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

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by T-Rex266, Sep 7, 2015.

  1. Oct 18, 2020 at 10:52 AM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    custom body work, Billies with taco ARB springs, Icon AAL, TRD FJ trail team wheels, 2019 Toyota 86 radio, Blacked out interior, Added factory power everything, heater mirrors, ETC
    I’ve had this car waiting to move for a couple months now. The parts for it finally showed. Want to have it driving before winter
     
  2. Oct 18, 2020 at 10:55 AM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    custom body work, Billies with taco ARB springs, Icon AAL, TRD FJ trail team wheels, 2019 Toyota 86 radio, Blacked out interior, Added factory power everything, heater mirrors, ETC
    Whole trip, trans temp didn’t go over 150. After converter highest temp I saw was 170. This truck tows so good compared to the f-350 (for smaller things like this
     
  3. Oct 18, 2020 at 11:20 AM
    JessiJane06Tundra

    JessiJane06Tundra New Member

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    San Antonio
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    Small lift
    Dropping the gas tank for the second time in 2 months to replace the fuel pump, gasket and retainer. Gods joke for female mechanic kind is I can't get the fucking lid off. Other than that going smoothly. 3 different auto parts stores didn't even know what a spanner wrench is...my oh my
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2020 at 12:25 PM
    jImmegart

    jImmegart Second Youngest tundra owner in the west!

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    FN Counter steer type X w/ 285/70r17 Geolanders JBA y-pipe and pro street 6000 muffler 2.5 king coilovers w/ total chaos uca and custom 2.0 king rears Skidrow front plate TRD Sport package W/ Factory rear swaybar and LSD
    what monitoring device do you use? @Professional Hand Model recommended one but its for android.
     
  5. Oct 18, 2020 at 12:29 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    custom body work, Billies with taco ARB springs, Icon AAL, TRD FJ trail team wheels, 2019 Toyota 86 radio, Blacked out interior, Added factory power everything, heater mirrors, ETC
  6. Oct 18, 2020 at 2:03 PM
    JessiJane06Tundra

    JessiJane06Tundra New Member

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    Just finished up replacing the fuel pump and put everything back together and broke the connector on the fuel line and it's dripping fuel. Please someone tell me there's a way to replace the connector without having to replace the entire fuel line... I really really really don't want to have to drop the gas tank back down for a 3rd time. 20201018_154813_HDR.jpg
     
  7. Oct 18, 2020 at 2:04 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    custom body work, Billies with taco ARB springs, Icon AAL, TRD FJ trail team wheels, 2019 Toyota 86 radio, Blacked out interior, Added factory power everything, heater mirrors, ETC
    Looks like it’s not clipped all the way on is all. The secondary latch is missing though
     
  8. Oct 18, 2020 at 2:07 PM
    JessiJane06Tundra

    JessiJane06Tundra New Member

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    Yeah the clip was jammed and it was the last thing I had to do and I it broke right off as I tried to push it on there. Is it possible to buy the connector seperately or do I have to do the entire line.
     
  9. Oct 18, 2020 at 2:55 PM
    Kongap

    Kongap New Member

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    Last edited: Oct 18, 2020
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  10. Oct 18, 2020 at 3:16 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    I’m always creepin on campers for sale, but not sure if I would every buy one. But this last camping trip proved rather crowded in our 4runner, mainly the doggos. So I might keep a closer eye in the next year for DC shells around me for sale
     
  11. Oct 18, 2020 at 3:21 PM
    Kimosabe

    Kimosabe Slacker

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    Haha. Well, they seemed to be the best option when I was looking. I went D-Series flood pattern. I still need to aim them better, but the output is awesome!
     
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  12. Oct 18, 2020 at 3:23 PM
    Kongap

    Kongap New Member

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    I kinda know that feeling. I’m hoping to be able to camp with my kiddos with it.

    The lady I purchased it from posted it Friday. so I felt decently lucky to be able to grab it. Plus it’s my birthday today.
    Totally wished it matched but I won’t complain.
     
  13. Oct 18, 2020 at 3:25 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Happy birthday!!! Call your mom and thank her!
     
  14. Oct 18, 2020 at 3:34 PM
    MEWaters

    MEWaters New Member

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    Eibach pro suspension Nitro 4.88 with Auburn Pro LSD and PTFE diff bushings Level 8 MK6 18x9 SAIS bypass JBA cat back Scangauge 2 Diode dynamic fogs. LED heads Husky liners
    Hand sanded to best my ability rear axle / diff and sprayed with rust reformer.
    Sanded ans aprayed the sliding door guides / tracks to the sienna today as well.
    Getting both sprayed with wool wax in next couple weeks.
    Hoping to do some more permanent rust proofing next year
     
  15. Oct 18, 2020 at 4:55 PM
    NUDRAT

    NUDRAT 6 lug life

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    Happy Birthday.

    Tacoma world has a cap trade thread for folks who want to change color/height/style.... Might start a cap trade thread & see if someone has the color you want.
     
