New to me 2001 4x4 5spd V6

Hood skin, fenders, door skins, & bedsides? Full streetfighter?

i like it.

 

Exo cage pls & thnk u.

 

The aussies call it barwork. And hell yea. I wanna 20ft ladder rack floating off the bumpers & sliders.

 

He's from Texas, don't tempt him.

 

I went with a semi gloss but my brother said it would look better satin.. heading back to the parts house for a can of satin black

 

Satin will make it look like a new OEM panel, and give it that faux armor-bumper look. Could be cool.

 

Okay going to let this dry and then reinstall.

 

Looks awesome!

FYI, that satin is also perfect for skid plates, and virtually everything attached to the frame. Clean the nozzle after and keep your hands on it

 

You ain't skeered of scuffing cheap paint.

 

Before and after

 

Looks great! Now get some Griot's Trim Restore for the plastic parts.

 

Could I use these part number for my '01?

 

McGeorge won't let you get the wrong parts...just make sure they have your VIN

 

I splurged and got the UCA, UBJ, oem LBJ, Bilstein 4600 assembled front and 4600 rear shocks

 

I posted that number earlier for you. It worked for my 01. Single use only though.

 

Today I spent some hours with the pressure washer spraying the engine bay, door jams, under-carrage, floor mats and the bed. Took the rotten spare tire out and removed the plastic bed liner.
Going to be doing the AC system, valve cover gasket and suspension work as soon as the parts come in...

 

Huh. Those are some interesting floor mats.

 

How was the bed underneath the liner?

 

It was crusty with a couple holes but all good
The cab and bed are pretty well rusted but still hanging in there I like it a lot.
Here's the worst spot. The bed feels very firm and secure regardless

 

Yes they are. I thought they were factory item. It has button clips on the carpet the mats click in. I like it.

 

Man, I can't wait for you to finish this truck so you can sell it to me.

 

Rear headrest are for the weak.

you dont always have to catch the passengers, but sometimes you do.

 

Haha ya I pulled them out so I could see better when changing lanes. I'm used to single cab trucks this is my first access cab.

I like what you've done back there Mr. Bee! Dog bed and all!! I like it

 

Haha
Even my 84 year old dad likes the Tundra. He said he wish he had this truck back when he had the cattle farm.

 

You done good. Be careful with the inside plastic. As soon as its forced its liable to snap. Good to get the door & tg latches smooth & lubed.

 

Your dad looks great for 84. What's his secret?

 

No sodas, candy or fast food. He still has every tooth and never had a cavity. He like porage in the morning and eats normal stuff like steak and raviolis. He is not a health freak, just old-school.

 

I was under the truck greasing the u-joints and the driveshaft when I examined the carrier bearing. I pushed up on it and found about .5inch of play up and down. What is the normal amount of wiggle room with this part? Or is it shot and need a replacement?

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https://www.tundras.com/threads/drive-shaft-center-coupling-play.118509/

See video and notes a few replies down in there.

 

Ok so it looks as though a little wiggle room is normal