RUSTY HIGH MILEAGE TUNDRA BUILD - EP1

Our long term, high mileage, 2008 Toyota Tundra needs a major overhaul and its a rusty mess.
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[@StreetShamann]

As a Toyota technician working in Quebec, I am feeling a little stupid watching you guys go through my daily struggles on my day off.😂

[@speedacademydave]

🤣

[@PolarisEricson]

It's like me using a front loader at work then coming home and playing simulators lol

[@joshuacurley417]

Gotta move west, dude. As someone who left PEI and moved out to BC many years ago, I was stunned to see 90s cars still on the road as daily drivers. 20 year old trucks with black frames, and original rockers

[@StreetShamann]

@@joshuacurley417 I’m from BC lol, I went the wrong way 🥲

[@joshuacurley417]

@@StreetShamann hahahhaha never met anyone from BC when I lived in Quebec! Definitely not a common story. I guess the saying is true, "the grass is always greener on the other side!"

[@Sumo197m]

Honestly I love watching you guys struggle a bit to work on vehicles, just makes me happy to know that I am not the only person to struggle with a "straightforward" job.

[@jefftoonstra5087]

Real world, rust belt life! Thanks guys!

[@mmmbetter55]

"Straightforward" jobs are always bound to be harder than they seem... Murphy's law and all that. Ask me how I know lol

[@Sumo197m]

@@mmmbetter55 yup, one rusty broken bolt away from a 3 day job.

[@anydaynow01]

Especially when they are trying not to poke holes, on the Tundra 🤣

[@SanProsan1993]

Amen

[@andysgaragetherapy]

Imagine doing this job in the old garage? What a nightmare that would have been. Thank goodness for heat and a hoist! Excited for the remaining episodes.

[@khoshino9621]

As a fellow Canadian Tundra owner, I really enjoy these truck updates

[@Barton_Motors_Ltd]

Same. I want to do all this same stuff. Bring on the bloody knuckles

[@vzda123]

As a Canadian Toyota tech it makes me happy that a bit more people know that it can be kind of a pain to work on a rusty tundra

[@tasmanmcmillan1777]

It's quite interesting to me, I live in Australia and work on hilux's & land cruisers. The tundra seems to be exactly the same as a hilux, just a wider body. Definitely a rookie mistake not putting WD40 over everything a few days before starting. It's all coming apart quite easily compared to what I'm used to.

[@williamgauthier8460]

I'm a Toyota tech from Québec, I just wanted to let you guys know that we have to cut lower control arms for replacement on ALL taco or tundra that's more than 5 years old lmao. And if they're coming for an alignement, 90% of the time we can't do the camber or caster since the bolts are seized in the bushing lmao so we usually suggest getting new arms... Welcome to the salty North!

[@fcyloh82]

The struggle is real! You guys captured everything DIY enthusiasts in the rust-belt face.

[@csincos989]

The Tundra...the unsung hero, the fan favorite, the myth, the legend is getting some more well deserved love. Like the topper BTW. 👍

[@evanb8499]

This is awesome! Most KZbinrs make being a mechanic look so easy! And I enjoy seeing them struggle like all us normal people do.

[@jpwilliams5264]

As a Canadian, I felt every bit of pain you felt. Im also going to say I miss this longer format with less panning and music. But I will watch regardless so you guys do what ever gets the views!

[@ShadowedSoundsRecords]

Still driving my 2002 tundra everyday 4x4 works like a dream in snowy conditions 350k miles and counting !

[@FG2-K24A]

Love my First Gen Tundra

[@Smokkedandslammed]

CarTube is the only normal non-clown world thing left in my life, thank you for the videos. 🙏

[@layzbaguette8340]

it is so much more fun to watch you guys actually take off and put the part in instead of just skipping straight to when its all done! love the longer episodes :)

[@joseeduardo4327]

As a Michigander, this hits home! Something that should take an afternoon, takes a weekend with rust belt cars!

[@allmotormike1]

On the LCA nuts/bolt - one of my engineers once told me while I was stuck on an axle nut that I needed FORCE + SHOCK. (that's why impact guns are so efficient. lots of shock) So I put a large breaker bar plus an additional cheater tube onto the nut, once I got a lot of force on to it, I had a second person smack the end of the socket side of the breaker bar with a mallet. And just like that, the nut broke lose. Thought this insight might help with further project. Keep up the awesome work.

