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

The wolf box does a really good job at not distorting the camera. It definitely is weird getting used to it, but I think its become one of those mandatory mods I'll do to every vehicle I own.

 

No pics?

 

Got the sumo springs installed! Rode good on the way home from the mechanic. I'll have my dirtbike on a hitch carrier and camping gear loaded up for the 4th of July so we'll see how it carries the weight and rides then but they definitely don't feel too stiff. My old bump stops rusted off long ago and the Ubolts were so rusted they had to be cut off.

Also swapped the passenger and driver seat belts. They are identical. Slow retracting solved!

 

Also picked up a rooftop cargo box. Pretty tall but the extra space will be nice on road trips

 

Very nice. This was mine leaving the lumber yard. I really need to go ahead and do something with the rear

 

Looks like it's handling things perfectly fine!

 

I think those blue Sumo Springs are about right for what you're planning. How much does the bike weigh? They were perfect for me with a topper, gear, and my camper trailer with ~300lbs tongue weight. But they didn't hold up to the 860lb slide-in camper.

 

Wow that’s great! My medium duty Deavers would be on the stops

 

Took her somewhere new this weekend. Used to primitive sites with no one around so it’s a little weird but different is good at times
I’ll be fishing for Halibut for breakfast. That’ll be a first off the coast too. Who said old dogs can’t learn new tricks lol

 

Fish for breakfast is something a nightshift vampire would do.
Trust me.

 

That's a cool spot by the beach, is it crystal cove area?

 

Let's see here......been pulling the trailer mowing yards. Heatwave is a bit oppressive but we are coping.

Had to use 4wd Hi yesterday to back up a paved / graveled driveway. Went in and came out easily.

Been using the Heat Shield window sun blockers for the front side windows. Those work pretty well!

Managed to lose the upper screw cover for my driver's side climb-in bracket or whatever you call that. I grab it and pull myself up as I climb in.

 

That’s one I haven’t got around to yet. Last time I was under the rear I noticed the hitch bar was rusting out like that on mine. Now I even have a part number.

 

Did the ol rear door-check upgrade. I used to think the rear doors just weren't designed to stay open, but eventually learned that they are supposed to.

Seems like the old Toyota design with the friction fit door checks all wear out. Didn't know that older 1GTs had friction fit front door checks too!

Anyways, grabbed the autotechnica pieces mentioned and swapped the roller cartridge onto the stock arms. About a 30 minute exercise per side, including removal, install, and reinstall of door panels.

Also installed the reinforcing plates from fr33lace onto all four doors, a rear diff breather extension, and an electrical accessory tray under the hood.

 

Mine is pretty rusty also but able to pull a 4K pound load (so far). I'd like to remove it, sandblast, paint, put back on, or replace it. Where / how did you find a new one?

Nevermind, found it. OEM still available. Hmmm.....do I really need a new hitch????