When you plunk down 30 grand on something you plan to keep for 20 years, it pays to consider all the options. When we 1st looked at the Tundra, we weren't considering the possibility of hauling horses in the bed. The Tundra is still a 1/2 ton no matter what kind of junk they have under the bed. It just can't handle that kind of load. 'sides, it took a while to bring wifey to realize we need a TRUCK, not a cargo packin' car.