[@FormedAndFunctioned]

I literally just completed replacing my lower control arms on my ‘13 Tacoma. Although not rusty, I knew beforehand that those cam bolts are notorious for seizing inside the bushing. So I had replacements and saved the time and just went straight to the saw. Saved a lot of time and swearing especially when working on just jack stands

[@sethbgale1]

This one hit hard, just replaced the suspension on my 2014 Tundra and ran into all these problems. The only difference, I was working off jack stands. Keep up the great work!

[@iDgafY0]

After watching you guys using the boltbuster on Moose’s car back in the day, I bought it shortly after doing the same job. Such a lifesaver. Always a pleasure watching it in action because it’s so damn cool and satisfying!

[@anydaynow01]

I would hit as many areas as I could under there with some por15 or eastwood rust converter to give it a few more years. New trucks are so expensive, it's to the point where I think I can rust proof and replace every wear item (including the engine and trans) on my 1999 Z71 Silverado with about 500k km on it and still be in the green versus buying a new one. This is such awesome content, keep it coming!

[@Bot944]

Love the Tundra! That 5.7 has to be just about broken in. I have a ‘21 4runner. I put some Wool Wax on her from new to hopefully prevent some of these rust headaches in the future here in New Jersey. My TE37s should finally be here this month after over a year of waiting!

[@stayntune]

You're speaking my language, salt belt dweller here. Must be nice to have a lift, cuts the job in half (not really), but you can never avoid the pain of wrestling with rusty bolts. And... thanks for documenting this, I have a feeling this video will come in handy when I have to replace everything on my '07 Tundra.

[@1STROUDEL1]

As someone from the north east I just go strait to the Sawzall when removing lower control arms. Saves alot of time

[@marshallrt]

I can’t express the joy I have watching you guys struggling a bit with this 😂😂😂

[@stephenchrishanson]

I live in southeast US and I bought a 2013 GX460 that spent some time in Connecticut. I thought the rust on mine was bad.... Mine looks pristine in comparison. So... Thank you Speed Academy for helping me feel great about my rust issues.

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

Much respect to the guys who deal with this five days a week. You all have alot of patience.

[@FG2-K24A]

Since you guys do alot of towing I would highly recommend replacing the rear leaf springs with new heavy duty leaf packs. I did this on my Tundra and it really improved ride quality while towing and unloaded. General Spring offers new leafs at reasonable prices

[@speedacademydave]

Cool idea, never considered that, but will definitely look into it!

[@FG2-K24A]

@@speedacademydave 🙌

[@adamirving7740]

Watching this video gave me many flashbacks to putting a new suspension in my old Dodge Dakota. Its cool to see guys actually showing themselves struggle on projects like this!

[@TheMerwais]

Rustastic!!! We don't see enough of the Tundra, I'm glad you guys are revamping it. It's a good looking truck

[@jordans2791]

As a Canadian I love watching you guys struggle with rusty parts (sorry not sorry). Lol, this is real life.

[@BeardedCarBuddy]

Thanks! All that rust battle deserves a bonus.

[@jacquesc3166]

Yay for aluminum suspension components!! Just North of Lake Ontario here, 114K miles on my G / original FUCAs & FLCAs / no body rust / rear sub-frame has a few years left. Krowned every year.

[@dc2renteria]

Nice, love the tundra! I would love to see them do a facelift conversion with some off-road bumpers.

[@fredrickstormborne6442]

excited, reviving old tundras will be all the jazz

[@Nizmosr20]

Just a normal day to work on vehicles in Ontario Canada. Let the rust RAIN!

[@austinwrighteous]

This was honestly so entertaining. Automotive schadenfreude. Studying rusty bolt removal from the Canadians!

[@danielmendez3099]

seeing you guys work and love your rusty vehicles makes me appreciate mine way more. great content. Thank you

[@koden530]

I love everything about this video. I used to tool around with an old '99 4Runner that was rusted just like this Tundra and it makes me think of those days. So many times I was laughing but also crying along with you all because I know the struggle... I didn't have a lift though, so at least you have that over me 😂

[@eugenekim87]

As a former/future Midwest US resident, this was satisfying for the most depressing of reasons. I was with you for every bolt that broke clean.

[@pddaniels965]

Fluid-film every fall and you'll never have rust problems

[@nosn.8710]

I really enjoyed watching Pete sweeping up all that rust.

[@Daniel-RunToRoyal]

Truck looks amazing!!! I love Tundras!! Appreciate you leaving the struggles, it's real!! I went through the same fight with my MKIII supra camber bolts - no human should ever have to go through that!!!

[@albonfilms]

The anxiety that I felt during this episode has made me never want to step foot anywhere north of the Mississippi ever again. Move to Texas like I did gentlemen!!!

