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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. Apr 28, 2021 at 9:31 AM
    Jack McCarthy

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    Sounds like the intro to a Doritos commercial.
     
  2. Apr 28, 2021 at 9:56 AM
    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    So they aren’t something which can be purchased as new parts? I was hoping for something along those lines. My truck came with SR5 flares with the chrome stripe. I assume a repaint means they would get destroyed. Figured I could do 3rd gen badging / stickers but the fender flares would need to be first gen.
     
  3. Apr 28, 2021 at 10:05 AM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    You'd want to call and confirm they fit your truck but it looks like Toyota may still sell flares. I'm not sure if they have the chrome strip or not.

    https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota....0dW5kcmEmeT0yMDAyJnQ9c3I1JmU9NC03bC12OC1nYXM=
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2021 at 10:26 AM
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    jimf909 Battery almost dead...

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  5. Apr 28, 2021 at 10:31 AM
    Glock 40

    Glock 40 I'm here to break shit

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  6. Apr 28, 2021 at 11:13 AM
    Darkness

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  7. Apr 28, 2021 at 11:13 AM
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    They do seem to look "good" though I kind of like first gen Tacoma fender flares more than 1st gen Tundra. I wanted to get non-chromey ones. Seems like a few aftermarket options too, all of potentially questionable looks:

    https://www.carid.com/2002-toyota-tundra-fender-flares/bushwacker-extend-a-fender-flares-758212158.html?parentsubmodel[]=BED+LENGTH|8'+2"+(98.2")+Bed

    Junkyard + new clips + repaint may be the winner if they aren't super hard to find... Blowing $1000 on new fender flares is probably a bit too ridiculous.
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2021 at 1:17 PM
    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Filled up twice today. You know you are riding on vapors when you put in a gallon and a half and the Gas Warning Light is still lit. Looks like tomorrow is the day for ‘Operation Bomba de Gasolinas’.

     
  9. Apr 28, 2021 at 1:36 PM
    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Bought a New Jack Pump Lift today. Stoked. The old one is giving up the ghost after about 20 years. Hard to pump/engage. Multiple pumps with no movement. Might have air or old hydraulic oil in her. Anyone ever restored their oldie back after it becoming getting tired?

    Here is the new lift.

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  10. Apr 28, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    Were you able to find one made in the USA....or at least not made in China?
     
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  11. Apr 28, 2021 at 1:50 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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    Nope. Ended up with HF made in China. Needed something fast and this one was the best in terms of 3.75” low profile/quick pump to height/and top height up to 23.5”. All the auto stores today are sold out or have Mickey Mouse Versions.

    If I had more time to look around and shop I’d have done so.
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2021 at 2:01 PM
    FirstGenVol

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    My wife got me a real nice Husky jack and it seems well made but I was disappointed when I saw it was made in China..
     
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  13. Apr 28, 2021 at 2:40 PM
    Trailscape

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    Driveway's getting ripped up for fresh concrete and I felt bad parking her on the street for the week..

    Ordered up a set of Weathertech floor mats and a Hellwig rear swaybar.
     
  14. Apr 28, 2021 at 4:11 PM
    KarmaKannon

    KarmaKannon Master of None

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    I'm wondering if that might have something to do with male/female differences. I believe I've heard a few stories about female huskies being better at stuff like that. Our male would likely run and never come back.
     
  15. Apr 28, 2021 at 4:36 PM
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    I have that one but just bright green. Its been great so far, I love the long reach and low profile. Plus the foot pedal is sweet.

    You can try bleeding the fluid in your old jack. I brought a jack back to life that way before, its easy but if a seal is gone it might be hard to find a replacement.
     
  16. Apr 28, 2021 at 4:41 PM
    FirstGenVol

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    Those Daytona Jacks have good reviews and they look sweet. Probably one of Harbor Freight's better products.
     
  17. Apr 28, 2021 at 4:41 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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    Thanks. I might try bringing her back. What fluid do you use?

    I haven’t even research this yet. I do not think she is leaking as there aren’t any signs, but I’ll shake her down first. It’ll be nice to have two jacks if possible.
     
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  18. Apr 28, 2021 at 4:46 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    my aluminum jack from them, 10-13 years old, has a leak and one of the pistons jams up, I kinda looked for rebuild kits, but I don’t think I found much, I’ll have to upgrade soon
     
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  19. Apr 28, 2021 at 4:52 PM
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    I’ve got the hf steel low profile long reach and have had it for 12 years, still works good. I imagine you’ll be happy with your new one.
     
  20. Apr 28, 2021 at 4:57 PM
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    I have the same one in green I bought just a few months ago. Nothing but positive things to say so far!
     
  21. Apr 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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    Awesome. The reviews looked pretty good on the HF site. Guys were saying great for their trucks and could be used on lower cars as well. I’ve never used a quick pump jack so this will be nice.
     
  22. Apr 28, 2021 at 5:16 PM
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    Hand model, just to let you know the orange one's work much better.:)
     
  23. Apr 28, 2021 at 5:19 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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    Man! I really wanted the New Metallic Red, but not on the shelf. Looked sharp on display.
     
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    onesojourner Here, let me derail that for you

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    I just talked to my father in law about that a few days ago. He said it wasn't to bad. If you have a quality jack I would definitely spend a dollar on o-rings and a couple more for oil.
     
  25. Apr 28, 2021 at 5:44 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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    Yeah. I’ll look more into this and give the Company a call to see if they are still around. Jack has done me well for 20 years.
     
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    I paid 80bucks for all four. My tundra doesn't have clips . So I have to drill small holes and use nuts and bolts with washers
     
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  27. Apr 28, 2021 at 6:06 PM
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    Ya I got a good deal for 110dollars. I
     
  28. Apr 28, 2021 at 6:15 PM
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    11 Year old female husky.. If she gets off leash she thinks it's a game. Two knee replacements. Nope, she's staying on the porch these days.
     
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    I had picked up a bottle of hydraulic fluid from Home Depot, it was liquid wrench for jacks and was around $5 or so.

    @FrenchToasty if you're looking for a jack these are really good and priced well. They go on sale every other month it seems like.
     
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  30. Apr 28, 2021 at 6:29 PM
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    My truck wouldn't fit in the garage with one but they sure do have a lot of potential.
     

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