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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. Jan 14, 2022 at 6:59 AM
    REESE77

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    Ive got 2 small guys

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  2. Jan 14, 2022 at 7:19 AM
    Jack McCarthy

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    Bought some neoprene seat covers from Advanced Auto to protect my seats from sweat. Showers are down at the local gym I go to and I'm not driving home dripping in sweat. Will post pics and the expected poor fitment later today.

    If anyone has a good suggestion for neoprene covers that will fit the driver's seat in a bench seat for under $50, I'm all ears.
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2022 at 7:26 AM
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    I have some throw overs I use even though I have clazzios and katzkin. For summer when I’m gross. I can dig up a link, but.

    my preference lately is a duffel bag from rei containing a metric ton of older shorts, cotton shirts, wet bag, and my favorite of favorites,
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2022 at 7:29 AM
    Darkness

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    This reminds me that I did pick up a pair of covers for my GTI, I didn't install them yet. Maybe a good plan for this weekend. They were $25 at Costco, no idea if they will fit Tundra seats but I'll report back if I install them soon.
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2022 at 7:33 AM
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    Do you have a build thread or pictures of the GTI you can link?
     
  6. Jan 14, 2022 at 7:33 AM
    des2mtn

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    I have a set of Costco neoprenes on mine that I bought last year. Not bad, but could be better.

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  7. Jan 14, 2022 at 7:39 AM
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  8. Jan 14, 2022 at 7:44 AM
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  9. Jan 14, 2022 at 8:00 AM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Nice! This may be my backup in case the Advanced Auto ones made by AutoCraft fit much worse.
     
  10. Jan 14, 2022 at 8:09 AM
    Darkness

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    Yuo thats the ones, I think mine have a gray insert.
    Thanks, its been a big clean up project but its close to done.
     
  11. Jan 14, 2022 at 8:16 AM
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    It sounds like maybe they just got bent during install, the lift itself shouldn't have caused that. I'd try to find out where they are rubbing and go from there.
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2022 at 8:16 AM
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    This is the style I have. Good for when you are transporting filthy passengers. Also good in a pinch for yourself, though I like to change into dry clothes in the parking lot. Easy to wash. Not a good choice for leaving on the seats though.
     
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  13. Jan 14, 2022 at 8:17 AM
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    Yeah, let’s see how I fare with this today.
     
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  14. Jan 14, 2022 at 8:29 AM
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    Nice. Tell me more about your mobile office. Did you have phone and web connection out there?
     
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  15. Jan 14, 2022 at 8:34 AM
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    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    He had mobile coffee, I know that!
     
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    Yes for the most part, the only place there wasn't really cell connection I noticed was on the native land and in some of the canyons. When working on trips I just make sure to stop the night before somewhere with good service. I just use my camping table and chairs.

    Not everyone has the patience for scales, grinders and a french press... :p
     
  17. Jan 14, 2022 at 8:59 AM
    Voss

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    Good stuff! I’m thinking I’ll be out there this time around.
     
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    Seat protectors for expensive seat protectors. Nice! :D
     
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    Ironically my clazzios were $350 ish so not super spendy. But, good point, I should split my pair between the trucks now that I have nice seats in the FGT

    it’s mostly for if I’m transporting a sweaty friend after a sweaty summer trail run or bike ride.
     
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    You should be able to spot it pretty quickly it you go under, and bend them back. Just to be sure, you're talking dust shields and not the splashguard/mud flaps in the wheel well?
     
  21. Jan 14, 2022 at 10:25 AM
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    Definitely metal on metal and not mud flaps. Most audible at low speed. I was thinking one side rhino ramp then jack up the other side with the OEM jack? But maybe that's a dumb idea and puts more pressure on the jack?
     
  22. Jan 14, 2022 at 10:55 AM
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    Just wanted to make sure. I've called stuff by the wrong name before. You could probably just use ramps, or jack up one side at a time. I wouldn't think you would need to take the wheel off, but I'm sure it would be more obvious if you did. Use jack stands, or borrow the wife's jack as a backup?
     
  23. Jan 14, 2022 at 10:56 AM
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    I do have Tacoma and Tundra jacks so yeah, I could try to jack both up that way and have both free to turn. That's an idea. Just not super sure with the fox coilovers that the OEM jack will be sufficient, though I do also have blocks.

    Problem right now is time, we are leaving at 12:30 and I have to make lunches for the boys, shower, fold laundry. This may not be happening after all.
     
  24. Jan 14, 2022 at 11:29 AM
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    How much light does that bar throw? With it so close to the grille, I worry that the grille will obscure the light a lot.
     
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  25. Jan 14, 2022 at 11:31 AM
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    Works well enough for me. Lights up everything I need to see.
     
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  26. Jan 14, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    shifty` Is the Gila Copter a love machine?

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    I recall someone else looking at that location previously, but had concerns about interfering with airflow to the trans cooler and rad? I dunno.
     
  27. Jan 14, 2022 at 12:22 PM
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    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Yes, I believe you are right. Although I don't believe there was any data either way.
     
  28. Jan 14, 2022 at 12:26 PM
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    shifty` Is the Gila Copter a love machine?

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    Nope. Maybe Voss has one of them newfangled gadgets on his truck to measure temps?
     
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  29. Jan 14, 2022 at 12:28 PM
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    The trans cooler is farther up behind the main grill area on my truck. I’ve had the light bar there for over a year, driven through 100* deserts without any issues. Hopefully it stays that way.
    Most aftermarket bumpers have this area covered as well so hopefully won’t have issues.
     
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    No but I would like to.
     

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