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  16. Oct 18, 2020 at 6:14 PM
    lsaami

    lsaami Let ‘er buck

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    3/2" lift, visor, 33s, eibach pro-truck, Cvj axles BFF Bumper 4.56 Tacoma Diffs
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    Had some fun redoing my driveway this weekend. Gave the old tundra a workout lugging this thing, plus several trailer loads of dirt. Driveway still isn’t done though...
     
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  17. Oct 18, 2020 at 6:29 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    custom body work, Billies with taco ARB springs, Icon AAL, TRD FJ trail team wheels, 2019 Toyota 86 radio, Blacked out interior, Added factory power everything, heater mirrors, ETC
    man... there is something about those wheels and the brush guard that makes me think of the old trucks i was surrounded by as a kid with my uncle.
     
  18. Oct 18, 2020 at 7:16 PM
    BlueShadow1

    BlueShadow1 New Member

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    My Tundra chores today were simple but effective. I installed blind spot mirrors on my 1st gen, the kind that are adjustable. What a difference!
    Also installed a right side bumper step pad on hubby's 2nd gen (he lost it when he got lightly rear ended two years ago - that chrome shining through at the spot where the step pad was missing didn't bother him much but drove me crazy. But he loved the way it looks after I got it on and then rubbed some dirt on it so it matched the rest of the bumper (smile!))
    Also bought some touch-up paint but haven't used it yet...
     
  19. Oct 18, 2020 at 11:38 PM
    Lil Steve

    Lil Steve Living the dream

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    Not exactly near you but not across the country either, no idea if this is a good deal or not...
    https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/d/scottsdale-camper-shell/7206488931.html
     
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  20. Oct 18, 2020 at 11:43 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    custom body work, Billies with taco ARB springs, Icon AAL, TRD FJ trail team wheels, 2019 Toyota 86 radio, Blacked out interior, Added factory power everything, heater mirrors, ETC
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  21. Oct 19, 2020 at 2:02 AM
    Tundra2

    Tundra2 Zoinked

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    Finally had time to tinker with my headlights again. I got them set pretty close to what I think is acceptable.

    I've passed 20 cars, and haven't been bright lighted yet. Also, I followed a Chrysler 200, and the cut off was right at the top of the trunk. Perhaps a little too high, but not blinding people in front of me either.

    Editing in the car count, spelling, and katana fan-less fog LEDS. I haven't driven it yet, but I do have to say that it appears brighter.
    20201019_042739.jpg
    As I suspected on the drivers side fog... one chip burnt out. I replaced both, but am saving the good one. For "Oh shit" circumstances.
    20201019_042535.jpg

    Big Gurll link
     
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  22. Oct 19, 2020 at 3:29 AM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Supposedly Snug Top is the best quality of the big 3(subject to opinion of course). That one appears to be in really good shape and has more headroom which is less common. I'd call that a good buy. The camper shell is one of the most useful things I've added to my truck.
     
  23. Oct 19, 2020 at 4:03 AM
    JessiJane06Tundra

    JessiJane06Tundra New Member

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    Fixed the connector, there was some heat wrapped black plastic jammed into the connectors so I cleaned it all out put it back together and reconnected. Now I can officially say I replaced the pain in the ass fuel filter and retainer ring to stop my emissions codes from popping up. Let's hope the next 40 miles or so I can stop staring at that check engine light.20201018_132626.jpg
     
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  24. Oct 19, 2020 at 4:39 AM
    lsaami

    lsaami Let ‘er buck

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    Yep, definitely a late-90s to early 2000s look I’ve got going. It wasn’t necessarily my plan, it just kinda worked out that way. I don’t mind. :notsure:
     
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  25. Oct 19, 2020 at 4:41 AM
    lsaami

    lsaami Let ‘er buck

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    How does it do with power pulling that car? I figure that must be a solid 4500-5000lb load?

    my truck sure became gutless with the 285s. Hard to justify the $1500-2000 it would cost to regear.
     
  26. Oct 19, 2020 at 5:28 AM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Nice work!
     
  27. Oct 19, 2020 at 5:57 AM
    Rex Kramer

    Rex Kramer Vinyl Spinner

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    This morning my local PDR guy is repairing the damage caused by the hit & run accident that happened about 2 weeks ago.

    IMG_8011.jpg

    IMG_8012.jpg
     
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  28. Oct 19, 2020 at 7:40 AM
    Rex Kramer

    Rex Kramer Vinyl Spinner

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    I am glad that I kept these old moldings in storage all of these years.

    IMG_0557.jpg
     
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  29. Oct 19, 2020 at 8:39 AM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    custom body work, Billies with taco ARB springs, Icon AAL, TRD FJ trail team wheels, 2019 Toyota 86 radio, Blacked out interior, Added factory power everything, heater mirrors, ETC
    Plenty enough power. Managed 13 mpg too
     
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  30. Oct 19, 2020 at 9:22 AM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    custom body work, Billies with taco ARB springs, Icon AAL, TRD FJ trail team wheels, 2019 Toyota 86 radio, Blacked out interior, Added factory power everything, heater mirrors, ETC
    I’ve always been happy with EBC brakes. Or akebono
     
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