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

The latter style. Mz. PHM used Cilantro instead of the fresh Parsley I bought. Sadly, no left over sauce. It was all on the meat.

 

If you do go this route, the Lexus 4.3l fan bracket will fit the 4.7 if you want it to look extra factory instead of washers and nuts holding the pulley on in place of the fan

 

Ok now you have my attention. I'm guess I will have to search that out. I will be asking questions when I'm ready.

 

Just remember, if you tow even the dual Fan setup will never match the CFM of the mechanical fan. At full tilt the mechanical fan can draw around 10,000 CFM if I remember right

 

I haven't had the cilantro style in quite some time. I guess I will be making it soon

 

I was told I was wrong about the Parsley and she is the Chef so I said ok!

 

I don't tow but my buddy has borrowed the truck to tow vehicles to & from the auction. I guess I have to do some research.

 

The parsley style is Argentina style

 

I personally plan on adding a sequoia condenser fan to aid in ac performance

 

Just keep the factory set up. I researched this electric fan thing from guys that did them years ago on 1st Gens. They always had some other problems they were chasing. The Electric Fan causes amp draw issues as well as what @empty_lord says above.

My truck has the original fan and works fine with tow/haul. I’d say save your money and take the Little Honey out to the Brasilian BBQ.

 

Man do I love Brazilian BBQ, a buffet of dead animals delivered to your table

I'm hungry again, I guess I'm going back to the kitchen

 

Need two more for the custom battery hold down bracket! https://www.tundras.com/threads/cus...rackets-for-1st-gen.67066/page-2#post-1802429

 

I'm not saying yes, and I'm not saying no. Give me a minute to browse.

Is this a time sensitive thing?

 

If I spend any more money on the truck, management will become hostile. Me no likey hostile wifey

 

My battery hold down thing is slightly rusty. I'm kinda sick of wire wheeling, and painting.

 

It does say TRD

Try Riding Dirty

Tundra Riding Dirty

 

I have one for my Tacoma... love it...

 

I'm eyeballing the regular aluminum. No engraving. As far as I know my truck literally does not have one thing thats "TRD" badging approved. Factory, or not.

 

Just do it for the bling factor!


My tundra obviously was never a TRD. But it looks damn good with TRD stuff!

 

Factory smactory
The Real Deal

 

Speaking of your tundra... I found a wrecked double cab that looked like it could use some "Dan" in its life.
Parting out 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5
https://stlouis.craigslist.org/ptd/d/saint-louis-parting-out-2005-toyota/7146873560.html

Its even a 2005. Same as yours.

 

I will agree with you, your tundra is SUPER sweet with all the bling. I'm kinda a plain Jane, small town kinda guy.

Blend in with the masses, and hide amongst the sheeple.

 

sadly, that ones done... the frame appears to be twisted, the cab is destroyed to the point id have to find a cab.... its useful for a drivetrain

 

https://nashville.craigslist.org/pts/d/mount-juliet-toyota-tacoma/7142995279.html
You like animal print?

 

Couple of Tools and Techniques used to remove Axle and Axle Seal. Patents Pending.

Used a 3/8” Ratcheting with a 14mm socket with a Pipe sleeved over for leverage to remove the 4 bolts. They have never been off so I used some firm pressure cracking each one slowly and then returning to loosen each one a little at a time.

 

Here is ‘The Cross Over Move’ used on the Star Adjuster. You push the back of the locking plate to release the tab and then turn the Star Adjust loose. This is how you release the Drums off of your Brake Shoes (instead of using a service bolt to remove).

Used this pic with the Axle off as its wide open viewing this way. When you are actually performing this move the pressure is intense and the space is limited. Hansel Rules!

Those One Man Brake Bleeders Rule, as well.

 

Went out for warm ups and removed the Rear Bumper bottom bolts. Painted them Flat Black and greased the threads up before reinstall. Its hot out there and I’ve decided no go on the bed bolts for now. Its hot. Fuggetaboutit!

 

It took me more time to get out all my tools than it did to remove the bumper. Surprised how easy it was.


Took the opportunity to fluid film everything while I can.

 

Please don’t put your bumper on. It might make me want one.

 

Oh you're going to want one. There is no doubt about it. My wife and I tried earlier with my floor jack but we didn't quite get it to line up. I'll probably give it another shot tomorrow when we aren't as tired.