Body Structure

Highly Rigid Body

Description

The body of the Toyota Tundra has been made lightweight and highly rigid through the refinement of the shape and construction of each part, optimized allocation of reinforcements and members, and use of high strength sheet steel.

High Strength Sheet Steel





High strength sheet steel is used for the hood, door panels, inner panel, reinforcements and deck floor (only for standard cab), etc.

Body Shell





The areas that join the pillars to the roof side rail or the rocker are provided with reinforcements to ensure a strong pillar construction. In addition, reinforcements are efficiently located throughout the body to realize excellent body rigidity.

Frame





^ The frame is basically the same ladder type used in the previous model. The shape of the various areas of the frame has been modified in order to realize excellent collision safety performance, good driving stability and riding comfort.





^ An X-shaped rear cross member has been adopted to ensure the lateral rigidity of the rear suspension.

Doors





^ Side impact protection beams are mounted in the center space between the outer and inner door panels. They are the pipe type for the front door and the plate type for the access door.

^ Because the access cab model adopts a center pillarless construction, inner reinforcements are provided in the access door to ensure body rigidity.