[@JDMxChi_PizzaGuy]

aside from the shitstorm local government/politics there, you make a compelling point about moving to TX. I purchased my 2010 Sequoia from TX, and after owning it for 2+yrs and doing maintenance like this up here in the Midwest, i have had zero rust issues to deal with, opposed to the SA gents. heh

[@Stuckinthepast_]

I’m so glad this series is back I miss the tundra vids i love tundra I have mine with barely 140k love it

[@42Hertzer]

The struggle is real! Always envious looking at those California cars getting fixed with no rust!

[@BCJDM]

Thanks for actually showing what it's like to work on a rusty car.

[@ethanmurray6658]

Love the video, I work for a Toyota dealer in the rust belt and this is me working on every tundra

[@khronoh8577]

Love the rawness, showing the southern guys our struggles living in a rust belt! Great job guys keep it up!!

[@GODLUAT]

I love this. Now I appreciate more the ingenuity that men has put in to build this society. I feel more manly watching this and I appreciate the technicians who work for the price that they charge.

[@dakkonbb9955]

I love the fact that the only difference between their Tundra and mine is the cab size and their Tundra is a 4X4 :) so works out great for when i can afford to work onto work on my 2008 Tundra :) Thanks guys

[@derksgarage]

As someone from Buffalo, NY….this video triggers so many bad memories from vehicles past… 😂

[@codylenhardt4967]

Think this convinced me to finally get a bolt buster. Sometimes the torch is just too aggressive and the flame splash can rather dicey at times

[@Qronous]

It’s nice to see the real side of being a mechanic 👍🏽

[@applebitefool]

The super duty pads are great. I live in northern Canads as well and did a similar overhaul on our 2500 Suburban that has 240 000km.Also dis a complete suspension rebuild with Bilstein and got a bodyshop to remove all the undercarriage rust. Cost me around 10 Cad to get another solid 10-12 years out of this tank.

[@FishyEngineer420]

Great video! Love the Tundra updates. I watched your previous videos before we bought out 21 Tundra

[@tanner8355]

Lol as the proprietor of this exact same truck in Ontario who has done all of these jobs on jackstands in their driveway, I feel your pain x1000 guys.

[@pmcquay1]

Just did basically exactly this to my 1996 gmc sierra, all 4 control arms off and needle scaled, new joints and bushings. It was a mission. Probably 10 or 15 pounds of rust and dirt came off of it.

[@waltersmith3165]

Big salt should be on a T Shirt. So glad I live in the south.

[@batmansprotege1569]

Its great to see yall struggle just like everyone else. Im always discouraged when it takes me however much longer than expected but seeing yall made me feel better.

[@StockWRX]

Yes! I’m always happy to see you guys update us about your tundra! I bought my 2013 tundra crew max this year. Your videos on the truck got me liking the tundra enough to where I bought one.

[@mr-toyota]

Main reason I ended up buying my tundra was off this guy as well.

[@dumbestoyster]

Toppers on 4×4's are awesome. I've always ran one, so much practicality, needs a roof rack/basket

[@y.b.-]

Its snowing rust inside the shop!!!!!! 🤣🤣 Good thing every part on the Tundra is HUGE

[@dailydriven991]

I feel this one. Right on time too. I’m currently working up the motivation to go out and work on my 20 yr old f150. Luckily your video is getting my mind in the game so by the time it’s done I’ll be ready to get to work lol. The rust up here in Massachusetts is crazy. I salute you, sirs.

[@CrossWindsPat]

Awesome! Cant wait for the results! Nothing better than giving an old girl the love she needs.

[@drk2079]

Literally the most relatable video you've made!

[@devrimhusrevoglu4356]

Alright boys, that truck is MINT by our standards out here in Newfoundland. Thanks for your content!

[@joshuacurley417]

As a fellow Atlantic Canadian, I agree! Funny enough, I live in BC now and a truck that looked like that here would be a write off. It would be tough as hell to sell. There are 30 year old farm trucks out here that have less rust than this Tundra

[@staceyweston9694]

From northern Indiana, pretty much the exact same experience I had with the lower arms in my 2011 Tacoma except I was working on jack stands. 😳 Ended up with the sawzall on the bolts, oddly enough, mostly on the passenger side as well. There is some serious evil that goes on inside those lower arm mounts. I actually chuckled the first time I saw you with the sawzall in hand. I kinda figured you would get there eventually. 😂 Anyway, great video, I was watching because I'm probably adding a Tundra to the garage sometime this year. Thanks for taking the time to put this together...

