Why The New Tundra is LESS CAPABLE Off-Road, But A "Better Tundra"

[@johnd830]

This channel is criminally underrated. The content is so detailed and informative.

[@Community-Action]

It’s shocking!!

[@SimplerTrades]

100%, I love this channel. Kai is spectacularly spot, every episode. I wish him the best, hope he blows up. And never changes his focus....one of three truck channels worth watching

[@MrJEEPJT]

Excellent presentation 🧐👍

[@KevinLin145]

Every day I wake up waiting for a Tinkerer's Adventure video. Despite not owning a toyota 4x4.

[@jasontf2947]

When someone talks to me while YouTubing it, Kai is one of the few content creators I pause the video for…hell I even hit the like button before I even watch it.

[@svnfall11]

Loved how you compared your two friends in their preferences, that really explains things out simplier for people to understand

[@LV4TD101]

As a 2nd gen Tundra owner who does off road his Tundra, I fully approve this video 😃

[@rotorhead5000]

As someone who did use a full size truck for quite a while for some pretty hard-core off road adventures, it is an exercise in masochism. With a real short chassis version it isn't too bad, but you are still wide enough where everything is a tight squeeze, turning radius sucks so every tight bend is a 3 point turn, breakover angle means a lot of rocks and drop ins are anxiety inducing. About the only place they really do well is out in wide open spaces at speed where the increased dimensions and weight improve stability. I went to the darkside recently and got a 2 door jeep, and all these places around home that were always anxiety inducing, needing to think thin just to squeeze between two trees, not drag my gastank on a rock, and the like, are now a breeze, easy, relaxing even. I've learned my lesson, and I kind of feel like toyota has as well, and chosen to focus on what that full size truck is going to be doing 95% of the time, vs trying to optimize what it will be doing that other 5%.

[@AndyLights]

The only channel I turn on notifications for.

[@jakemaughan3818]

We 100% need the same kind of video for the 2nd and 3rd gen Sequoia, especially since they went from an independent rear suspension to the solid axle!

[@JaimeCarlosCamacho]

This should be higher! It will give us a big insight in full independent suspension total articulation.

[@jeffp5418]

I have a 2019 Tundra, love it. I drove 4 of the new Tundras. I wouldn't trade mine in for one.

[@AaronBlankenship]

Manufacturers should take note of the quality of this video and the relevance of the information presented. Treating us like educated buyers enstills loyalty. Great job on the layout and structure of as well.

[@kashsres1064]

I have never watched a whole video on vehicle parts technicalities without being bored and clicking on to the next video. But on this one, I has my eyes glued on the screen. Very interesting and informative video dude.

[@mightymite7711]

Now I want to see a comparison of the 2nd Gen and 1st Gen tundra (double Cab)

[@trentgriswold]

Great video! I’m falling in love with my 2nd gen more and more every day.

[@origamihawk]

I would love to see a comparison of the different TNGAF platforms (tundra, sequoia, lx600). As a land cruiser guy I kinda feel like the 300 series is not really the major upgrade in durability that it used to be in the older generations and would be interested to see if there is still a difference.

[@beeoracle8254]

Please compare the LX570 to the LX600. I love this detailed content and am tired of other KZbinrs making blank statements without providing detailed evidence.

[@IdExplorMor]

I absolutely love watching your comparisons. You seem to do a fantastic job of covering all the info, options, and reasoning.

[@Mmmmonster93]

It’s so nice to see all support from this community. Nerdy but solid research as always, great work!!!

[@thechamberofchillz9705]

That’s great, still keeping my 2018.

[@whereisjohnnow]

most of your technical explanation went over my head but the comparison between your two friends made it all clear and everything made sense.

[@donnlongstreet5110]

I LOVE technical reality! Go Kai!

[@Minjoeman]

Very good explanation and for me further brings home why I wanted this 3rd Gen Tundra, selling my 2 Gen. I wanted ride quality! Yes I need Truck like features for Hauling dirt bikes and towing my Travel Tailer. I do my off road’ing on my YZF250! But when I am on a wide open fire road…. Let’s have some fun!

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Yeah I did the same ramp test on my friends 2nd gen tundra and it flexed way more than my Cherokee trailhawk. I was impressed!

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

Great video!. I own a 2021 tundra Trd pro and I bought it because I didn’t want the new truck I think it’s ugly and I wanted a V-8. For me this is the best truck ever made and I hope I have it forever because it’s just that good.

