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

CVJ remans the OEM joints. that's what I have on my truck after my aftermarkets crapped out after 15,000 miles.

 

I'm running CVJ's as well. I think Empty Lord said another option is NAPA. I can't remember if they have a lifetime warranty or not. That might be worth exploring if you wanted to save some cash.

 

LOL! Your uncle played with Sammy Hagar! Havent heard of some of these other bands, but they all remind me of the bmx movie Rad.

 

Blammo!

Pass side, you can see the torn boot:


Driver:

This truck just keeps getting better.

 

FGT crash tests by @jwatt

https://www.tundras.com/threads/crash-tests.84839/#post-2140185

 

Got new headlights installed, also changed the center console, cluster and key ring bulbs changed to led. Love it.

 

Did some critical testing today, not sure how I should take the results, I was checking my “idle up” thingy, located on the PS pump zonal region, and it failed the test in the manual. For shits and giggles I did the same test to the other tube coming off the intake, and it preformed as the test describes.
I pinched both lines(separately) coming off the idle up valve and no change in rpms(noticeably) but when i pinched the one going to the evap system(?) it Audibly and visually changed rpm.


a tech said his always seem to idle strangly lean, and maybe that’s what I’m feeling or imagining?
I still might get it smoke tested, but not sure about the failed results with the idle up valve..... maybe the deep voice will chime in soon....

 

Did you turn the wheel fully as you were pinching? You have long arms if you did.

 

Yeah I wasn’t sure of the specifics of the hand move for this one; I turn the wheel......... and then walked around and pinched tubes in question. It doesn’t say keep it banked, or anything like that, so I think it just needs some kind of resistance on the pump? When I turn my wheel I do get idle up and down, but I’m wondering if it’s not enough....... I didn’t glance at the right moment but when I did bank and hold I thought I saw it dip to and maybe below 500rpm.
That valve isn’t cheap, but it isn’t expensive either

 

just over here collecting more parts. Shoutout to overland custom designs for some killer sway bar links. Should pair nicely with the energy suspension bushings I ordered earlier.

@Mstudt

 

I think that 50rpm dip is proper and iirc is written in my Toy Manual in the Glove Box as a reminder that is normal.

 

Beefy!
If I ran one I’d consider them, but I rarely see freeways or freeway speeds.

 

I bet your correct, but I wonder why the device test still failed. I wonder if it can be cleaned?

 

I think that might be Bad Mojo. Better to buy new the first time than to Mangle and have to buy new after the fact.

 

CAMBURG UCA
Moog tie rod ends
Moog lower ball joints
Hellman front sway

 

Nioce and shiny down there!
Be careful with moog lbjs; seriously just get Toyota lower ball joints and be done with it.

 

NAPA remans are ok.. I would never buy another “new” Napa axle. The design is inferior and binds more (though technically a hair stronger)

 

Hmm. That suspension looks soo much like mine.

 

Like... the mayonnaise?

 

Have you listened to Pomegranate Tiger? Horrible name, great music

 

Just got home from 7 hours of driving with this (but strapped down)

I unintentionally followed in MrDirtjumper's tracks and towed a vehicle but for a friend. I wasn't tooting just because I had my airbags filled.

I averaged 12.4mpg on the drive down and then 9.9 mpg with the trailer loaded. Had to stop half way home because a trailer tire caught a screw, bubbled out, and started leaking really bad.

Trans didn't go much over 140° except for once when I was going up a mountain for a good bit.

 

Please don't hate me, but your truck looks pewter in that lighting. It's the metal halide street lights above

Congrats on success! ​

 

I heard a "tink" from the rear this morning on the home stretch.

Found my tink.


Who do we use for lug studs?

Currently taking this wheel off to investigate further.

Looks like the High dolla alignment shop used 15 too many ugga duggas. I checked the other three wheels. Both rears look like way too many duggas. Fronts are OK.


Edit: I guess it would be a good idea to replace all 24 lug studs, eh?

 

@empty_lord

Are the lug studs different for the front/back or for the 2WD/4WD?



Edit: I see the smaller picture behind the "part" picture now...

 

Call your stealer and they should dial you in with your VIN.

 

I don't have a stealer.

 

Not even 75 miles away?

 

You mean participating stealer, or in general?

 

What's that program? Something ya gotta sign up for?

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/ideas-and-projects-thread.67033/page-2#post-1846783