[@rhubarbpie2027]

I'm going to be a nerd, I love that you all use proper PPE when using power tools, hammers and punches, compressed air, and hazardous fluids. Does the "Safety Sally" in me proud.

[@Midnight_Gardener]

This made me feel SO much better about spending 10 days talking the original trailer hitch off and putting a brand new Curt trailer hitch on the extremely rusted rear

[@gr330zhp]

Love your BMW content, but I also daily drive a Tundra in Maine so love the Tundra videos just as much!

[@matt34003434]

I'm so glad that red stuff isn't much of an issue here in Colorado.

[@cornboy3]

As someone that lives an hour away, watching race car mechanics struggle trying to work on real cars is delightful. That’s not even rusty yet!

[@themikeyfrisco]

Thanks for scratching that “sadists” itch. I think every one of us fellow wrench turners knows your pain all too well and it’s kinda nice to know we aren’t alone.

[@AbeyantHero]

For the lack of Rust Valley Restorations, Speed Academy steps in! How much Por15 will it take to stave off the rust remaining on the Tundra's parts?? oddly satisfying video for sure Dave & Pete

[@earnestbunbury2103]

Hall and Shouf > Hall and Oates.

[@timd1897]

I have this same exact set up. I bought the truck used and it happened to have the same bed cap. I thought I would take it off, but I ended up falling in love with it.

[@supdus]

Finally another tundra upgrade - miss my 2011 but love my 2019

[@charleswolfe3395]

Love it. I have an 07 FJ and just did all new upper and lower control arms and rear links. This is absolutely spot on for the struggle.

[@Qronous]

That bed cap looks perfect

[@greatenigmus]

Im from Texas and seeing your guys videos only solidifies my desire to stay in Texas 😄 keep up the good work, gentlemen. Its great to watch

[@VS666]

ah, the ol bolt buster, a favorite amongst BMW enthusiasts

[@CallMeNosey]

Enjoy all the vids on this truck and your efforts to rejuvinate it. Take good care of your workhorses and they will take care of you.

[@ricepony33]

Zillow search history every December in Canada would be gold ;)

[@timburrell3522]

It's like looking into my future and what to look for when I buy a Toyota Sequoia of similar year. And yes, I do like and miss this old format of the realism of reality that you guys do so well. Rusty bolts... so glad I'm not the only one, but that bolt buster is expensive!

[@paulallen3905]

I live in England(uk) rust and rot is an every day struggle, welcome to my world

[@daurigon]

Love the tundra! Happy holidays guys!

[@garnetheron4885]

I love the cap on the back of the track they call those camper shell

[@mattthompson9261]

I'm glad I live in Australia and this sort of stuff is unheard of 😯😯😯😯

[@littletinovang3469]

I love the Tundra vids keep them coming :)

[@tylerhosner9011]

I’m from ohio, live in Florida now and just want to say you guys have just triggered my rust belt vehicle PTSD. Insert flashback Montage with CCR music in the background 😂

[@pjkf01]

Rusty, salty Iowa checking in here. Been working on cheap crusty cars for years. I feel your pain.

[@natefoster]

Love the tundra episodes!!!

[@kellysmith1860]

What a battle! They don’t salt the roads here they just pour tons of gravel which just chews up windshields and paint. Nice job!

[@thairicaan]

Man I love watching you guys.

[@freakyjames2]

That rust is cute, I do yearly rust coating myself anticipating repairs. Northwestern Ontario. Sometimes doesn’t do justice. But very good and accurate work to rust belt maintenance. Deadly vid all in all.

[@touyang9479]

I just moved down south to OK from MN. I won't miss doing this.

[@alpha2gproject783]

I've been there. Changed the control arms on my truck over the summer and after 3-4 hours of struggling with the lower bolts...I just gave up, got the torch, a saw and cut the arm bit by bit. First lobbed off the main body of it, then cut the bolts on both sides of the arm mounts and used a air hammer to push the remaining bolts out.

[@spinfish1434]

Looking forward to the next episode!

[@855glt]

So glad to see a fellow southern ontarioner struggle with EVERY single bolt on their vehicle. Shop manual says 4hr job. Nope, 3 days if you're in the rust belt.

[@Peccs91]

I have the Eibach Pro 1 coilovers on my my 2013 Tundra and love them. Best way to level it while retaining good ride quality & handling. Also running Camburg rear shackles with the matching Eibach shocks in the rear. Overall adds up to a really nice budget setup .

[@ejoautovideos]

As someone who works on cars in Sweden, I can feel your pain 😂😂

[@trp3508]

Need more of these older truck rebuilds ❤