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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. May 27, 2022 at 9:30 PM
    Fleawalker

    Fleawalker New Member

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    I've noticed all the aftermarket door handles are fragile so Buyer BEWARE
     
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  2. May 27, 2022 at 9:30 PM
    MrDirtjumper

    MrDirtjumper Ol’ dickhead

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    No reason to sound the alarms or anything but I’d definitely take it back and ask for that cam to be flipped when you get a chance. It may be tight and track straight now but it’s just a matter of time. You can even see where it used to, and needs to be, in the pic.

     
  3. May 27, 2022 at 9:37 PM
    Fleawalker

    Fleawalker New Member

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    I will do that!! Any and all comments are encouraged here. Thank you for your comment
     
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  4. May 27, 2022 at 10:04 PM
    Hi06silver

    Hi06silver Fat. Thumbs.

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    5 inch TC Lift. Icon 2.5 Ext. travel coilovers- Icon Resi- shocks w/Firestrone air-ride 285/75/17 Toyo OC Ext. FN Overlander wheels Retrofit Projectors Kenwood H/U Natika Back-up camera
    Finally changed my carrier/ center support bearing. It's been sitting for a week or 2.
    The bearing still spun freely but damn was the rubber cracked.
    Had a shimmy in the steering wheel starting around 60 and got worse at higher speeds, accompanied with a "choppy" sound from front tires. Got the front tires rebalanced yesterday and it didn't make a difference.
    I will say that after changing the bearing most of that shimmy is now gone. Still might check into tie-rod inspection and replacement. In near future.
     
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  5. May 27, 2022 at 11:20 PM
    RUSTYNUTS

    RUSTYNUTS Diagnosed: incurable

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    to be continued...
    Okay, ok ok…….. you win. And now I see where the $30k went. Well done.
     
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  6. May 28, 2022 at 4:59 AM
    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    I have one too. It’s nice. Good picture quality. Helps a lot.

    I extended power and ground with 18 gauge and stiffed the whole thing into loom (1/2 inch) and wrapped with friction tape. Then installed it alongside my tailgate lock harness which used 2 conductor low voltage cable so I skipped the loom there. I could see possibly replacing it with a custom 6 wire harness down the road but independent works fine for now. Zip tie to frame rail, enter cab under the passenger seat, tap lock signals in then passenger kick panel, feed rca to the head unit for picture and leverage a switched socket power for camera (for now, later on I’ll do an 8 gauge battery tap and high current relay like I did in the Tacoma)

    Prepping the harness ahead of time helped, then it was just snaking it. I routed through the spare tire hole to avoid cutting a new one. Works fine even when lowering the spare which I’m not going to be doing much of since I have a crossmember on order from archive. So bye bye spare under the bed soon.

    I haven’t yet put in a 4 position connector for the camera so I could remove the tailgate. I don’t think I will ever want it removed anyway, working with Christian06 to get an anti theft bracket design for our FGT’s.

    The system does have a quick disconnect but it’s not weatherproof and it’s pretty close to the camera so I left that tucked in tight inside the tailgate. So a swap to a replacement will be pretty easy if needed.

    I might have a photo but not sure. Well worth the effort, as rear visibility down low with a shell and tailgate sucks. Happy to try to explain more or take photos. Routing it through the tailgate drain holes actually was a little tricky, I used a fish lead out of solid 16 gauge.
     
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  7. May 28, 2022 at 5:03 AM
    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    I still need to get the tailgate assist installed. And I think I’ll do rear support brackets for the bed even though it’s steel, with the added weight and stress of the shell I think I already have some gaps. I’ll see if the Tacoma ones fit and if not I’ll reach out to Dan to see if he can make some custom ones for us.
     
