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Houston, TX

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by macantu2, Mar 23, 2025.

  1. Mar 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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    macantu2

    macantu2 [OP] New Member

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    Hello from Houston!

    I am a new gen 1 owner from Houston, TX, can’t wait to find out more about this badass truck and how to take care of it.

    thank you!
     
  2. Mar 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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    Solid Snake

    Solid Snake The Anciet of Mu Mu

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    Welcome! Congrats on your Best Gen Tundra. People with much more knowledge than me should be here shortly to offer their input. But I'll say this, how is your frame as far as rust? When was the timing belt last replaced? Might need to replace it again. Same for the lower ball joints. Come on down to the First Gen subforum for all kinds of wisdom and knowledge.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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    macantu2

    macantu2 [OP] New Member

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    Hi there, and thanks! Here’s what I’ve had done to it so far:

    1. radiator
    2. Upper and lower ball joints
    3. Valve cover gaskets
    4. Timing belt
    5. Water pump
    6. Cam and crank seals
    7. Right rear axle assembly
    8. Pads, shoes, rotors, drums
    9. Rack and pinion

    picked it up at a good price knowing more or less that it needed some work. But the frame is great, barely any rust, which is a main reason why I scooped it up.
     
  4. Mar 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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    Millrat999

    Millrat999 New Member

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    Welcome from BC.
     
  5. Mar 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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    Solid Snake

    Solid Snake The Anciet of Mu Mu

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    Sounds like you got a winner.
     
  6. Mar 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  7. Mar 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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    macantu2

    macantu2 [OP] New Member

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    Thank you for the welcomes!
     
  8. Mar 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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    Dsptundra

    Dsptundra Still a new member...

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    Husky X-act, front windows tint, Xpel PPF, center console organizer and tray, TRD front and rear sway bar, touch screen cover, transmission cooler, wireless charger, keyless tailgate lock, Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 coilovers, many more.
    Welcome from TX!
     
  9. Mar 24, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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