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5 lug??? Need an answer to a question.

Discussion in 'Tundras' started by ImplicitlyAlberta, Feb 21, 2013.

  1. Feb 21, 2013 at 5:46 PM
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    So I was looking at a few tundras when I took a recent trip to the dealership.
    Damn sexy trucks. I will be considering one in the future.
    However I have a quick question.

    Why are they 5 lug??

    The tacomas are still 6 lug and this got the gears turning. I figured the lugs must be bigger but I couldnt tell.
     
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    Not sure why they are 5 lug, it changed in the 07 model year, and the sequoia
     
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    I'm not sure why they went to the 5 lug axle.
    It was almost considered sac religious back in 06 when they switch the tundra from 6 to 5 lug (for the 07 model year).
    The 100 series land cruiser was the first to get the 5-150mm pattern followed by the tundra and sequoia.

    The wheel patter is 5-150 mm with a 14x1.5 stud. So they enlarged the studs but dropped a lug.
    No big deal, really.
     
    TherealScuba, Feb 21, 2013
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  4. Feb 22, 2013 at 4:49 PM
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    Interesting.
     
    ImplicitlyAlberta, Feb 22, 2013
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  5. Aug 19, 2013 at 10:53 AM
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    a friend of mine borrowed an 09.it was missing 1 lug.they had to go.couldn't wait to travel.tightened the remaining 4,i figured it will be ok till they get back.wrong.sheared 3 more off before they got back from a 300 mile trip.broke down at 3 am on the side of the road in east texas.yes why did they go to 5 not really bigger lugs.
     
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  6. Aug 19, 2013 at 10:59 AM
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    I always wondered why Toyota would do that considering the Chevy and ford trucks are 6 lug
     
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