What have you done to your 1st gen Tundra today?

If that includes all the parts that's not a bad price.

 

I watched a video last night about the front wheel bearings. Looks like that's a good time to do ball joints and replace CV axles. Maybe replace the upper arms too.

 

From what I have heard anything other than OEM or CVJreman axles don’t last. And lower ball joints go OEM. You probably already knew this stuff, but just wanted to throw it out there just in case man!

 

This is what our cans for lawn mowers look like.
How the hell do we pour

 

I finally got the Icon add-a-leaf installed and I'm disappointed with the results. I only gained 1/2" of lift. I was expecting 1" minimum. It's advertised at 1.5"

Really at a loss as to how I gained so little. @Festerw didn't you gain 1"?


It's really not even noticeable in my opinion.








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It does seem like she rode a bit nicer but too soon to tell.

 

@FirstGenVol how much weight in your bed?

 

Empty except for my swing case. Maybe 40lbs in that. And 1 non regulation size Football.

 

How much does the cap weigh?

 

Not much. Google says 150-175lbs. Even with the shell you'd think I would have gained a bit more. I just went and measured again. I'm being generous with the 1/2".

Look at the pics, am I crazy? Looks about the same to me.

Between the brake controller tucked under the dash and this, maybe my leafs are shot. Maybe the previous owner did a lot of towing.

 

Looks like you got some lift but definitely not the 1.5” icon says. Snap a pic or 2 of your springs.

 

From stock that's what I got. I'd guess it's a factor of how worn your springs are more than anything.

 

That may be disappointing to you, but at least it doesn't sit all stink bugged out with it's but in the air. I want to do the icon add a leafs and I may even do a longer shackle to keep everything more level.

 

I'm wondering if the ball joints being oem are as big of a deal on the 05 and 06. I did Moog about a year ago and they seem pretty tight still. I was planning on replacing them, but with my steering rack leaking, and some other money hungry tasks, I'm wondering if it's as big a deal as everyone makes out. At least on the 05/06.

 

Let me know of these are not good and I'll snap more in the daylight.

 

Changed my faded tail lights and installed my new skid plate.

 

Put the overload spring back in and you’ll likely Be at 1.25 or 1.5” lift

 

well that's retarded. Any and all in search of gas cans pay me and I will ship you ones that'll pour out their contents before you get back home from the gas station!

 

I've had a couple of the spill proof commiefornia cans... My arms get too tired holding up 5+ gallons of fuel waiting to empty for 15 minutes. I said eff it and I got a super siphon. I start it, leave the can in the bed of my truck and come back a couple minutes later to an empty can. I did replace my scepter nozzle with a regular one too. It helps, but that siphon is money for convenience.

 

I knew about the LBJ, but haven't heard much about the CV axles. Much appreciated!

Black market gas cans for cali? Better fill em with plastic straws and hi cap mags too!

 

Alot of the aftermarket axles are built differently from the OEM axles. The OEM is a birfield on both ends of the axle. Aftermarkets are typically a Birfield on the outer end and a Tulip joint on the inside. they bind up more at higher angles. which leads to premature wear

 

Well, I have no idea what that means. On the other hand, a tulip joint is for weed. It must be from California too.

 

You gotta put your tulips on a joint, how else do you smoke it?

 

basically they dont articulate as well. im sure theres a proper name for the joint but its what we call them around here!

 

Oh man - those jams look great!
Are they moving the bed to get the backside of the cab?

 

Yup. Everything is getting done right


Except under the hood. Fuck that cost of removing all that.

 

I now need to find the correct color door panels and get the carpet ordered. This bad boys almost “done” for the short te future. (I really need to get my Tacoma project rolling again.)

 

Smart control / easy to pour. Lmao
I saw those at Walmart in Poway last weekend

 

Most excellent play on words! I like the way your mind works, Mr. Darkness.

 

So I take it you removed the overload? If you want more.lfit, put it back.

 

I think the point of the icon expansion pack is to replace the overload spring. I do think that icon might use a 1" lift block with their suspension kits though. At least I think that was listed under the parts.

@FirstGenVol maybe the 1" icon block listed here is what you need? http://iconvehicledynamics.com/shop...-toyota-tundra-suspension-system-stage-3.html
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System Components:

58620 (QTY - 1) – 2000 - 2006 Toyota Tundra (0-3" Lift) 2.5" IFP Coilover Shocks

51001 (QTY – 1) – 2000 – 2006 Toyota Tundra 1” Cast Lift Block

52100 (QTY – 1) – 2000 – 2006 Toyota Tundra 9” U-Bolt Kit

57715 (QTY - 2) – 2000 - 2006 Toyota Tundra (0-1.5" Lift) 2.5 VS Piggyback Series Rear Shock"