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  8. May 28, 2022 at 5:32 AM
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    So are you fluffing your post count, or are you that friend that texts 3 times in a row cause you hit send before you finish your thought? :D
     
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  9. May 28, 2022 at 7:06 AM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    That's a ton of awesomeness! Really great. When you get that alignment cam flipped - maybe spec a bit more caster if after highway driving it feels like it want's to go into other lanes too easy. But, It may be right on for you, so just something to think about. I think I only needed over +3 when I maxed out my coilovers. You can also add new LBJ bolts if you like, or just mark the ones on there with a paint pen to be sure they don't start backing out. Might be a good idea to spray your undercarriage down now.
    https://www.chemicalguys.com/barebo...sMLnxBvZl5rw2LQvddkwIuTRHBqwn7jRoC6UYQAvD_BwE
    or what this kid likes:

    https://youtu.be/NE1_EiZIVHs
     
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  10. May 28, 2022 at 9:48 AM
    TravisJr

    TravisJr New Member

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    Lots o’ mods
    Swapped in a new battery hold down. Thanks Coupe!

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  11. May 28, 2022 at 11:17 AM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Some simple fab work underway.

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  12. May 28, 2022 at 11:19 AM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    What have you done with the real Erik?!
     
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  13. May 28, 2022 at 11:23 AM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Well, it’s still something to deal with something no one else will ever do. But, I’m in the rabbit hole. I’ll update later. Yew!
     
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  14. May 28, 2022 at 11:24 AM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Heuuuuuugh
     
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  15. May 28, 2022 at 11:25 AM
    Solid Snake

    Solid Snake New Member

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    Went in for a brake check. Pads still had a decent amount of meat on them, but my brake fluid was "pretty dark". So I got the brake fluid flushed.
     
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  16. May 28, 2022 at 11:34 AM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Fortunately the hole I’m in has an opening and I see daylight. Currently consulting this pile of bolts, lol.

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  17. May 28, 2022 at 11:36 AM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Are those all beach bolts? Poor things.
     
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  18. May 28, 2022 at 11:41 AM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Just tan bolts. Like AZ bolts but with more transfer to your hands.
     
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  19. May 28, 2022 at 11:50 AM
    805Tundra

    805Tundra New Member

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    Man sweet bolt collection
     
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  20. May 28, 2022 at 12:00 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` The Second Shortcoming of Christ

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    Huh. I really thought you'd have more nuts than what I'm seeing.
     
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  21. May 28, 2022 at 12:04 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Not nuts given!
     
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  22. May 28, 2022 at 12:06 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` The Second Shortcoming of Christ

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    Don't get me wrong, the nuts he's got are pretty big.
     
  23. May 28, 2022 at 12:23 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    That’s the other bins, lol.
     
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  24. May 28, 2022 at 12:29 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    I got this mini-mill back when I was spending a lot of time on knives. Man that thing is useful.

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  25. May 28, 2022 at 2:05 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` The Second Shortcoming of Christ

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    Like, I meant, given all the tactical lights you have.
     
  26. May 28, 2022 at 3:04 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Oh, I think I know what you meant. The lights are prolific around here…;)
     
  27. May 28, 2022 at 3:36 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` The Second Shortcoming of Christ

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    See, that's totally nuts. :rofl:
     
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  28. May 28, 2022 at 3:49 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    After some BAH work and a jack on the tailgate, the bed strut/tonneau support is done for now.

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  29. May 28, 2022 at 5:13 PM
    805Tundra

    805Tundra New Member

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    Drivers side inner boot was throwing some grease. Added a little bit more grease and re-seated the boot. Ended up reusing the original boot clamp but wasn’t getting a tight enough seal so threw the hose clamp around it. So far so good. No more throwing grease.

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  30. May 28, 2022 at 5:25 PM
    KK6PD

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

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    Thanks, the method you did is pretty much the route that I figured. The idea of the connector inside the tailgate, wise move, I'll be following your cable routing, thanks for the assist!!

    I got my new headlights a couple of weeks ago, I'll do the camera at the same time. I just wish the new grill would show up soon.
    The wife is going on her back to the family vacation, a month to work on the truck!
    Looking forward to the time to getter done!
     
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