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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. Jan 11, 2019 at 12:47 PM
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    Rheywood456

    Rheywood456 Sup

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    Yeah these will definitely be put to the test. I’ll be keeping a mileage log once I put them on (pavement / dirt). Gotta get my money worth!
     
  2. Jan 11, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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

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    Ordered the paint supplies to fix the passenger side doink! Probably bought more than needed, but may use the extra on redoing the dinged up tailgate.
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  3. Jan 11, 2019 at 3:32 PM
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    Festerw

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    Not sure what the difference is but they do indeed make CV specific grease. I know the one time I replaced a boot on a vehicle the instructions specifically said non CV grease could cause accelerated wear.

    Napa should have some in stock.
     
  4. Jan 11, 2019 at 3:42 PM
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    FlightSimGuy

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    ICON 2.5 shocks with King 14" 700lb coils, Camburg UCAs, ICON V2.0 rear shocks.
    Good to know. :thumbsup:
     
  5. Jan 11, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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

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    My hunch seems confirmed by a search.

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  6. Jan 11, 2019 at 8:25 PM
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    potoghi

    potoghi Tundra4Life

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    waxed my baby today :p
     
  7. Jan 11, 2019 at 10:27 PM
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    NUDRAT

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    Not much life left in Sears - I'd suggest you try to warranty that battery ASAP @Darkness
     
  8. Jan 12, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    flowmaster 40, DDI injectors, sliders, bumper
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  9. Jan 12, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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    Rheywood456

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  10. Jan 12, 2019 at 12:18 PM
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    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

    Well it looks better... Especially from 10+ feet lmao

    I could have taken more time and prepped a little better had I been home alone. But the paint itself desipte being the right paint code, is a warmer white than my truck. Maybe it'll cure and look right. Otherwise I may sand it all down and try again but with super white. Fuck it lol.

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    Next step is remove that ugly fender thing on the rear and the dealers decal on the tail gate.
     
  11. Jan 12, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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    antnat96

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    So I went to go change my brake rotors today because I noticed some shimmy when braking at 70+mph and upon pulling apart the driver’s side and installing some new brake pads I noticed a stuck caliper piston.

    Well...that’s bad and can’t be driven on (or at least, shouldn’t be).

    So, another trip to the parts store later and I had 2 13WL 5.3 inch calipers and a set of pads. While the brake shield required a bit of Dremel work, the swap was overall pretty quick and easy. Bled em, and took em on the road to test.

    So far, I notice slightly longer foot travel (maybe need to be bled again?) but stopping is just as strong or stronger. Here’s to hoping I won’t bake my new rotors in 20k miles

    The finished product:

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    Also threw this bull bar on the other day:

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    Edit:
    Here is a link to a video of me doing some cutting on the brake shield with the Dremel.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNlM89bwxxw
     
    Last edited: Jan 16, 2019
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  12. Jan 12, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Drove 8 hours(round trip) to buy a used camper shell today. The seller had me take some crazy route through the mountains. Ended up encountering snow and ice. It was a wild trip.

    The shell needs some TLC but I'm happy with it.

    I'll post pics tomorrow.
     
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  13. Jan 12, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    Sweet. Did you use 4wd?
     
  14. Jan 12, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    Rheywood456

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    Got close to 9” today!

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  15. Jan 12, 2019 at 6:03 PM
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    FirstGenVol

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    I did indeed. including 4Low which is extremely rare.
     
  16. Jan 12, 2019 at 8:02 PM
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    Afkouki

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    Just small stuff. Tired of stuff rattling in the upper center console so I lined it with some foam I had in the garage. Also red sharpie on the unlocked door indicators, and programmed my key fob.

    Oh, second kid should show up in about 3 weeks. Glad I got the double cab.

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  17. Jan 12, 2019 at 9:08 PM
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    Darkness

    Darkness Allergic to white

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    That's what she said! :laugh:

    Went out in the 49 degree night and pulled my front tires off the lift the lower arms and tighten the lower arm bolts down. SPC recommends flipping the rear ones so that the steering rack doesnt need to be pulled off, but I couldn't see a way to get the socket and torque wrench on that way so I flipped it to the stock arrangement. Looks like the new bushings are smashed but they pivot fine. I dont think these aftermarket bushings will last long.

    Tomorrow if I can I'll bolt the steering rack back up and maybe get the tie rods on. The snow is calling me.
     
  18. Jan 13, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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    What's wrong with your truck? I don't see any rust in the background of the rotor picture. :notsure:
    Good work on the brakes. Are you using rubber hoses or braided?
    Bull bar looks good with all that other chrome going on.
     
  19. Jan 13, 2019 at 7:36 AM
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    Looks good overall. You don't use the passenger side much anyway & passengers won't notice.
    That fender thing is a (anti) chip strip. Mine looks crap too. Was wondering if it's dirt in divots or mold growing under it. Think I'll try steaming mine clean in case it's surface dirt, if not keep steaming until them come off. Assuming they have replacements available.
    Let us know how it goes if you get to yours first.
     
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  20. Jan 13, 2019 at 7:42 AM
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    Dude! Genius! & congrats on #2. (Sleep while you can.)
     
  21. Jan 13, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    abcinv

    abcinv OEM (+) Junkie

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    Agreed; I didn't something along those lines as well.
    Foam.jpg
     
  22. Jan 13, 2019 at 1:38 PM
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    FirstGenVol

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    Replaced the PCV valve today. I almost shit my pants when a big piece of the old grommet fell down in the hole. I had to fish it out with some plyers and barely got it.

    Did one last power steering plunge. Brake fluid is next.

    Replaced the head light bulbs. I have no idea if they are adjusted or not. One actually burned out yesterday on my road trip.

    It rained here all day so I didn't get a chance to do anything with the new camper. This thing is going to be a major project.
     
  23. Jan 13, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    Good job! The bulbs seat themselves. Your beam adjustments are made on the headlight housing. You’ll need to pull your sidemarker housings off to access the adjustment screws on that side.

    Plenty of headlight beam videos out there to walk you through the process.
     
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  24. Jan 13, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    Wish I still had my coin holder. It broke off so I put it in the deep well underneath. Think it got thrown away when I stopped using cash years ago.
     
  25. Jan 13, 2019 at 2:02 PM
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    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    One of these days ill buy that adapter
     
  26. Jan 13, 2019 at 2:50 PM
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    Love purpose built. Nice work.
     
  27. Jan 13, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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    So I might have been driving a little bit angry today... :anonymous:

    Wow - that V8 just makes everything better!

    I exercised my Tundra today. :thumbsup:
     
  28. Jan 13, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    FlightSimGuy

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    I think I have a spare laying around. I believe it was from my old 4R but it's identical to my Tundra one.
     
  29. Jan 13, 2019 at 4:19 PM
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    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    Mine didn't have a coin holder when I got it used. My 03 taco did though.
     
  30. Jan 13, 2019 at 4:22 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    That higher speed passing power is impressive.
     

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