What have you done to your 1st gen Tundra today?

Hell yeah! T4R TRD Pro wheels and AT III’s are like entering super bro status.

 

It was part of the fantasy we were fed as children.

Life is fair, crime doesn't pay, honesty is it's own reward, shit don't rust in TX.
Maybe y'all had a different version down south?

 

My AC knobs and cup holder foams arrived today so I'll be throwing in them in tomorrow.

 

Threw the foams and ac knobs on. Took some pics of part numbers in case y'all need them.

 

I don't see why these things are making folks go cuckoo for cocoa puffs, but damn I sure wish I was to one who created them.

 

How do you like the knobs? Looks a bit more modern.

 

They do seem a bit more modern looking. Are you liking them more than say $8.99 for a set of

$9 Osompar AC Climate Control Knob Compatible with Toyota Tundra 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Replaces 55905-0C010,Air Conditioner Climate Control Knob Switch,3PCS

OE looking replacements? Do they fit snugly on the stem? Don't know if anyone's tried these other aftermarket OE style?

 

Folks turning their 1st gens into 2 / 2.5 gen.

 

You just need a set in GOLD!
BLING BLING

 

I haven’t installed mine yet (out of the country still). I like that these have the knob external to be able to grip and rotate. The OE ones perpetually break and you have to “pinch” them to twist which is a little awkward. Guess we’ll see.

 

My knobs are set until december. Anyone trys to touch em, we're gonna have words. Kinda wish the a/c clutch talked to the cruise control so the compressor only ran at 0-15% throttle.

 

@Mr.bee got that gooch cooler locked on turbo for the foreseeable future. Texas be hot.

 

I've got a chunk of cresent shaped dryer hose to run up my short. Or duct to my phone so it can charge without overheating.

 

Hahaha. The jewel cooler.

Jewel Cooler for Man, Easy to Use Car AC Vent Extender Hose for Man Cool or Warm Air - 2.6ft, White

$20 Jewel Cooler for Man, Easy to Use Car AC Vent Extender Hose for Man Cool or Warm Air - 2.6ft, White

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4H1QQPF

 

FGTs have the Turbo Goochcooler 9000 built in. No need for add ons.

 

Yep. They sure do.

 

This is more of a "catch up" than a single day so here goes - over the past 3 weeks:

Installed Driver's Window Belt Weatherstrip, Replaced Passenger Inside Door Handle, Installed New Floor Mats, Swapped Wheels And Tires With Tacoma's, Replaced Tailgate Handle, Replaced Spare Tire Hoist, Replaced Rear Bumper & Brackets, Installed New Battery (27F), Added Pinstripe, Installed TRD Decals, Installed Weatherstrip LR Wheel Opening, Replaced Radio, Replaced Grille, Installed Bug Deflector, Replaced Tailgate Lock, Installed Timing Belt & Kit, Installed New Tailgate Stay Cables, Installed New Hood Safety Catch Release Handle, Installed Side Window Rain Shields, Installed Locking Lugs On 4 Wheels, and Replaced Passenger Door Window Regulator And Motor.

Next up, LED headlights, trailer wiring harness, backup camera, door sill protectors, and possible front end lift(?).

 

A true Bostonian parker.

 

Its all personal preference man. If it makes folks happy let em do it. Remember if it's not your truck who the fuck cares. I personally don't care for the silver ring, if it was all black IMO it would look better. But that's my take, semi purist, and my opinion don't fucking matter on someone else's styling. And it could always be worse, there are people out there that legitimately like the "step side flare" style Tundra beds out there..... Like wtf was anyone thinking with that design lol.

 

It's the dog that's so ugly, it's cute...

 

Red light preserves your scotopic vision but also causes a myopic shift. It also blinds NVGs. We used to use it in aviation when pilots relied on night vision. Now everything is ANVIS green.

 

Changed out my dome light for a Baja designs rock light with a B40 Built trim kit. Don’t have any photos of it at night but I’ll get one eventually. Temporarily put in my 5 rocker switch panel as I wait for some frame work to be completed.

 

I have that same switch panel. But I've only got my elocker switch on it so far

 

They’re slick, be even better once the switches do what they’re supposed to do

 

I'd like to see more of that BD rock light. And please give a review!

 

Yes, do please follow up on this!

 

Absolutely! I do intend on making a full build series after I’ve finished with some grunt work and can focus my time elsewhere. I’ll just say that the installation was smooth and it’s much brighter than oem.. B40 Built on Instagram makes some wicked stuff for our 1st gens and I highly recommend his work.

I’ll try and get a nighttime photo for you guys tonight