[@gnawfam]

Just got longtube headers / straight piped to dirty deeds exhaust on my 2016. I highly recommend longtube headers. The sound & performance is sooo worth it and I’m still untuned

[@roy326]

Even more reason why I'm keeping my 2nd Gen Tundra!!! I was so close to going for a 3rd Gen Tundra

[@flight2k5]

😂🤣ok

[@Sam-dq7ws]

@@flight2k5 I thought the same way but realize how wrong I was because besides price my 24 Terra Pro is hands down nicer/fun to drive than my previous 2016 (modded) Platinum

[@angrychilimango630]

I own a 2nd gen 2wd tundra and I’m truly impressed of the places that truck can go ! It off-roads real well, I do have a lifted jeep for the other harder stuff .

[@angrychilimango630]

@@iridium8341that’s true most are used for daily drivers and work trucks ….

[@cowelk]

I am a Jeep Wrangler guy but I love your channel. So much information that is useful to all vehicle owners. Of course, I am a subscriber. I look forward to your next adventure.

[@JustinMock1]

Just happened upon your channel looking at AT tires. While I'm not specifically looking for all the info you have here on your channel, I've watched a few of your videos simply because they're informative, well thought-out, and I love the scientific perspective you take. Very cool!

[@IndependenceOverland]

Kai, your videos are always my favorite! I always learn something, thank you! Can’t wait to see you get your hands on the Tacoma and Land Cruiser!

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Thank you man. Same to you!

[@tj_offroad]

As always an awesome well thought out and enlightening video. I really appreciate your technical analysis of things and not relying on gut feeling or subjective values only. Looking forward to the next video!

[@CivilAeronautics]

Totally agree. I would like to add the presentation and video production quality is fantastic! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome stuff. Can't wait for your technical videos about the 4th Gen Tacoma!

[@kkavanagh]

This is excellent content. I’ve been wheeling and talking about Tundras for ten years (even started an event dedicated to the called Tundras to Sedona), and this was a great watch. Educational with clear distinction in the varied purposes people build Tundras for. I’m in the more hardcore side myself, but we welcome every kind of off road build at the event. Even stock.🤘

[@vpa956]

As a Gen.2 owner I end up at some very different conclusions, mostly spinning all around the notion we once again being sold less for more, but I have liked the video and the course of thinking. And yeah, I am the guy who needs the stuff they took away to give us what most people want.

[@samzheng7880]

Great vid! On my 2nd gen, I ran a king 2.5 with the no swaybar setup over 2 years for maximum travel. Recently I had to buy all of the accessories and reinstall a TRD sport front swaybar to improve my towing and onroad handing. Hate to say this but I’m loving the truck more than ever. I still hit some trails some time but size and break over is mostly my limiting factor over suspension travel. I think Toyota did a right thing here on the 3rd gen.

[@Sam-dq7ws]

Agree ! Absolutely knocked it outta the park with new Pro ..more goodies than my 2nd gen Platinum and more nimble. Turning radius is worse but not a huge factor for my use. Loved my 2nd gen but this is better and (for now anyway) don't even miss the 5.7

[@drewwagner7985]

Great info. I like the engineering spin you have in your videos. Having wheeled a modified 2nd gen and a stock 2.5 gen they are no slouches offroad. Cheers

[@painofanunamedsoul]

looking forward to your videos about next gen 4runner when it comes out. that and if decide to do a series for the new land cruiser too.

[@russellbaker7026]

The content on this channel is highly factual and objective, which is saying a lot for a KZbin channel. I love your content. Please keep it up. And I'd love to see a video with your thoughts about the LC 200 vs LX 570 suspension setups for off road use. Cheers!

[@Trucks_Wranglers]

Thanks for making this video Kai. As a Tundra owner, I've been waiting for this one! Keep up the great work, truly one of the best channels out there for off-road enthusiasts to learn about their vehicles.

[@brohammer]

Bro this channel is so good. Thank you for your insane level of detail and precise presentation!

[@dixonbuttes6564]

Another winner by Kai … nice work, sir! I don’t even own a Tundra and likely won’t, but the principles here are super valuable to anyone wanting to understand the dynamics of IFS trucks. Yep, I think this video is even useful for understanding other vehicles, like the Tacoma, Bronco, Frontier, and so on … 👏👏👏

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

those side-by-side part comparisons are nuts. would love to see this for the new tacoma vs 3rd gen.

[@Ashoud_Anobetah]

If you are taking one of these behemots offroad suspension travel is the least of your worries.. most trails won't even be wide enough

[@joecoool100]

Wheel base is to long and fuel consumption to large also….

[@Gowaduv]

Exactly why I bought a 3rd gen 4Runner, and I save the Tundra for towing.

[@brettperkins4643]

True, 4runner and Tacoma are better for tight situations, buuuuuuut I still bought a 2016 Tundra😁

[@4WDisLife]

Actually really depends on where you wheel. most of the trails here isn’t bad. Just need to stop worrying about your paint. And that goes for any rig.

