the curve of your rear suspension which gives you more lift. An added benefit to the lift is a greater load capacity as well! Tuff Country 3 Inch Add-A-Leaf ($100) For less than the cost of the blocks, Tuff Country offers this three inch AAL. Some do recommend getting some longer u-bolts to go with it. ICON Vehicle Dynamics ($275) Another popular, yet more expensive brand, is ICON with their 1.5 inch kit. While more expensive, it does come with everything that you need, including u-bolts, which other brands leave out to cut down on the cost to you. At just around $275, make sure it’s what you want! Toytec Add-A-Leaf ($90) ToyTech has their add-a-leaf which will get you 1 to 1.5 inches of lift at the rear of your Tundra. You can grab these for about $90. They don’t come with any extended u-bolts, and while they say they are not required, they do recommend them. Leaf packs are similar to the way coilovers are for the front as they replace your stock leaf springs in the back. Depending on what kit you get, these could increase your ride height, increase or decrease suspension travel, hauling capacity, and so on Icon Multi Rate RXT Leaf Pack ($357) For the most durable and versatile solution, Icon makes the leaf pack that can take a beating. You can choose from three different ways of configuring the kit to give you up to four inches of lift. Ironman 4×4 If you want 2.5 inches of lift and better hauling, Ironman has you covered, and gives you a three year warranty for some peace of mind. The price is a bit higher at just over $700 ($350 each), but that can be expected with a full on replacement. ARB Old Man Emu Leaf Springs If you want something a little more budget friendly, these come in at about $164 each.They are made for heavy loads, and they will give you 2 inches of lift. While they are “universal,” ARB has been in the game for a while. Conclusion Your truck is waiting to be lifted and modded. Tundra is good for it! Keep in mind that a truck is made to work best from the factory. Changing one component may affect others. Any time you change any component of the suspension, it is good practice to get an alignment to make sure everything works well and lasts long. Find the kit that works best for your needs and budget. Be safe, have fun, and lift ‘em up! Image Credits: Lifted Tundra 1: Courtesy of Tundras.com user HighOctane Lifted Tundra 2: Courtesy of Tundras.com user brimy311 Lifted Tundra 3: Courtesy of Tundras.com user Beardedbeast Leveling Kit: Courtesy of Rough Country Coil Springs: Courtesy of Toytec Coilovers: Courtesy of Toytec Lift Blocks: Courtesy of ReadyLIFT Add A Leaf: Courtesy of Tuff Country’s Amazon Store Lead Pack: Courtesy of Ironman 4×4 * Please note that some of these links are affiliate links and we make a small commission if you purchase the product.

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Toyota Tundra 2022

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We’ve known what it looks like for over a month. Now we’ve got the specs to go with the images. The 2022 Toyota Tundra lineup will be led by the impressive new TRD Pro, powered by a hybrid twin-turbo V6 making 437 horsepower and 583 lb.-ft. of torque and mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission. The Pro also receives an adjustable Multi-Terrain Select system and a low-speed, off-road cruise system dubbed CRAWL Control. The exterior of both models has an oversized, muscular look, built atop a high-strength boxed, steel-ladder frame, aluminum-reinforced composite bed, and fully redesigned multi-link rear suspension. The interior is fully modern, with a new multimedia system available in 8- or 14-inch guises. Order books will open later in 2021.