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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 5, 2022 at 3:46 AM
    abcinv

    abcinv OEM (+) Junkie

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    What a game changer, very very nice sir. I need to look mine over after seeing this.
     
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  2. Apr 5, 2022 at 4:06 AM
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Are these the right lines for a 4wd AC? The description is kinda vague.

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  3. Apr 5, 2022 at 4:25 AM
    FirstGenVol

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    It looks like they list the Toyota part number there at the bottom. Can you cross reference those on Toyota website?
     
  4. Apr 5, 2022 at 7:36 AM
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    Where my wheels stop rolling
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    I'd think it's a little bit easier to tell when they go bad if you have a double cab. My rear driver door would stay open on slight inclines while my front driver door wouldn't. After replacing the front door check, they both stay open in the same circumstances.
     
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  5. Apr 5, 2022 at 7:38 AM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Any way to protect the door check from wearing out prematurely?
     
  6. Apr 5, 2022 at 7:42 AM
    des2mtn

    des2mtn Third Member

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    I reread your message and saw you were questioning more how they go bad. I would think a killer for them would be opening the door and letting it swing open and bounce off them, like when the front of the truck is on a decline.

    My driver's one is the only one that has worn out, probably since it gets the most use. Same thing on the Tacoma. I keep a small 2x4 to prop my door if I need it open a longer time, like when camping.
     
  7. Apr 5, 2022 at 8:05 AM
    txagg

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    If it's actually the pressure hose that you messed up, I would suggestion taking it to a shop and having them rebuild it. Will probably cost 20 bucks and be same day turnaround. Will also be better than that new one imo
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2022 at 8:06 AM
    txagg

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    Lube with graphite or phene or whatever
     
  9. Apr 5, 2022 at 11:55 AM
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Too late, but that's a good idea. Not sure if we have a place like that here though.

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  10. Apr 5, 2022 at 11:57 AM
    chrisb

    chrisb scumbag

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    Tractor dealerships often can make hydraulic hose. (I just found this out and was furious I didn't know before.)
     
  11. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:08 PM
    805Tundra

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    I just realized that I put the bottom bolt in backwards :frusty:, do you all think i should be fine? it looks like there is enough clearance from the CV axle.
     
  12. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:09 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    The bottom shock bolt? A lot of people end up doing that, because if not, you have to unbolt your lower ball joint to get the bolt to clear the Cv when trying to remove that bolt to get coil overs out
     
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  13. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:13 PM
    805Tundra

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    ya the bottom shock bolt, thats how it was when i removed the old shock which is why i didn't have to remove the lower ball joint lol
     
  14. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:13 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    You should be fine
     
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  15. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:14 PM
    Kimosabe

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    A said above by @FrenchToasty Mine is in backwards too. No issues to speak of. Although, now that I think about it I think my gas mileage has gotten worse.
    Either the bolt or the lift and big tires. Hmmm
     
  16. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:14 PM
    805Tundra

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    i thought so, thanks for confirming :)
     
  17. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:15 PM
    805Tundra

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    lol. awesome looking forward to saving at the pump
     
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  18. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:16 PM
    Kimosabe

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    I got it backwards. Backwards bolt, new coilovers, tires, and wheels made my mileage worse.
     
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  19. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:18 PM
    805Tundra

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    I figured...didn't buy this thing for the gas mileage lol
     
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  20. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:20 PM
    Kimosabe

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    Yup. I've never heard a girl say, "oh, cool Prius."
     
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    Hit or miss but a lot of the Napa's here make them too as well as a bunch of industrial supply houses.
     
  22. Apr 5, 2022 at 12:40 PM
    Darkness

    Darkness Allergic to white

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    Prius doesn't have a hand brake, so women think they are useless.
     
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  23. Apr 5, 2022 at 1:22 PM
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    When changing out the winter snow tires I noticed a broken sway bar link. First time to break one in 234K miles. The truck seemed to have swayed excessively when taking corners a few days earlier. The parts arrived yesterday and I replaced both sides today. I had to use an angle grinder to cut the lower link nuts off. Not fun but it came off and all bolted up easily.

    Changed air filter and engine oil/filter, too. Should be good to go for a while.
     
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    I did the same thing and luckily noticed before I got it all buttoned up. It seemed like it would interfere, so I fixed it. Not too hard to do actually
     
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    I have, but it's usually under a tone of sarcasm and contempt.
     
  26. Apr 5, 2022 at 2:08 PM
    bmf4069

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    Bottom bolt backwards club reporting in:

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  27. Apr 5, 2022 at 2:19 PM
    txagg

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  28. Apr 5, 2022 at 2:21 PM
    Darkness

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    I think my lower bolts are backwards as well an I don't even have 4wd
     
  29. Apr 5, 2022 at 2:23 PM
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    @txagg Nice!
    I've really been thinking about getting one of the Toyota "Hybrid" emblems and sticking it on my truck. To make it acceptable in case I drive out to California in the next couple weeks.

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  30. Apr 5, 2022 at 2:28 PM
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    Filled up the tank all the way to full, 1st time in a long time, lol. I bought some Lucas fuel treatment, never used it before, but thought I would see if there is any difference with mpg's. I think I average 15 mpg, which for a couple truck, I suppose I should not complain.
     
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