[@danielclawson2099]

​@@4WDisLifeThis is accurate. I've seen your videos - you demonstrate it.

[@mmimoman]

It would be interesting if you could do do a deep dive on disconnecting sway bar links, what are the pros/cons, when it makes sense, why they are not common etc. It seems most IFS offroad vehicles would benefit from a very beefy sway bar for road use and then disconnect it for everything offroad.

[@CoorsLightyear]

Definitely missed your videos and glad you’re back! Looking forward to the next one!

[@chuckr7871]

Thank you for the Tudra content. I have a 3rd generation sr5 off road long wheel base and use it primarily on raods and back woods trails. I really enjoy the ride quality of it.

[@josh1804josh]

All time detail. You are good at what you do. True engineer.

[@boostbogan]

As always, unbelievable content and the best editing in the game. Also a few laughs included. Love your work Tinkerer

[@channelnamehere4065]

The current TRD Pro stabi-bar is just a stop-gap until the refresh, when E-KDSS will be adopted.

[@rwilliamjacob]

Getting trucks down the trails at Aoaa and Rausch are tough…

[@IowaLR4]

This channel is proof that the yt algorithm does not recognize intelligent videos. This is crazy good content.

[@Mr_SynergyPerformance]

Awesome info! Someday I WILL have an off road rig to take a road trip with. Just hope I’m still young and healthy enough to do it by then.

[@jankydriveway4694]

As a second gen owner I really enjoyed this video. Even if I wasn’t an owner though I would still watch because the insight and comparison information you offer is unmatched on KZbin. Great work!

[@johnb-ke9xi]

Another great video as always Kai! surprised you didn't flex the 3rd gen Tundra w/o the front sway connected, just to capture the difference in travel 🤔

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Thanks! I wished man. I asked Toyota for that, but they couldn’t let me do that on the press vehicle for safety reasons.

[@xCaldazar]

@@TinkerersAdventure That's unfortunate

[@gringolatino97]

Just commenting so your videos get more views and attention more people need to see them! Excellent quality explanation and demonstrations

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

Hell yeah my dude! The video the real ones have been waiting for. Sit down and or serve the facts.

[@offroadwarfare9526]

I may not have a toyota but i love the fact your in PA, and the info from your videos is helpful for my application.

[@ericeiber4911]

Man , as a fellow engineer I love watching your breakdowns and explanations! great work!

[@overlandPNWGX]

Best reviewer and technical videos in the buisness. GJ Tinker!

[@GregsBlueTacoma]

Excellent review! I loved the cross examination you did. I'm really curious if you could do one with sways bars removed front, back and every which way to compare both trucks in every sway bar configuration. Love the channel!

[@ClimbAClassic]

Solid research man 👍. Would love to see your take on 1st gen tundra vs 2nd.

[@CherokeeChief.]

I’d like to see the first gen sequoia vs second gen and 3rd. Also first gen tundra vs the 2nd and 3rd.

[@PeakDecline]

I think this design decision makes sense for the Tundra. However, will it influence the Tacoma, new Land Cruiser, and future 4Runner in the same way? Those models need to be more focused to slow speed, technical trail which demand maximum articulation.

[@psguardian]

I would love to see the TRD OffRoad added to this lineup. Or did they do the same 'oem upgrades' to the O.R. ?

[@honda116969]

Glad i found your channel! Always something interesting going on

[@CivilAeronautics]

I learn so much from your videos. I sincerely appreciate your time, effort, and sharing!

[@benbernhard9374]

Thanks for another super informative video! I love learning more about my 2nd gen Tundra!

[@ClimbAClassic]

Thanks!

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Thank you for the support!

[@montechie]

I love your detailed comparisons. When I saw the press events for the 4thG Taco/6thG 4runner yours was the first channel I looked for before anyone else. Can't wait to see your analysis, if you do one. Some of the components on the new Tundra are surprisingly tiny. The rear lower arms are tiny in diameter compared to my Gladiator's arms, or for that manner my JKS arms on my TJ/LJ. I wonder what the wall thickness is of the tube?

[@michaelhanna1273]

Always the best details and accurate information from THE Tinker!. Thank you.

[@mohamedalmutawaa5221]

Love your content! Would be very interesting to see a comparison of stock multi-links vs an upgraded multi-link setup 😎 looking forward to the next videos

[@foch3]

Solid Axel for the win again. Toyota is finally giving you the rear suspension Jeep did 20 Years ago.

[@AndrewGroat7]

Wow, thank you so much for this in depth video. Looking forward to the next. I hope you do a similar series with the new Tacoma! Also, maybe one for the new Land Cruiser!!

[@PowerTankOfficial]

Can't wait until you get your hands on the new Taco & LC! Keep it up!

