TUNDRA and the space shuttle

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I don't hate Toyota or the Tundra, but the whole space shuttle towing was a crock of you know what.

ANY 1/2 ton pickup could do that. Nothing special with the Tundra that could.

Probably a V6 S10 with enough weight could.
 
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Total B-S. But it is a publicity stunt to impress those who know nothing about trucks which is the majority I am afraid.

I never have figured out why all companies show their trucks in ridiculous situations but I guess it sells them.
 
If that really had to pull that weight...the driveshaft would have twisted,the u joints broke,ring and pinion lose teeth,strip the splines on the axle shafts,and or sheared all the lug studs.Thats if the frame didnt separate from the trailer hitch.
 
Originally Posted By: morepwr
I never have figured out why all companies show their trucks in ridiculous situations but I guess it sells them.


I think you may have figured it out, then.
 
Surprised it didnt break a faulty U joint. Oh sorry that flying drive shaft Tundra Recall failure was a couple years ago - Toyota got past that right ?
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What miller88 said. It's WHEELED WEIGHT. Thats why a single locomotive can pull a mile of railcars, or an airport tug can pull a 747. My John Deere garden tractor can pull my 4 wd pickup up my inclined driveway. It's all about marketing.
 
Originally Posted By: ARCOgraphite
Surprised it didnt break a faulty U joint. Oh sorry that flying drive shaft Tundra Recall failure was a couple years ago - Toyota got past that right ?
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Originally Posted By: morepwr
Total B-S. But it is a publicity stunt to impress those who know nothing about trucks which is the majority I am afraid.

I never have figured out why all companies show their trucks in ridiculous situations but I guess it sells them.


I heard an interesting interview with Gore Vidal
He said that what we really excel in: advertising.

We are a nation of morons

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... The Comfort Wipe ...


Had no idea such a thing existed, made the mistake of clicking on the youtube video... that's a sight that can't be unseen.
 
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Originally Posted By: clarkflower
... The Comfort Wipe ...


Had no idea such a thing existed, made the mistake of clicking on the youtube video... that's a sight that can't be unseen.

LOL
Just be glad you didn't Google Matthew Lesko's picture
 
Like everything else, it is wow-factor marketing designed to separate ill informed sheep from their money. That said it was a brilliant visual and that’s what works. It’s no more ludicrous than swinging an F-150 around by a tow hook or a single bolt, or dropping 6 tons of cargo into the bed of a Silverado from 15 ft, or towing both a Ford and a Chevrolet with a single Dodge Ram. The public has taught our manufactures a lesson they learned very well. We love wow!
 
Originally Posted By: apwillard1986
Like everything else, it is wow-factor marketing designed to separate ill informed sheep from their money. That said it was a brilliant visual and that’s what works. It’s no more ludicrous than swinging an F-150 around by a tow hook or a single bolt, or dropping 6 tons of cargo into the bed of a Silverado from 15 ft, or towing both a Ford and a Chevrolet with a single Dodge Ram. The public has taught our manufactures a lesson they learned very well. We love wow!


When I first saw the magic chopper I was spellbound
Now I have 47 of them
 
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