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Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by MEWaters, Jun 29, 2020.

  1. Jun 29, 2020 at 6:46 PM
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    MEWaters

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    Hey all, picked up my first truck couple weeks ago
    02 Tundra dc 2wd w 291k
    All manual maintenance recommendation were followed to a T and then some through Toyota in Cali through 240k
    recent water pump, timing belt, tensioner, idler, plugs, thermostat, battery
    Have driven about 1k so far and runs great! getting 16-19.2mpg
    loving the tundra so far, hoping to get at least 400k out of her!
    am i missing a bolt below my u joint?

    thumbnail-2.jpg thumbnail-1.jpg am i missing a bolt? thumbnail-4.jpg
     
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  2. Jun 29, 2020 at 6:52 PM
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    04DCTundraMan

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    Looks clean in the pics! Welcome!
     
  3. Jun 29, 2020 at 6:53 PM
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  4. Jun 29, 2020 at 6:54 PM
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  6. Jun 29, 2020 at 7:42 PM
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  7. Jun 29, 2020 at 7:58 PM
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    TokerJoker

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  8. Jun 29, 2020 at 8:26 PM
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    N84434

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    welcome to the club MEWaters... it does appear that a bolt is missing from the tail of the transmission, which technically is forward of the U-joint. Without looking at the parts catalog, I'm not sure what would have been there...?

    I can only assume that something was not secured when the frame was replaced..:monocle:
     
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  9. Jun 30, 2020 at 3:58 AM
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    MEWaters

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    It’s the original frame
     
  10. Jun 30, 2020 at 4:35 AM
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  11. Jun 30, 2020 at 4:53 AM
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    Looks nice and clean. Congrats!
     
  12. Jun 30, 2020 at 5:48 AM
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  13. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:06 AM
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    N84434 In the Frozen Tundra

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    No kidding... Coulda fooled me!
     
  14. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:13 AM
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    Hooptytrix

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    Welcome from the South.

    This is a great place to learn about your truck, lots of knowledgeable members. My truck is running tops thanks to this site :thumbsup:
     
  15. Jun 30, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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    Welcome from Maine!
     
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  16. Jun 30, 2020 at 4:43 PM
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    Your missing a whole transfer case and front driveshaft.

    It's so much different from my 4x4 that I can't help you.
     
  17. Jun 30, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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    Looks like it's supposed to be empty

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  18. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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    upload_2020-6-30_20-2-22.jpg
     
  19. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Sooooo. What did you pay for it?
     
  20. Jul 1, 2020 at 4:22 AM
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    Professional Hand Model

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  21. Jul 1, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    MEWaters

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    thumbnail-6.jpg
     
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  22. Jul 1, 2020 at 6:47 PM
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    MEWaters

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    where abouts?
     
  23. Jul 2, 2020 at 4:09 AM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    FSM confirms NO nut/bolt on 2WD in said location. Mission accomplished. :yes:
     
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  24. Jul 2, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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  25. Jul 2, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    MEWaters

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    what's this bruce genner joke?
     
  26. Jul 2, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    MEWaters

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    lol i know who he is, but don't get the reference still LOL
    before yota changed from 1st GEN? Is this a reference to get used to?
     
  27. Jul 2, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    Welcome from UT! Nice clean 1st Gen!
     
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