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

archive garage's setup.

More pics below in the light.

 

You ganna cut this little piece?

 

Yes sir! Next weekend.

My fabricator noticed it right as I was picking it up doing the walk around. He also pointed out right above that when trimming the fender flare it got a little away from him so it doesn't sit flush on the bumper like the other side.

Still a few things to address!

 

sweet rig!

 

Dude, that is one damn good looking truck! Great job with it!

 

Be careful if it indeed does sit on the bumper, things flex and the bed will start to rub into the paint and metal. I left almost 1/2 gap between my bumper and fender/flare, and then used a edging material to cover the sharp edge

 

The bed line is actually below the bumper on mine so there isn't a gap.

The gap I'm referring to is the fender flare that was cut after the fact.

For some reason, we didn't receive instructions with everything (and/or the powder coater lost them?) so it was a guessing game on how everything went together/how much to cut. So, being careful, only cut what he thought and I'm actually really happy how it turned out and essentially pushing the bed inward a little so there's not a gap at all. Looks really clean compared to some ive seen but I do like how you put the edging material between. That looks good as well!

 

attached is a closer up side view of the bed and how it goes in between the bumper so it's a nice tight fit (some of the plastic wrap is still stuck in there haha). And you can see the fender flare was cut straighter on the driver side.

 

Saw I’m leaking front diff where the passenger CV axle plugs in.....still need to do the other side and replace the needle bearing.

 

GUYS.
I think my engine's toast. After warming her up I heard a loud squeaking and saw the temperature gauge shoot up. There is red coolant leaking all over underneath the valve covers (and smoking up) which you can kinda see in the photos.



Do you think it's a leaky head gasket? What are the chances head is cracked? I caught it quickly. While the first I can repair, I'm super assuming the worst.

 

Hit me up, I’ve got the tool

 

Could it be coming from one of the Throttle Body Hoses?

 

You just go with Archive’s leaf pack and u bolt flip? First impressions and ride impression of that pack. I’m leaf spring shopping and was considering it vs a custom pack

 

I did just do that job, let me double-check them.

 

The throttle body hoses seem to be connected.



The one not shown under the body is connected.

 

What did you replace recently. Coolant runs through the intake manifold in the back and front and may leak. I’ve also seen the heater hose tube leak too if someone bumped it to hard

 

New timing belt, water pump, and stuff a year ago, valve cover gaskets, radiator, spark plugs, and throttle body gasket a few months ago. The coolant seems pretty high up on the engine to be any of the lower heater hoses.

 

I did!

Before I had a 1" block and stock leafs with almost 300k on them. It rode decent on the road but hitting any major bumps was jarring in the rear.

The new setup takes it like a champ! I've only put about 60 miles on it so far but hit some pretty good bumps and was impressed with the difference. It also leveled out my truck with all the weight in the rear which looks/feels 10x better than it did before.

Still need some more time in the seat but initial impressions are it was worth the money and the wait time!

 

Maybe your new Throttle Body Gasket. Try snugging her down a bit?

 

I know, thanks. I’m half inclined to take it to a mechanic and have them do the ecgs bushing, both axles and seals cause I hate working in my freezing cold garage this time of year.

 

Ye. Its 80° here on the Island. Might drop to 50° next week overnight.

 

Does it only snow on Christmas?

 

Yes! And we invite The Indomitable Snowman for hot toddies.

 

I’d take that

 

Throttle body is tight. Took off the skid plate and all hoses I can see seem to be fine

 

@ imDementeD:
I'm very interested on your feedback with the Archive as well! I wanna check out their U bolt flip kit too. How much lift ya think you got with your camper shell on it? Didn't you also do the shock relocation kit as well?

 

wait you live on an island?

 

It’s a state of mind......

 

Tomorrow I'm going to remove the intake manifold and confirm whether or not it's the head gasket for sure. Either way, I'll probably be looking at selling the truck. I'm glad y'all have pristine beasts but I've had an endless score of problems and hurdles with mine.

 

doubt you'll find a head gasket issue. for it to leak like that someone either had the heads off and damaged something, or your just seriously unlucky. heres to hoping its an easy fix