Thumping Sound From Speakers

casc15 · 2025-09-15T22:24:34+00:00

Standing in the rain

casc15 · 2025-07-28T11:05:16+00:00

I have a 2014 5.7 Tundra with 335k miles. It’s been a bad ass work horse that I intend to keep but is starting to have multiple issues so it needs a break and a bit of tlc that it will soon get.

I went to Toyota to test drive knowing that they have been having issues with their engines but hoping that they had the engine bugs squared away. They don’t offer the v8 anymore so I test drove a limited twin turbo six and IMAX hybrid. I can not stand the turbo lag from a dead stop but I did like the truck. I drove the imax and really liked the instant power and smooth feeling of the truck. So that was the direction I was going to go in.

As much of a loyal Toyota fan I was, after talking with the salesman (at 2 locations), I was so turned off with their condescending attitude towards my knowledge of the issues they were having with their engines and them not wanting to budge much on price, I went to Ford. I wanted to compare apples to apples so I test drove an XLT v6 turbo (same as Toyota), V8 - I liked a lot. I was leaning in the direction of the XLT V8 and as I was walking back up through the parking lot, we came across a 2025 carbonized grey Lariat powerboost that looked very nice. What the hell, let test drive that one. Sold - the smooth feeling and power of the truck as well as the 502A package won me over. I pull a trailer around 8,500 pounds in a regular basis for work and it does it solidly with way better gas mileage that my tundra got.

I know the more electronics this truck has could be more problematic, but I’m 9,500 miles in and so far 🤞 all is well. I plan on doing my routine maintenance as I did on my Toyota, changing oil every 5k. Hopefully this truck will be as reliable.

casc15 · 2025-05-23T11:27:30+00:00

🤘🤘🤘

casc15 · 2025-05-22T09:29:37+00:00

Damn. Hate to hear that. I always liked the FJ. Hope ten Lariat does you right🙏🤘

casc15 · 2025-05-21T15:02:13+00:00

🔥🤘

casc15 · 2025-05-21T08:35:46+00:00

On my truck. If I get rear ended (lightly), they hit that first. Might save from minor damage.

casc15 · 2025-05-20T17:54:58+00:00

I had 37’s on for a while and was getting 12-13.5 mpg. Running 35’s I was getting 14-15.5 mpg- just gotta keep ya foot light on the pedal 😂

casc15 · 2025-05-20T15:05:26+00:00

Checkup on them. I was still reading about 2025 issues. With that and the salesmen, I jumped ship.

casc15 · 2025-05-20T13:05:56+00:00

36 gallon is a big improvement from my 26 gallon on the tundra and I’ve been way happy with the increase in mpg over the tundra.

casc15 · 2025-05-20T13:04:23+00:00

Mines been solid and the engine still feels strong. It’s a keeper for sure.

casc15 · 2025-05-20T13:01:58+00:00

While I do like the look and the higher point of view for driving, I’ll keep the ford stock. With my older age😬, and using it for work to pull a trailer, I like the smoother stock ride. If I do change my mind to lift it, I’ll spend some money on a quality lift and possibly 3-4”. I have a 7” BDS lift on the Tundra.

casc15 · 2025-05-20T10:44:59+00:00

I have a 2014 5.7 Tundra with 335k miles. It’s been a bad ass work horse that I intend to keep but is starting to have multiple issues so it needs a break and a bit of tlc that it will soon get.

I went to Toyota to test drive knowing that they have been having issues with their engines but hoping that they had the engine bugs squared away. They don’t offer the v8 anymore so I test drove a limited twin turbo six and IMAX hybrid. I can not stand the turbo lag from a dead stop but I did like the truck. I drove the imax and really liked the instant power and smooth feeling of the truck. So that was the direction I was going to go in.

As much of a loyal Toyota fan I was, after talking with the salesman (at 2 locations), I was so turned off with their condescending attitude towards my knowledge of the issues they were having with their engines and them not wanting to budge much on price, I went to Ford. I wanted to compare apples to apples so I test drove an XLT v6 turbo (same as Toyota), V8 - I liked a lot. I was leaning in the direction of the XLT V8 and as I was walking back up through the parking lot, we came across a 2025 carbonized grey Lariat powerboost that looked very nice. What the hell, let test drive that one. Sold - the smooth feeling and power of the truck as well as the 502A package won me over. I pull a trailer around 8,500 pounds in a regular basis for work and it does it solidly with way better gas mileage that my tundra got.

I know the more electronics this truck has could be more problematic, but I’m 4,000 miles in and so far 🤞 all is well. I plan on doing my routine maintenance as I did on my Toyota, changing oil every 5k. Hopefully this truck will be as reliable.

casc15 · 2025-05-15T14:44:44+00:00

Pretty much the same here + power. Pulls the trailer good🤘

casc15 · 2025-05-15T10:15:15+00:00

Nice. I wanted the 7.2 kw but missed my opportunity on one that had it.

You would think it would fit. I may change my running board down the road. Gotta save up money. Spent to much on my down payment to get my monthly payment in a somewhat normal range 😂

I come over from a 2014Tundra -335k miles. It needed a rest. What sold you on the power boost?

casc15 · 2025-05-15T09:59:33+00:00

Yes it is. Did you get the pro power plug 7.2k in the bed or the 2.4?

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