[@kellstat]

Great and informative on the Tundra, but when are you doing the 200? There's a lot of similarities between the both 2nd and 3rd gen Tundra.

[@ALMX5DP]

Very thorough and informative. Great video!

[@MegaEmmanuel55]

We need to see more of Joshs tundra

[@ExpatonTwoWheels]

Great info as always! One thing you didn’t mention is how those new rear shock hangers are really going to get hung up off-road. But you’re right, these trucks spend most of their time on road and far more owners care about ride and handling. It is a shame they didn’t make a TRD Sport with that setup and a Pro for those who do want to off-road.

[@ck4391]

Now I really wanna see a 4 door bronco on the CTI test to see how it stacks up with the competition

[@ryanscott4237]

Awesome technical content as usual. Keep up the great work.

[@nmda9578]

You're the man, Kai! Thank you breaking it all down, as always.

[@scotthsiang563]

Would be awesome to include Gen 1 tundra to the comparison as well! Great work Kai

[@KTMcaptain]

Coil springs will typically flex better than leafs due to the leafs natural resistance to twist. It’s one reason why many leaf sprung vehicles don’t have a sway bar while. Coil springs are heavily dependent on the link and bushing setup, which can obviously vary significantly and greatly impact your perceived results.

[@keithgallagher2810]

I'd like to add a point to the 2ed gen swaybar, I added one to the rear of my 2012 and it made a big difference with pulling a trailer as well as normal road handling. Yes I noticed the difference in suspension travel offroad but the trade off was well worth it to me.

[@enjoytheridedude]

I took my front way bar off my TRD off road 3rd Gen and I have king 2.5 suspension as well as +1 TRD axles from their TRD lift kit and I get tons of articulation, likely match the second Gen. going for the new Camburg long travel that’s coming out soon which moves the front sway bar connection back inboard again and completely deletes the rear sway bar and converts the rear to a coilover with a 12 inch stroke rear shock.

[@terrarecon]

Love the video. One point of feedback regarding handling, it is good to differentiate between "on-road and off-road handling" people look for the best handling for their planned use of their truck. Simply mentioning "handling" does not automatically indicate if you are refering to on or off road. Just some friendly feedback.

[@mattdagger1480]

ive been watching your videos like crazy trying to learn a lot about IFS. I don't have a Toyota personally but I have a new 24 bronco. I wish there was a channel like yours but for the broncos IFS. im sure somethings are transferable but id love if you could do some tests and tips on how to get more articulation out of the bronco with 35s and 37s! maybe a friend of yours has one???

[@RDSAlphard]

I love your video explained why Toyota choose to do what they did for Tundra G3, because a lot of other videos wouldn't explain it this way. I bet people who are serious about going off-road would either buy Tundra G2, or just buy Tundra G3 & gone insane with the mods.

[@ChickenKing55]

Your channel is a gem. Keep it up!

[@AndrewKumler]

Another great video. Please tell me what brand of shirt you are wearing, looks awesome and warm.

[@DB-ks6mp]

Awesome content as always!

[@firuzpulatov7750]

Durablity is difficult to test, time will tell. As always, informative and useful video. Thanks!

[@Sam-dq7ws]

All Toyota trucks are badass and the new Tundra's keep that tradition alive !

[@brettperkins4643]

Awsome video, as always, love the way you look at things as an engineer

[@tywat9797]

Thank you for another amazing video! Can’t wait to see a video coming the 4th to 3rd gen tacoma’s.

[@julianguerrero6964]

Congrats to you and you team, awesome explanation in regards to old gen vs new gen.

[@h2beezy2]

can't wait for a 4th gen tacoma breakdown

[@redman2751]

Im like your buddy Josh and sitting on 37s currently on my 2nd gen. Though I think Im going to end up like James since most of my "wheeling" is gravel roads and I more prefer the Tundra to be a pack mule and carry all my camping gear up the mountain on the groomed gravel road to a lookout somewhere overlooking a Vally. Currently if I see a rock garden I tend to avoid it because I dont want to risk damage due to a very heavy vehicle trying to get max articulation just for some bragging rights. Just not worth it to me.

[@mackb3164]

Can you do another video on this but with the factory TRD 3in lifted Tundra?

[@pleinairbarnettoutdoors]

Goodness, I hope the grade of aliminum for knuckles was thought out for winter road salt 🤞🏻 I prefer Josh's style for a full size. Nothing wrong with James.

[@jackryan8529]

Love your videos - I have an FJ and going to do some work, I would love some of your insight. Thanks

[@Offshore1977]

I have always been in favor of the rear c channel frame in the Tacoma. One of the reasons it was so capable off road.

[@aiztoh]

haven't seen some of yo videos in a while, time to binge watch 🍿