1st Gen. Lunch Table - General Discussion

Ended up adding it as a reverse light, really lights up the field of view on my reverse camera. Like it so far for an 18-dollar light. A switched option would be cool for tailgaters, but….

 

If you ever find your way down to T town, I highly suggest checking out this gem……and mineral museum.
https://gemandmineralmuseum.arizona.edu/

 

Yes, I saw your posting of that, and it does interest me. Great way to spend with a lady-friend some afternoon. Tu for reminding me.

I wasn't too far from you recently. Went horseback riding in Benson. Great time, great host and great weather.

The Dragoons is a fantastic place to visit.

 

The dog horseback riding. Lol.

 

Some on here use them. I think at least one has that specific one in their DC

 

i was thinking - that seems familiar. Had to look it up. Yup I've been there. Actually twice. Can a person have traveled too much?

 

Oh, also, funny story. You can see my camper shell hanging by ratchet straps in the garage. My brother in law was here this week for Christmas. I originally used a 2x4” and a 1x6” deck board that was pretty bowed, but found a 2x4 and wanted to replace the deck board. So I predrilled the new 2x4” and tell my brother in law I’d lift the camper shell while he hurriedly unscrewed the eye bolts and swapped out the boards.

We got it done but BARELY. Turning 40 must be when you start overestimating your abilities to shoulder press a 150 pounds and then realize you’ll be doing it without locking elbows because the camper’s already touching the ceiling. Wish we’d have recorded it. Ended up resting it on my head.

 

Glad to hear! Az is a beautiful state, and its variations are breathtaking. They truly have to be experienced. Pictures really do the state no justice. So, to answer your question, IMHO, no. But, that's also true of the rest of the world, too. I admit my bias for the desert southwest

 

Desert Southwest is the best, so your bias is a natural conclusion.

 

I believe so. Funny thing is, I'm an Irish kid raised in the streets of Boston and everything New England, culturally. Still have family up that way. I'm a country-boy, at heart, and happy here more than anywhere else, and I've been around. Globally.

 

@NUDRAT & @Shifty, when are you guys going to make it out this way? C'mon, man. We will make you comfortable.

 

I’m sad last time work sent me to PHX, I didn’t swing by and hang with @FrenchToasty, I got sucked up with other work related shenanigans. Had I realized they’d lay me off several months later, I would’ve dropped everything a bounced down to t-town.

No telling when I’ll be out west again. But I definitely need to get out that way before too long.

 

I get it. Just giving you shit. Love to host you and the family sometime and give you a taste of something different to remember.

And there's T2S...

 

I don’t even like hot dogs, so everything both you guys say is totally irrelevant to me.

 

And that's ok, too

 

I enjoyed traveling thru the deserts of AZ and NM. Took the road less traveled omw home from T2S 23, instead of the I-10. The scenery was awesome. It took me thru tons of small towns, a few Indian reservations, even Roswell. Once I got to TX I just remember hitting Marathon, San Angelo, and finally Junction before the I-10.

I'm not a gambler, but next T2S I'm going to plan my trip before and take more time off, so I can stay a night at a casino.
I assume some tribes don't sell fire water. But maybe they'll sell herb, mushrooms and cacti.

 

Right on. The experience is what stays with us, as men. That matters, imho.

 

The truth shall set you free!

 

Sì.
I just gotta get off my ass and start tearing down my front end and rebuild with new parts sooner than later.

I guess i should inspect my tie rods bellows to see if I can reuse or go ahead and buy some new ones. I need it to stop raining for a few days.

 

The I-10

 

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Or phenetically how my pops says it:
"Ah tee-in" (i10)

 

You do what you have to do. It would be great to meet you.

 

https://www.carscoops.com/2024/12/gmcs-denali-trim-was-almost-named-the-tundra/

 

Hey does someone have Bezos recommendations for a third brake light and AC control knobs? Finally busted one of my knobs and tired of swapping them out with this crazy azz Texas winter weather! Switching between heat and AC and dash and defrost on the same day wreaks havoc on that brittle plastic.

 

Well shit...the ones that I bought seem to be no longer available.

$9 Xislet 3Pcs Tundra AC Knobs Replacement Compatible with 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Toyota Tundra A/C Air Conditioner Heater Blower Fan Control Knob 55905-0C010, 559050C010

These have some good reviews though.

 

I've purchased those. I have 2 spares in the glovebox

 

Ourisman is $107 for new OEM right now, complete assembly: https://toyotaparts.ourismantoyotao...oyota-center-high-mount-stop-light-815700c010

Someone said Ourisman is having a 35% off sale at one of their portals (they have 3) but I can't figure out if that's the one or not. I'd say $~60 off is pretty substantial discount.

I did these knobs. It was actually a worthwhile upgrade:

$18 JDMCAR Upgrade Control Switch Knob Compatible with Toyota Tundra Accessories 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006, Replaces 55905-0C010 559050C010 Air Conditioning Climate Control Knob Button

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D1CDTZLR?ie=UTF8

 

I like these knobs but they are slightly harder to turn than the original ones. Especially the middle temperature one. I found that it gets worse if they are pushed all the way on the post. So I've had to back them off a hair. Still slightly concerned about it, so I make sure to use care when adjusting. The old brittle plastic makes me nervous.