Custom Suspension and 24K Hitch
Support for the heavy diesel engine in the 1/2-ton Tundra frame comes from a front suspension setup with custom dual front struts with Bilstein shocks. To provide a stable home for a Reese Signature Series 24,000-pound fifth-wheel trailer hitch in the bed, a Deaver spring pack and Bilstein shocks replaced the stock Tundra rear suspension.
22.5-inch Dual Rear Wheels
To make the Tundra look like a true 1-ton truck, a 6.5-foot bed was fabricated with fenders for dual rear wheels, and 22.5x9-inch 10-lug Alcoa brushed aluminum rims were mounted at all four corners, along with large drilled brake discs up front. The wheels are wrapped in Michelin XDA 2+ Energy 295/60R22.5 tires that have strong sidewalls for towing and are designed with low-rolling resistance to maximize the dualie's mpg.
In this configuration, the 8.0L Hino makes 305 hp and 610 lb-ft of torque.
Mad Max Paint and Hand-Sewn Leather
SEMA trucks have to look good to get any attention at the annual aftermarket parts show, so the Toyota Motorsports Technical Group decided to use what it calls a "Road Warrior" exterior theme, along with a luxurious interior. The menacing look is due in large part to the Matte Charcoal Metallic paint that makes the Tundra look like it could be used to transport a SWAT team. Low-profile LED clearance lamps are recessed-mounted into the dualie fenders and the tailgate, and a set of four PIAA P-4000 Quattro driving lights are mounted on top of the cab to make sure the Tundra diesel is always seen. The exterior of the truck was also upgraded with generous helpings of diamond plate lining the entire cargo box and AMP Research powered running boards. Other exterior touches include bright satin brushed nickel on both bumpers, the grille surround, telescoping trailer mirrors with built-in turn signals, and dark brushed Tundra emblems.