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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 17, 2023 at 6:06 PM
    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    Looks lower to me

    9A045457-709B-48AD-9341-4F08BF86E124.jpg
     
  2. Jan 17, 2023 at 6:18 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` Is the Gila Copter a love machine?

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    With those two pics to compare, looks higher in rear, lower in front to me.
     
  3. Jan 17, 2023 at 6:22 PM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    And that was the other tire I'm interested in. The Baja Boss.
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2023 at 6:59 PM
    lsaami

    lsaami Let ‘er buck

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    the boss AT or boss MT?. My trail country's now rebranded Baja Legends are a hybrid AT/MT and are still fairly loud on the road. Not Patagonia loud, but still mildly annoying.
     
  5. Jan 17, 2023 at 7:04 PM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    The AT. Lots of positive reviews on these too.
     
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  6. Jan 17, 2023 at 8:15 PM
    RUSTYNUTS

    RUSTYNUTS Diagnosed: incurable

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    to be continued...
    You don't think the absence of your bedrack has anything to do with it? Regardless of your reasoning, "Nothing rides like a king."
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2023 at 8:16 PM
    NickB_01TRD

    NickB_01TRD You don't need less cars, just more driveway.

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    I'm running the exact same configuration as @KNABORES but I don't see much light from them. Bumper light bar works wonders for high beams though.
    Aftermarket housings huh. I hear so many mixed things about running aftermarket housing that I've stayed away from them but I'm wondering if my stock ones are causing my issues. I have sanded and clear coated them but they never did really clean up great. It got rid of the yellowing but still has a haze to it.
     
  8. Jan 17, 2023 at 8:50 PM
    Casper421

    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

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    It definitely has a lot to do with it. I lost 220lbs with the rack/tent. Still have the swing cases and “winter” box but not much weight compared to before, only 150lbs. A camper shell is gonna be put on soon so that will help some with the ass end.

    Plan is to crank the hell out of the Icons and see where Im at with lift and ride. If I can’t achieve the lift and ride I’m after, Kings it is. It’s been a regret since buying the icons 3 years ago.
     
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  9. Jan 17, 2023 at 8:50 PM
    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    I swear I got boned on one side of Oem headlight. Leaks a bit and had that trouble with the ball joint. I might replace it while they are still available.

    surprised @empty_lord is using that thing. I’m running a cheap Chinese harness. Need to get my HS installed. Not enough time.
     
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  10. Jan 17, 2023 at 9:10 PM
    RUSTYNUTS

    RUSTYNUTS Diagnosed: incurable

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    to be continued...
    NOTHING rides like a king.
    I just bought a pair of king long travel rears. :anonymous: next up, SUA, bedcage….
     
  11. Jan 18, 2023 at 11:57 AM
    Voss

    Voss Dust in the wind

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    Ya still have mine sitting in the garage. A a hellwig
     
  12. Jan 18, 2023 at 1:17 PM
    txagg

    txagg New Member

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    Replied to your classified post and it seemed like you pulled it down altogether?
     
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  13. Jan 18, 2023 at 1:28 PM
    Voss

    Voss Dust in the wind

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    Oh I remember. Mods took it down. Pm me, I still have it
     
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  14. Jan 18, 2023 at 4:45 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Found my slow coolant leak, pretty stoked it’s not something else.
    I did the dirty Darryl coolant bypass, a while back, the hose clamp isn’t the easiest to get to and can interfere with the coolant temp sensor plug. I think I got it right today, sprayed the area with water, and will check back in a few days to see what’s cooking 1EAE9DDC-F219-40F3-B20D-BE4BA7BA0C07.jpg


    I discovered this while waiting for paint to dry, I painted all my background sheet metal on the front of the truck………. Black!!!! I’m hoping this will make the bumper stand out better since I won’t have contrasting grhay colors behind it to distract. I’m not sure that made any sense, but I’d like to just trust my actions:) 4687A4D7-E1FF-4AAF-88F7-B22CF1D8D02A.jpg
     
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  15. Jan 18, 2023 at 4:49 PM
    FirstGenVol

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    What is the reason for this Mo? I'm not familiar with dirty Darryl.
     
  16. Jan 18, 2023 at 4:53 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Hahaha super dirty!
    Hot coolant is passed thru the throttle body normally, supposedly to keep the butterfly free in movement. Also sending hotter air into the intake………
    Cooler intake temps, cooler air, burn, better combustion(this is if i was subbing for bill Nye……)
     
  17. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:01 PM
    lsaami

    lsaami Let ‘er buck

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    don't plan any trips up north or you'll find out why the run coolant through the throttle body. ;)
     
  18. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:07 PM
    oscardog86

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    Intrigued but have no idea what you mean, haha. Care to elaborate?
     
  19. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:08 PM
    oscardog86

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    Also intrigued but have no idea what you mean, haha. Care to elaborate?
     
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  20. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:11 PM
    lsaami

    lsaami Let ‘er buck

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    cold + hot mixing = frost. frost in your throttle body = dead butterflies = stranded on the side of the road in -50F windchill.


    A lot of people in the warmer climates will bypass this since cooler air is denser, allowing for more HP theoretically. Frost isn't exactly an issue in Las Vegas or San Diego.
     
  21. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:12 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    <insert gif here of someone jamming screwdriver into throttle plate during snowstorm to get truck moving>
     
  22. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:15 PM
    RUSTYNUTS

    RUSTYNUTS Diagnosed: incurable

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    to be continued...
    I’m gonna throw out a wild guess and say it’s because the air and fuel mix better when the throttle body isn’t frozen. We don’t freeze down here. Could be completely wrong
     
  23. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:21 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    I literally live in the devils anus! It’s always shorts and flops weather.
     
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  24. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:31 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    You can always move to Flagstaff to cool off somewhat during the summer. At 7000 ft, they should be cool enough.
     
  25. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:34 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    It’s a beautiful place to visit, but I’d never live there. Also, that’s why we have T2S!
     
  26. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:41 PM
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    Festerw New Member

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    *Theoretically

    There are plenty of vehicles without any heat to the throttle body and they don't have problems with freezing.

    Only thing I've ever had it happen to is a snowblower.
     
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  27. Jan 18, 2023 at 6:11 PM
    lsaami

    lsaami Let ‘er buck

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    I may have been exaggerating a bit for comedic effect. :thumbsup:
     
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  28. Jan 18, 2023 at 6:29 PM
    Trailscape

    Trailscape Zip Tie Wizard

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    Ouch.. I bought mine back in 2019 for $160 from Discount Tire. They still mostly look new, but I might've put maybe 15k miles on them.
     
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  29. Jan 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` Is the Gila Copter a love machine?

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  30. Jan 18, 2023 at 6:34 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    The bleached beach house
     
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