Tundra Duo Takes on 2014 SEMA Show

Toyota has brought a dynamic duo of Toyota Tundras to this year’s SEMA that for more than meets the eye. The two monster truck Tundras pay respect to the off-road lifestyle while also paying homage to two worthy causes that make our everyday lives easier.

The first out of the duo is the Hiring Our Heroes Monster Truck, a beefy tribute to the veterans of America, initially visualized by Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Dakota Meyer of the United States Marine Core. Thanks to builder Steve Zion and the mechanics at Toyota of Wallingford, the 2014 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5-turned monster truck is rated for over 500 horsepower and features a plentiful portion of modification outside of the engine bay.

Hiring Our Heroes Monster Truck Mod List:

• Modified frame to accommodate four-link suspension
• King nitrogen front & rear shock absorbers
• TRD-supercharged 5.7-liter V8 with 580 HP
• Custom sheet metal
• 6.72:1 axle ratio
• Pro Fab drop box
• 66” x 43” x 25” tires
• Custom SWR wheels
• 20-ton Clark planetaries
• Fully hydraulic front steering through Eaton orbital valves
• Quick-ratio electrohydraulic rear steering

The second out of the pair is the Tonka Tundra, a tribute that calls attention to America’s emergency responders who risk their lives for the greater good. Fitted with an appropriate yellow, red, and black livery, LED light bars, and dedicated “Emergency Rescue” logos, the Tonka Tundra does a stand-up job of making its presence known. The Tonka Tundra features characteristics that would deem it suitable to be utilized in the field, providing ample performances, and suspension that allows it to overcome any obstacle.

Tonka Tundra Mod List:

• Toyota Racing Development (TRD) – supercharger, exhaust, Big Brake Kit, oil cap, air filter
• Addictive Desert Designs – custom rack
• AMP Research – automatic side steps, bed side steps, bed rear step
• Bulletproof Suspension – custom 10”+ lift
• Bushwacker – pocket-style fender flares
• Cargo Glide – bed slide
• Fab-Fours Bumpers – front & rear bumpers
• Hi-Lift – 48” first-responder jack and bar mount
• JL Audio – amplifier, subwoofer, speakers
• Katzkin – custom interior
• KMC Wheels – 20” x 12” Moto Metal XD custom wheels
• Line X – Line X spray
• Pro-Comp/Smittybilt – winch
• Rigid Industries – LED lighting, customized light show effects
• Scosche – audio wires, cables and sound deadener
• Sony – head unit
• Soundmaster – audio installation
• Toyo Tires – 40” Open Country M/T tires

Both of Toyota’s service-inspired Tundras can be seen up close and personal at their display booth in SEMA’s Central Hall Novemeber 4-7.