Author Archive for Jason Lancaster
Jason Lancaster is the editor and founder of TundraHeadquarters.com. He has nearly a decade of experience on the retail side of the auto industry, and another decade of experience of the part and accessory side of the industry.
New Tundra Crashed Into House
Here’s an interesting story:
Helen and Renee Hopper of Muncie, Indiana awoke to an all-too-familiar sound early Friday when a brand new Toyota Tundra truck crashed into their front porch.
“My mother said the house was falling in,” said Renee, who replied it was just another vehicle hitting their home at 1524 S. Burlington Dr.
GM and Ford Playing A Little TOO Nicely
General Motors and Ford Motor Company may be on the road to collaboration on new engine and powertrain development, according to a report by the Detroit News. With gas prices reaching unprecedented heights and pick-up and SUV sales hitting new lows, the collaboration could be the one bright spot in both companies
Tundra Tops 2008 J.D. Power Long Term Dependability Results
J.D. Power and Associates recently published their 2008 long term vehicle dependability study, and the Toyota Tundra was rated as the most dependable truck in it’s segment.
Long-term dependability is based on the “reported problems” per vehicle over the course of 3 years. So, the 2008 study is based on 2005 models, the 2009 study will be based on 2006 models, etc. It’s information about a vehicle that was made three years ago. While it’s nice to talk (cough-brag) about the award, we’re not sure that this study by itself is particularly meaningful.
Bed Bounce Treatment: The Willybar
As we’ve mentioned before, some Tundra owners have trouble with “bed bounce.” While it’s a problem that effects only a small percentage of Tundra owners, it’s a big deal for the people it does effect. To be clear, bed bounce is NOT bed flex that you can see out your rear-view mirror as you’re driving down the road. Bed flex is normal – every truck bed “floats” separate of the cab by design. True bed bounce is not just seen but actually felt. SO, if you aren’t feeling it, then you don’t have a problem.
This video from Willybar demonstrates their product pretty nicely, but it also demonstrates real bed bounce quite well.
We haven’t reviewed the product, but this video makes a compelling case for checking it out. Here’s a link to Willybar’s website.
K&N 63 Series Air Intake Kit Review
When it comes to air intake kits, K&N is like Coca Cola. Everybody who’s ever talked about performance knows about K&N. They invented the re-usable cotton gauze air filters that have been the basis of every performance air filter and air intake since they went into business 35 years ago. K&N literally founded the market for performance air intakes and filters, and they deserve a lot of credit for bringing proper engine breathing to the forefront of the consumer’s mind.
We were invited to test both K&N’s performance air filter and their 63 series air intake, and if you follow this site closely you’ll know that the K&N performance air filter passed our tests with flying colors and received our whole-hearted endorsement. Yet it’s hard for us to make the same recommendation about K&N’s 63 series air intake.
The K&N 63 series intake installed in a 2007 Toyota Tundra with the 5.7L.
