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1st Gen. Lunch Table - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by NUDRAT, Jan 18, 2020.

  1. Jun 30, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    This thread is great.
    :boink: look what happens when you start poking the hand model, he just wrote a whole book in 2 pages :rofl: muy loco
     
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  2. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    13 hr day at work... in 90 degree humid heat... booked 27.. but man I’m wiped
     
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  3. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:20 PM
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    Booked 27? What u do?
     
  4. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    I'm assuming that is 27 independent jobs for "the books."
     
  5. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:35 PM
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    Tbelt and water pumps on a tundra and a 97 avalon. Oil pan on said avalon. And a warranty transmission pan ona. Sienna (pays 9 hours for some reason... took all of an hour to do)
     
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    27 hours btw. Not 27 jobs
     
  7. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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    Kill it while you can, good on you. I haven’t done one of those days at work in a few years. Haha weekends or side jobs is a different story, I make more on side jobs than regular work:)
     
  8. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:40 PM
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    side jobs pay me much more.. its rare for me to do t-belts in a week.. let alone a day. tundra t-belt is like a 5 hr job for me... the old 3.3 and 3.0? done so many of them it only takes me like 2-3 hours to do them...
     
  9. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:45 PM
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    I pray that the oil pan on my truck never starts leaking because from what I can see, it would be a 50 hour job for me. Have you ever done one on a 1st gen Tundra?
     
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  10. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:49 PM
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    What is the tundra TBelt quoted out for in terms of hours?
    Is it mainly friends and referrals that you do side jobs for?
    I have one old McDonald’s connect that feeds me work here and there, I charge what I want because I don’t think I’ve had one call back with him, other than when I said it was junk but I’d try, and he gets bent over from the local jabronies. Other than that it’s mainly my close family, that I don’t really charge, but I still say no to some of them even. I’ve got kids now so I’d rather be goofy with them than have to work on someone’s AC or fridge, I try to help when I can, but Sometimes I have to say no!
     
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  11. Jun 30, 2020 at 6:53 PM
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    my side work is pretty much a few familys that trust me.. not a whole lot.. but theyre big familes and keep me busy.

    t-belt with water pump on a 4.7 is an 8hr job according to the books.
     
  12. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:08 PM
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    Chicago is cold as hell in the winter
     
  13. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:10 PM
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  14. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:10 PM
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    Yup.
     
  15. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:13 PM
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    Management Dept (wifey) & I are trying to decide whether to keep her Lexus is350C or sell it before I start dumping $$ into it. Right now we are looking at the 4runner V8 or the FJ Cruiser. What issues between the two?
    We want a 4X4
     
  16. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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    rust.. but your down south. they also like to eat front axle boots up.. other than that theyre reliable.
     
  17. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    A 4runner has always struck me as a more practical vehicle than the FJ. FJ always struck me as a mall crawler vehicle even from the factory.

    I have no experience with either. :anonymous:Bear that in mind.
     
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  18. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:21 PM
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    The FJ is a serious off road vehicle, very capable.
     
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  19. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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    I'm sure. I was just offering my two cents. LOL
     
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  20. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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    I like the 05ish 4runner V8 but I hear that rust is an issue. The FJ she likes but I really like V8's
     
  21. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:24 PM
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    the FJ has the same rust issues. its just a shorter 4runner. both are solid vehicles. the v8 is obviously amazing. but the 4.0 is also a great engine
     
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  22. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:28 PM
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    I'm keeping my truck and I really want a Landcruiser/LX470 but she is uncomfortable with the size. That leaves me with 4runner and FJ. I have to measure the interior of the fj and see if I can fit a blow up mattress
     
  23. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:39 PM
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    I’ve never driven one, but I bet a v8 4runner is a rocket ship!
    I’ve had no big issues with out 5th gen w the 4.0, it’s no v8 but if you make it bark, it moves
     
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    That is what I'm thinking. V8 4runner should be solid performer.
    The FJ special edition caught my eye though
    Screenshot_20200630-224236.jpg
     
  25. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:51 PM
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    I’ve heard great things about the FJs that are rear locked, very capeable. Don’t get an FJ if you have kids. My 2wd 4runner has been places 4wd soccer moms with Kdss would be scared to go. Both are great, both can be found with lockers(not the 4th gen v8) but the v8 come with center diff lock, haha again it’s a toss up!
     
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    Got'em both hung up, and crystal clear enamel on the left one. From your truck to mine @FirstGenVol.
    The piece he posted...
    Started with self etch primer.
    One coat of semi-gloss black enamel.
    One coat of flat black enamel.
    One coat of crystal clear top coat.

    The bigger, rounder piece still needs to dry. Probably get some crystal on that one in the morning
    20200630_214901.jpg
    Thankful for the mask.
    20200630_214357.jpg
     
  27. Jun 30, 2020 at 7:57 PM
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    There's another option. Build something crazy :eek2:

    Starting with a 5.0 engine and shove it in an FJ or a newer 4runner. Florida doesn't have emissions testing
    Screenshot_20200630-225423.jpg
     
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    not much faster. but alot more low end grunt
     
  29. Jun 30, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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    I guess it comes down to gearing
     
  30. Jun 30, 2020 at 8:09 PM
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    236 hp in early 4.0s and 270 in later duall VVTI 4.0s.

    vs the 286 of the 4.7. 4.7 has more torque though. same transmissions in 05+ 4runners
     

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