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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. Sep 23, 2022 at 1:20 PM
    dpittman

    dpittman New Member

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    After a few weeks of trying to find a matching color handle and getting tired of opening the window in order to get out of the truck, finally replaced the interior door handle on the drivers side today. Took about 20 mins from start to finish. There a slight color difference between the old trim piece and the new handle, but I think it’s from years and years of sun fade.


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  2. Sep 23, 2022 at 4:51 PM
    NUDRAT

    NUDRAT 6 lug life

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    You might be able to get by with a clear coat respray rather than full paint.
     
  3. Sep 25, 2022 at 11:14 AM
    snoope

    snoope The Old Man

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    I "LIKE" my Tundra :cool:

    We ended up not using it for an appliance move BUT dam thing Rides sweet and when using "cruise" it "sips gas like Bourbon instead of Bud" :rolleyes::thumbsup:

    That New tint did its job also...
     
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  4. Sep 25, 2022 at 3:10 PM
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    ryderboy New Member

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    Just put on the toolbox from my Tacoma. It’s a little short but I made it work.

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  5. Sep 25, 2022 at 4:06 PM
    txagg

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    If y’all remember, my dumbass only ordered one reboot kit thinking it was for both axles. Ended up buying two new Cardone ones due to time constraints, and kept the OEM’s. Well here’s an update 6 months and 3k miles later:

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    COMPLETE GARBAGE!
     
  6. Sep 25, 2022 at 4:11 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    So what’s the alternative?
     
  7. Sep 25, 2022 at 4:17 PM
    txagg

    txagg New Member

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    IMO, rebuild your OEM ones or buy a new OEM set.
     
  8. Sep 25, 2022 at 4:31 PM
    snoope

    snoope The Old Man

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    OEM is the only way I have gone...

    '02 Tacoma needed one after my son returned my truck all "Detailed" As if :rolleyes::eek::mad:

    Lucky for him a family member works at Toyota ; Heavy parts Discount and the advantage of "Shop use"...

    My Son ALSO got a lesson on "Cleaning the undercarriage " when not 2 days later I smell gear oil.... Right rear wheel seal leaking :confused: :mad: The rear end vent was plugged with mud :argue:....

    His 1st rear brake job with an axle seal PLUS the "breather mod" up to the gas filler door :thumbsup:

    And NO, he NEVER got my keys again :fistbump:
     
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  9. Sep 25, 2022 at 6:04 PM
    txagg

    txagg New Member

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    In other news, got my skid row setup installed today. Only hard part was running to the store for a drill bit, as my cheap HF set was so worn out I couldn't get it done. Anybody have a recommendation for a drill bit set? @shifty` ?

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  10. Sep 25, 2022 at 6:22 PM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Consider getting a step bit for that job. I wish I had one when I drilled into my frame.
     
  11. Sep 25, 2022 at 6:37 PM
    txagg

    txagg New Member

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    I used a new 1/4 first and then a 3/8's. iIt honestly was easy and went through it like butter. That crossmember is a pretty light gauge.
     
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  12. Sep 26, 2022 at 8:03 AM
    shifty`

    shifty` Is the Gila Copter a love machine?

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    More line Fargone, not Cardone. Or your Car done need 'nother set of boots after a couple thousand miles. :rofl:

    Honestly, with all the frame work I've done over the years, I typically grab a pack of the cobalt bits at the big box hardware store. Dewalt is usually the ones I'll grab. I couldn't even kill a single bit in the set across 2 different 60s-era GM pickup frames. But in the event I've needed to replace, you can go back to the store and buy individual tips.

    But @FirstGenVol is right. having a step bit is killer. I prefer to drill a small pilot beforehand, then blow it out from there.
     
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  13. Sep 26, 2022 at 8:13 AM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Good times with some amazing people, beautiful sites, great food and coffee!
    It was a long drive home so I didn’t want to leave!
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  14. Sep 26, 2022 at 8:14 AM
    oscardog86

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    Looks like a good time! I cant wait to get out camping in the next few weeks as hopefully the deserts start cooling down soon
     
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  15. Sep 26, 2022 at 9:43 AM
    des2mtn

    des2mtn Third Member

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  16. Sep 26, 2022 at 11:12 AM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Who are the other Best gen owners? I spot a few more in the pictures.
     
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  17. Sep 26, 2022 at 11:17 AM
    des2mtn

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    Where my wheels stop rolling
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    We definitely didn't take a lot of pictures this weekend which is a sign of a good time.

    The best gens in attendance were myself,
    @Voss
    @Silver1stgen13
    @alb1k
    @FrenchToasty
    @RUSTYNUTS
    @Sunnier

    @Cruzer is in a few of the shots too.
     
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  18. Sep 26, 2022 at 11:18 AM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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  19. Sep 26, 2022 at 11:21 AM
    Voss

    Voss Dust in the wind

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    Good times with good people.
     
  20. Sep 26, 2022 at 11:42 AM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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  21. Sep 26, 2022 at 11:42 AM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    In other news, brake lines came in. Just waiting on the drive pins I got shorted. Should be in tomorrow. I MAY do install of the TRD BBK tomorrow night
     
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  22. Sep 26, 2022 at 12:36 PM
    Silver1stgen13

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    Definitely add these to the google photos album if you guys can!

    Got @Noah in one of those as well.
     
  23. Sep 26, 2022 at 1:30 PM
    danmurphymn

    danmurphymn New Member

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    Who has more info on this rig? I'd love to see how the bed is setup.


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    Looks nice!
     
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  24. Sep 26, 2022 at 2:13 PM
    txagg

    txagg New Member

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    As far as bed setup, I've heard the Ridgeline's have a built in storage compartment in the floor. HTH.
     
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  25. Sep 26, 2022 at 2:17 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` Is the Gila Copter a love machine?

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    Yeah, but it's not quite big enough to fit an adult body in it, even when dismembered. :(
     
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  26. Sep 26, 2022 at 2:28 PM
    Silver1stgen13

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    That would be @FrenchToasty
     
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  27. Sep 26, 2022 at 2:36 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Thanks, it’s more helter-skelter than setup, @des2mtn probably has a better bed setup to show off than I do C85DA774-184C-4BDC-933E-318DE86F15DF.jpg
     
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  28. Sep 26, 2022 at 4:38 PM
    snoope

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    NOPE, even the New Guy ain't asking :monocle:

    Pre-loading the Tundra,

    We will be "moved on" by this Stupid Hurricane tomorrow afternoon ...

    Maybe have "Water worx "pix come Thursday o_O
     
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  29. Sep 26, 2022 at 5:31 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    I was just talking to my sis in St Pete. The national news is making it sound like Armageddon is coming. I’m curious just how bad this thing is going to get.
     
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  30. Sep 26, 2022 at 6:02 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` Is the Gila Copter a love machine?

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    As a former Floridian that's, like, every freaking hurricane. You get desensitized to it after a year or two, and I'm not even kidding. Every one you survive makes you more skeptical of the reports. To the point you legitimately don't know what to take seriously or not, you just kinda watch NOAA to track the 3, 5, 7 day and assess the risk on your own, despite how educated you may or may not be. Floriduh.

    Man, you'd think you were a Cali guy with all that grass in your truck. :rofl:
     
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