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

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by T-Rex266, Sep 7, 2015.

  1. Jul 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
    The Black Mamba

    The Black Mamba A pure specimen of TX Black Snek

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    Imma keep it stock
    You're welcome :fistbump:
     
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  2. Jul 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
    ToyotaDude

    ToyotaDude Member

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    2003 Tundra AC V8 4x4
    3" Front Eibach Pro-Truck Sport Ride Height Adjustable shocks with OE springs Rear Wheeler AALs Pathfinder AT 275/70/R18 (33.2") tires on 9” wide XD778 Monster wheels with 4.53 backspacing / -12 offset
    Here's a rundown of options. There's links to the 930 boots available from KarTek Offroad, and rolled edge clamps from Cap Hardware, along with a video and write up of the installation. Looks like the Cap Hardware website is down but their phone # is (949) 235-7658.

    https://www.tundras.com/threads/1st-gen-lunch-table-general-discussion.60450/page-1916#post-3451375
     
    Last edited: Jul 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
  3. Jul 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
    Bed Tundy

    Bed Tundy Like changing a tire, the 1st time you're careful

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    (W) 2005 AC 4.7 4x4 with VSC, (G)2005 AC 4.7 TRD Sport RWD
    See Signature or my Photo Album
  4. Jul 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
    TXTundraGuy23

    TXTundraGuy23 One piece at a time

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    6112s up front w/ 650 lb springs, 5160s in the rear, JBA UCAs, Suspension Maxx Links, ATS leafs w/ Wheeler's AAL and overload spring, Toyota Gloss Gunmetal TRD Wheels, Toyo Open Country AT3s 275/70/17
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  5. Jul 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` We call it “riding the gravy train”

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    Dude. The radiator is browning already. Replace it. Get new Denso unit. They're like $125.
     
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  6. Jul 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` We call it “riding the gravy train”

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    Part numbers, and be careful who you order from to avoid shipping damage. AC/RC is the top one. DC is the bottom one. Avoid scAmazon.

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  7. Jul 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund Mum stole me darts

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    TX...big surprise
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    You mean the diff was leaking juice though, right? Not the CV leaking grease?
     
  8. Jul 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
    Bed Tundy

    Bed Tundy Like changing a tire, the 1st time you're careful

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    See Signature or my Photo Album
    Thanks, got it ordered from Rock Auto ($165)along with the Asin coolant ($13/gal) for around $240 with shipping. I couldn’t bring myself to spend another $30 a gallon on 3 more Toyota Longlife pink. Think I should replace the upper radiator hose too? RA didn’t have oem so I skipped it
     
  9. Jul 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund Mum stole me darts

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    TX...big surprise
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    Jeep vs Toyota is August 29-31 at Barnwell Mountain on Gilmer, TX. I'm planning to go, if I get my 35's to clear and brakes upgraded in time.
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2025 at 2:33 AM
    MooreKen

    MooreKen New Member

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    I’ll try and tie this into what I did w/ my 1st Gen. I drove some garden veggies over to my sisters this AM in the Tundra and was amazed at how smooth the E rated KO2s were on the highway. I was pissed that I was going to take my 4Runner (which had C rated KO2s) to be road force balanced again later in the day. Long story short, I decided to go ahead and put 10Ply (E rated tires) KO3s on the 4Runner….. To make it even more exciting for me….. I went with White letters out.. So far so good. They didn’t put near the pressure BFG recommends but as far as vibrations between 55-65 MPH, it was smooth sailing. Tell me what ya think of the white letters out??IMG_2246.jpg
     
  11. Jul 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM
    The Black Mamba

    The Black Mamba A pure specimen of TX Black Snek

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    Imma keep it stock


     
  12. Jul 3, 2025 at 6:23 AM
    CC80guy

    CC80guy New Member

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    After 6 weeks out in the heat I finished the Tundra up today with two new Toyota ball joints. New steering rack bushings, new center driveshaft support, new tailend u-joint, new rear brakes and drums (hands down the worst shoe brake design I have ever seen in 67 years of doing this), new rear shocks, new front springs and struts, new stabilizer links, two new exhaust manifolds, and new lower ball joints. That better be it for a while. Think I'll take a nap for two days. :)
     
  13. Jul 3, 2025 at 7:17 AM
    BroHon

    BroHon Permanently on "Island Time"

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    Crusher bound Jalopy, to sketchy street cruiser
    RED! :thumbsup: That thing looks so nice. White letters out looks great! W/L were not an option on my latest tire purchase :(
     
  14. Jul 3, 2025 at 7:24 AM
    Stock63

    Stock63 New Member

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    Okay so are we talking the 40 dollar set or the 130 dollar set and we like these for non oem options? I mostly use my truck to commute so little off-road. Just spent too much rebuilding the front end on my truck so if I can get away with a cheaper option for the time being I’ll be happy.
     
  15. Jul 3, 2025 at 7:27 AM
    MooreKen

    MooreKen New Member

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    It’s “Solar Octane”. 3 layers - The loudest orange ever with magenta and teal metal flakes then clear coat….. digital cameras just can’t seem to capture the color.
     
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  16. Jul 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
    shifty`

    shifty` We call it “riding the gravy train”

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    I kinda wish I'd asked the shop to mount my wheels white lettering out.
     
  17. Jul 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
    BroHon

    BroHon Permanently on "Island Time"

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    Crusher bound Jalopy, to sketchy street cruiser
    Very nice... I love red (and close colors) haha (I'm a fire truck daddy!)
     
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  18. Jul 3, 2025 at 7:36 AM
    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000 Limited TRD AC 4X4 Thunder Grey 278k miles. *SOLD* 2019 Limited TRD CM 4x4
    Bilstein 5100's on the forbidden notch Husky HD rear leafs 16x8 Eagle Alloy 187's with 285/75/16 MagnaFlow 3" flow through Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE Mpulse topper - Rhino Vortex rack
    And a helicopter pilot
     
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