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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. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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    Valler

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    16in M/T wheels with a 305 70 r16 tire 3in space lift front add a leaf in rear Led headlights upgrade OEM fog light delete replaced with 7in light bars in OEM locations Led interior lights and tag lights and cargo lights also Kenwood double din head unit self powered subwoofer under driver's seat
    Well guess I'm going to have to pull it out and go get it tested on Tuesday since advance auto is the only one opened on new years
     
  2. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    Casper421

    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

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    Do you have a multimeter?
     
  3. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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    16in M/T wheels with a 305 70 r16 tire 3in space lift front add a leaf in rear Led headlights upgrade OEM fog light delete replaced with 7in light bars in OEM locations Led interior lights and tag lights and cargo lights also Kenwood double din head unit self powered subwoofer under driver's seat

    No I don't have one, but I could get one if I can test it with one without having to pull it out
     
  4. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:44 PM
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    Casper421

    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

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    You can test the charge without removing the battery. Just set a multimeter to 20 volts and see what the terminals read.
     
  5. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:52 PM
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    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Yep. Those are the ones. Much better looking than the clear. They were $7 at auto store.
     
  6. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:03 PM
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    FirstGenVol

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    Do they work for the rear too or just the front?
     
  7. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:09 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    They should work for the rear, as well. You could use clear back there if you want, as the lens assy is full amber unlike the front markers. The clear puts out a brighter lumens which is why I used them in the rear. The Amber tinting dulls things a tad, but is needed for the fronts. Your call.
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    flowmaster 40, DDI injectors, sliders, bumper
    Everything is still squealing bad under the hood. I fear it's a bearing.
     
  9. Dec 30, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Ugh. That sucks.
     
  10. Dec 30, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    16in M/T wheels with a 305 70 r16 tire 3in space lift front add a leaf in rear Led headlights upgrade OEM fog light delete replaced with 7in light bars in OEM locations Led interior lights and tag lights and cargo lights also Kenwood double din head unit self powered subwoofer under driver's seat
    I will try that I'll go buy a multimeter tomorrow after work, but now that I remember when winter started here in ga and if would be in the high 20s in the morning she would struggle to turn over, and in a temp above 35 she starts fine without a problem til today that she just shut off on me while driving
     
  11. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:17 PM
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    Good to know same length. Thanks
     
  12. Dec 31, 2018 at 7:38 AM
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    I spent Saturday Morning changing calipers, rotors and pads. First flushed my brake fluid. Wasn’t super dirty but was needed.

    Everything went smooth and quickly till the 2nd caliper. The brake line would not thread into the caliper. After trying for 10 minutes I re-threaded it back into the old caliper with no problems. So, went back to Napa to get a new one. Guys didn’t really believe me when I took it back haha. But of course got home and the new replacement threaded in no time. So that delayed everything by 40 minutes.

    Other than that, bleeding was anoying and took some time but went smoothly. One of my bleeding valves on my front left caliper broke off. Half sheared off so it’s plugged. I left it for the meantime. I grabbed the 2 bleeding valves off my old calipers to switch out the broken one.

    The pic shows my seized caliper.

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  13. Dec 31, 2018 at 11:32 AM
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    Darkness

    Darkness Allergic to white

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    Were the bleed valves skinnier than the stock ones? That's the one complaint I have about the Beck Arnley calipers I got, they have some toothpick thin bleeders.
     
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  14. Dec 31, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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    Trying to decide how much chrome to keep. Never really was a fan of the chrome strip on the fender well. Plasti dipped the chrome strip and the gray plastic that surrounds it. Next up is the side trim. I think the fender flares helps the wheel color.

    I'm interested in doing the hood with the vinyl wrap to stop it from rusting untill I can figure out what to do with the paint. Have any of you done it on the hood and if so could you post some pics?

    Also have a plastic tool box from academy sports that I keep the essential tools in the bed under the cover. Got tired of hearing it slide around so my girlfriend found one of the anti fatigue mats at tractor supply. It was the perfect size when rolled out and keeps all of my crap from sliding around the bed. I was happy that it was only 15 bucks because some bed mats can get expensive. Will post pics soon.

    One of the step pads on my side steps fell off at some point. I have old ICI brand steps. Cannot find the replacement pad. Are there any generic pads I could buy for cheap even if I had to just glue them on?
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    After:
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  15. Dec 31, 2018 at 1:18 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    Toying with some ideas. Yeller or non yeller?

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  16. Dec 31, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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    FirstGenVol

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    The fenders look much better. I can't help on the wrap though.
     
  17. Dec 31, 2018 at 1:31 PM
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    I'm not a huge fan of the yellow. I googled this recently and it seems that people have misinterpreted the science here. Yellow, in this platform doesn't really help see more in fog. I suppose some do it just for looks though.
     
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  18. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:07 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    You got a pic of that light? My old single lamp drop light ain't cutting it...
     
  19. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Yep. Never been a huge fan of yellow either, but trying to change things up minutely. Did the photo shop and gotta say it looks decent. Wish the LED BULBS were yeller and I could keep the lens clear.

    So, wrap the lens with yellow and install these. The LED bulbs are 2500 lumen vs. 1000 lumen stock. Been eyeing the Supernovav.4 for the headlights, but the cooling fans are what is holding me back. These have no fans.

    Toying around with ideas and just gathering info and building off a good base. Stoked on my new lighting now and seeing where it will go.

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  20. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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    I'm a fan of the yellow
     
  21. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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  22. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

    Professional Hand Model A.K.A ‘Golden Hands’

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    Another option is to wait till summer. I think this will be a big year for new LED options to hit the market. Seems like there will be a big jump in quality and useability with less jumps in price.
     
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  23. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:22 PM
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    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    I'm thinking about getting their stand light. They have them at the supply house and I can put it on my tool account. :spy:
     
  24. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    Nice. I like the clamping action on the one I bought. It has magnets also which are just strong enough to barely hold its weight with the battery. Barely. I opted to clamp it on the grill. That clamp is strong.
     
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  25. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:28 PM
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    A clamp would be good. My SHO has a fiberglass hood.
     
  26. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:29 PM
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    I forgot to mention I finally found the right tool to suck out the power steering fluid. $5 at Advance. The old fluid is DIRTY!

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  27. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:32 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    Nice. Looks like yours is solid. My bulb slips off easily if squeezed to hard. Couple of DEX III refreshes and your steering rack will be loving it!
     
  28. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:34 PM
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    I've had these in mine for almost a year, seem just as bright as the stock bulbs.

    Alla Lighting High Power 3030 SMD New Version Xtremely Super Bright 9006 HB4 LED Bulb Gold Yellow LED Fog Light Bulbs Lamps Replacement https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYS3HQD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SJPkCbYY4T67C
     
  29. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:41 PM
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    Put a second layer of 2% tint on the back three windows. Love it. Going to put one layer on the front two when the rain and wind calm down.

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  30. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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    No matter how much we love our trucks, 5-7 years is a long time. Anyway, the wrap may still be serviceable just not prime at the end of those years.

    This. Even if the wrap gets pulled off in 5-7 years, the paint under (as long as there's no rust underneath before it's wrapped) should be as god as now.

    I'm loving this idea! Just recognizing I've shown no abilities to do this type of project. I do know a guy....


    [/QUOTE="Professional Hand Model, post: 938267, member: 14878"]Toying with some ideas. Yeller or non yeller?




    [/QUOTE]
    I vote non-yeller.
    But this seems a good alternate.
     

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