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What repairs should I be prioritizing?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by AMan805, Sep 22, 2023.

  1. Sep 22, 2023 at 12:35 PM
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    AMan805

    AMan805 [OP] New Member

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    Hi all,
    Sorry no pics, phones broken at the moment. (see attached link) My question is, what type of repairs should I be doing to my truck? I got it January this year and you can tell that the previous owner didn't care for it all. Assuming that he did absolutely nothing besides oil changes (if that) what kind of things should I be looking out for? It currently has 124k miles on it.

    Repairs I've done:
    Timing belt/water pump(was leaking)/thermostat last week
    new radiator (was leaking)
    new battery
    2 oil changes
    new tires
    new lights where needed
    serp belt
    front brake pads
    rear brake shoes
    tensioner pulley (was part of timing belt repair)
    Got tranny checked by tranny shop because of gear shift "jumps" they said its fine (I'm going to drain/fill the fluid a few times, they did note it was dirty)
    smog check passed (included on list because I think they test the exhaust system so its good enough to pass at least)


    Repairs im planning:
    LBJ (yes I know only oem)
    all window seals/truck bed de-tachable panels (they are all cracked/chipped)
    spark plugs/oil change next week
    re-paint truck (paints in bad shape)
    flush/drain all fluids and replace with fresh fluid


    pic
    https://www.tundras.com/threads/howdy-from-ca.125210/#post-3202477



    Thanks,
    Austin
     
  2. Sep 22, 2023 at 1:27 PM
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    shifty`

    shifty` Animals and insects don't do drugs

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    (see signature for truck info)
    This thread will tell you most everything you need to know, warnings and so on: https://www.tundras.com/threads/so-you-wanna-buy-just-bought-a-1st-gen-tundra-eh.115928/

    If it doesn't directly tell you, there are a series of links in the 4th or 5th paragraph of the 1st reply that links out to service schedules etc.

    Repaint is expensive as hell, but you do you.

    Spark plugs, make sure you get Iridium, either NGK or Denso and DO NOT buy on scAmazon/fleaBay.

    If you have LSD rear end, make sure you stick with what's proven not to chatter (Lucas 80w90), DO NOT do synthetic.

    With those LBJ be sure to get fresh bolts (4 per side). Red threadlock is recommended. DO NOT over-torque.
     
  3. Sep 22, 2023 at 1:37 PM
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    AMan805

    AMan805 [OP] New Member

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    I've been reading that thread, the more I read it the more I see my thread here wasn't needed, ha!

    got oem spark plugs pretty sure they are iridium.

    unsure if I have lsd rear end or not. ( I think I do)

    thanks

    Austin
     
  4. Sep 22, 2023 at 1:42 PM
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    shifty`

    shifty` Animals and insects don't do drugs

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    LSD rear will have a sticker indicating it assuming you're not in the rust belt and/or someone hasn't taken it off.

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