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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 21, 2022 at 7:41 PM
    NUDRAT

    NUDRAT 6 lug life

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    Anyone know if 1G Sequoia's have the same CHMSL bulb burns socket issue?
    I'd think it would, but haven't seen anything reported about it.
     
  2. Apr 21, 2022 at 7:43 PM
    Sirfive

    Sirfive Master Procrastinator

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    Havent checked mine yet, but 3rd brakes have always worked, probably original, but cargo lights havent worked since ‘08-‘09.
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2022 at 7:45 PM
    NUDRAT

    NUDRAT 6 lug life

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    I opened mine up on the Tundra because cargo light was out. Found the meltage, did the clean up & bulb swap. i was lucky the burn wasn't too bad, but the brake lights were still working.
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2022 at 8:17 PM
    tacoguybill

    tacoguybill The Burrito Bandido

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    Well burning the candle on both ends tonight, leaving for a work trip Sunday and family road trip Saturday I wanted my paint to have at least 24 hours to cure before reinstalling. My Supervisor is surely pissed off at me but when it comes to me working on the truck, when is she not? Fender flares finally painted, and managed to get those mirror caps off only breaking one tab in the process, can’t wait to see how it looks installed. Good thing about the work trip is rumor has it I’ll only be occupied until noon each day and there’s an auto hobby shop on that base with no one to fuss at me that I’ve been out there all afternoon :D

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  5. Apr 21, 2022 at 10:34 PM
    KK6PD

    KK6PD 2 1 yr. retired . . . after 42 yrs

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    New Tires, Stereo & Speakers,Uni-Strut Tie Down Continue watching THIS SPACE FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
    Ah Supervisors, ya can't live with 'em,you can't live without 'em!

    The painting however looks terrific!
     
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  6. Apr 21, 2022 at 11:00 PM
    assassin10000

    assassin10000 New Member

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    Remote start alarm Removed keyless entry piezo Qi phone charger & dash mount Subaru underseat subwoofer Hopkins Easylift Steering wheel audio controls No-tenna mod 3/4 adhesive anti-rattle shim D/S door
    Spent a couple minutes after work to make a pair of seat risers.

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  7. Apr 22, 2022 at 4:35 AM
    chrisb

    chrisb scumbag

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    Nice!
    I love DIY jobs.
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2022 at 10:01 AM
    assassin10000

    assassin10000 New Member

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    Remote start alarm Removed keyless entry piezo Qi phone charger & dash mount Subaru underseat subwoofer Hopkins Easylift Steering wheel audio controls No-tenna mod 3/4 adhesive anti-rattle shim D/S door
    Thanks.

    Not sold on them yet. 1" seems like too much. I'm gonna try spacing the rear a bit.

    It's why I didn't go for the seat jackers, I was pretty sure I wouldn't be 100% happy.
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2022 at 10:17 AM
    chrisb

    chrisb scumbag

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    I reckon if the DIY lifts moved the seat forward ~10-15mm, it'd be a-ok.
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2022 at 10:24 AM
    Tundra2

    Tundra2 Zoinked

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    So does heat. I used a map gas torch and a rag... but wd40 would have been less... risky
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2022 at 10:25 AM
    Tundra2

    Tundra2 Zoinked

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    Oh, and my High mount stop light was burnt to a crisp too. Happy to have replaced the whole assembly for full reflection
     
  12. Apr 22, 2022 at 11:31 AM
    assassin10000

    assassin10000 New Member

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    Remote start alarm Removed keyless entry piezo Qi phone charger & dash mount Subaru underseat subwoofer Hopkins Easylift Steering wheel audio controls No-tenna mod 3/4 adhesive anti-rattle shim D/S door
    Not sure I could get that low. Not even with custom machining a steel block, given the thread size is M10 and some wall thickness will need to be there for thread strength. And space for the head of the bolts.

    Maybe, I'm already thinking about it.
     
  13. Apr 22, 2022 at 4:26 PM
    Rheywood456

    Rheywood456 Sup

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    Look what arrived today :)

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  14. Apr 22, 2022 at 4:28 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    It's good
    OOOH ARB!
     
  15. Apr 23, 2022 at 10:08 AM
    artsr2002

    artsr2002 2005 Tundra DC SR5

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    Today's mission was a successful failure. I managed to Frankenstein's monster my door check using the Dorman door check rubber and door piece with the door frame leg from the factory unit. Its nice and stiff when opening the door and it stays in place. The failure comes from the fact I managed to break the cup around the door handle into 3 pieces, i managed to misplace the retainer nuts for the 2 door check posts and I managed to break several of the pink retainer clips on the door panel. Luckily I found replacement nuts that fit in my junk drawer and I strategically placed the remaining pink retainers so as to hold the panel best i can until I can order some replacements. This isn't my primary vehicle so no hurry on that. So overall, a successful failure. Only pic I took was of the stock check that I took apart.

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  16. Apr 23, 2022 at 10:21 AM
    artsr2002

    artsr2002 2005 Tundra DC SR5

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    Lol. Frankenstein was the doctor. I have edited my post to reflect this.
     
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  17. Apr 23, 2022 at 10:32 AM
    artsr2002

    artsr2002 2005 Tundra DC SR5

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    That makes me the doctor and the door check my monster. Lol
     
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  18. Apr 23, 2022 at 10:34 AM
    artsr2002

    artsr2002 2005 Tundra DC SR5

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    This also reminded me that I need a new bench vise. Even a cheap Harbor Freight one would have made things easier.
     
  19. Apr 23, 2022 at 10:45 AM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    @artsr2002 You don’t Frankenstein’s monster a door, you Frankenstein a door. That is the unwritten rule for using a noun as a verb. :D
     
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  20. Apr 23, 2022 at 10:47 AM
    artsr2002

    artsr2002 2005 Tundra DC SR5

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    I am learning so much today. :)
     
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  21. Apr 23, 2022 at 10:50 AM
    dlowry81

    dlowry81 New Member

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    If you’re the kind of person who replaces 1 of the 3 seals on a fuel injector and only does 2 of the 4 injectors on a side then you’re an idiot. That’s what I came across today. I am not an idiot so I’m doing all 3 seals on all 8 injectors even though only 1 was leaking. I was so pissed when I pulled the rail and saw 2 of the injectors had new upper seals and 2 were crusty originals.

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  22. Apr 23, 2022 at 11:22 AM
    BubbaW

    BubbaW Been Real

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    Started to recommend "Mangler" but....
     
  23. Apr 23, 2022 at 1:20 PM
    artsr2002

    artsr2002 2005 Tundra DC SR5

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    Mangler here with another update on my other patient. Pre and post op pics of my other patient. Hope it holds when I snap it back in the door.

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  24. Apr 23, 2022 at 1:28 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Oh, you should’ve asked us before you took on this endeavor. I almost did what you did many many years ago, but this saved my bacon.
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  25. Apr 23, 2022 at 1:42 PM
    artsr2002

    artsr2002 2005 Tundra DC SR5

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    I took the panel off before when I replaced my speakers and managed not to break the cup. I had forgotten which part of it clips on and rather than looking it up I decided to just yank on it like an ijiot. That's what I get for not taking my time.
     
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  26. Apr 23, 2022 at 2:01 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    None
    My man!
     
  27. Apr 23, 2022 at 2:03 PM
    BubbaW

    BubbaW Been Real

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    The engineer that designed the little flapper that covers the screw, should be drawn and quartered ! Fortunately that whole trim piece is not that expensive.

    Handle, Inside Bezel - RH 69277-AC010-E1 16.72 04 DC fawn/oak
     
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  28. Apr 23, 2022 at 2:08 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    The first in a long list of tools I bought to maintain and fix my truck over the years.
     
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  29. Apr 23, 2022 at 2:18 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    It’s a great all around tool!!! My kids love them, so I can never find one when I need it.
     
  30. Apr 23, 2022 at 6:37 PM
    dlowry81

    dlowry81 New Member

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    New leather

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