1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

1st Gen Improvements/Mods/Additions

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by tundraatx, Jan 12, 2019.

  1. Jan 12, 2019 at 12:41 PM
    #1
    tundraatx

    tundraatx [OP] 2008 Limited Double Cab, 5.7L

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2018
    Member:
    #21877
    Messages:
    136
    Gender:
    Male
    Austin, TX
    Vehicle:
    08 Limited Double Cab, 5.7L
    1) Bought with 225k miles on it, a Westin bullnose bumper, and OEM tundra steps 2) Current Mileage 238k Mods: 1) Dirty Deeds BA Mufflers 8 inch with resonator (as of Feb 2021) - Had the 10 inch with resonator - Prefer the 10 inch without resonator - deeper sound hear it more in the cab 2.) Ranch Hand Summit Front Bumper/Guard 3) Ranch Hand Summit Bumper 4) Billstein 5100s all around 5) TRD front and rear sway bars 6.) Rough Country wheel to wheel steps 7) Pioneer 8400 NEX Wireless ApplePlay 8) Backup Camera: e-raptor 9) LED white lights replaced in headlights, fog lights, inside cabin, and exterior lights 10) Linex (unbranded by Central Texas Truck Coatings) 11) OEM Toyota side panels and generic panel on tailgate Maintenance/Repairs: 1) Valve covers, belt tensioner, alternator belt - $415 2) Evaporation fuel canister and filter replacment $1547 *This was a Toyota TSB for 07-08 AFAIK. Toyota covered in first 3 years of ownership. Mine failed after 13 years of daily regular driving use. Not bad at all. 3) Pioneer Unit - had to ship to Pioneer to replace Output IC - $45 (shipping) free under 1 year warranty fix 4) Pioneer Unit - Electrical feed back coming through speakers when accelerating. Fix was to check all wiring/tighten up/ make connections good again $42. 5.) Rear passenger door actuator replaced. Part was $287 with tax on ebay from Toyota dealer free shipping. 6.) Rack and Pinion, tow mirrors, shocks install, lifetime alignment - $1884.36
    What are your favorite improvements, parts, mods, and new additions to your 1st gen Tundra?
     
  2. Jan 12, 2019 at 1:43 PM
    #2
    Professional Hand Model

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

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2018
    Member:
    #14878
    Messages:
    15,007
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fred
    ‘Somewhere’... a State of Mind
    Vehicle:
    2002 Tundra SR5 4WD 4.7L AC Silver Metallica
    Hand Protectors
    Brake Proportioning Valve Adjustment. Raised the nuts higher and it shifted the brake power towards the back brakes. Best part it was free.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2019 at 8:55 AM
    #3
    antnat96

    antnat96 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2018
    Member:
    #23323
    Messages:
    20
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Anthony
    Charlotte, NC
    Vehicle:
    Beige 2001 Tundra Access Cab SR5 2WD
    13WL brake caliper/pad swap. Did on a Saturday, took a few hours, some PB blaster, a hammer, and a Dremel. Also put new rotors on as well. All in was about $300 and if it keeps me from having to change my rotors every 20k miles it'll be worth it!
     
    Jbhoops, 100Tundra and Brown Bear like this.
  4. Jan 15, 2019 at 2:02 PM
    #4
    Whocares

    Whocares Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2017
    Member:
    #9128
    Messages:
    126
    Gender:
    Male
    Jba ceramic short tube headers
     
  5. Jan 15, 2019 at 2:04 PM
    #5
    15whtrd

    15whtrd Mr. Blonde

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2015
    Member:
    #1829
    Messages:
    9,387
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sean
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    White 2015 Tundra DC SR5 TRD 4x4 5.7L, White 2003 Sequoia 2WD
    TRD Pro suspension, +2 Coachbuilder shackles, 2015 TRD Pro headlights, 20% ceramic tinted windows, clear ceramic tinted front windshield, aFe drop in pro s dry air filter, TRD airflow accelerator, TRD oil fill cap, TRD 18 psi radiator cap, BDX Bullydog tuner, Weathertech floor mats front and rear, rear seat fold down mod, DNA hard trifold tonneau cover, Linex with uv protection, TRD rear swaybar, TRD center caps, TRD Pro grille insert with color matching surround and bulge, TRD PRO headlights, aluminum oil filter canister, Real truck tailgate seal, Pop-n-lock tailgate lock actuator, rear diff breather relocate, RCI front skid plate. 275/70 R18 BFG KO2s
    I would really like some of dirty deeds 12 hole injectors for my first GEN Sequoia. I think that would be the shit!
     
  6. Jan 15, 2019 at 2:05 PM
    #6
    Whocares

    Whocares Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2017
    Member:
    #9128
    Messages:
    126
    Gender:
    Male
    I keep reading about these injectors. Are they worth it? Not running a supercharger
     
  7. Jan 15, 2019 at 2:08 PM
    #7
    15whtrd

    15whtrd Mr. Blonde

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2015
    Member:
    #1829
    Messages:
    9,387
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sean
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    White 2015 Tundra DC SR5 TRD 4x4 5.7L, White 2003 Sequoia 2WD
    TRD Pro suspension, +2 Coachbuilder shackles, 2015 TRD Pro headlights, 20% ceramic tinted windows, clear ceramic tinted front windshield, aFe drop in pro s dry air filter, TRD airflow accelerator, TRD oil fill cap, TRD 18 psi radiator cap, BDX Bullydog tuner, Weathertech floor mats front and rear, rear seat fold down mod, DNA hard trifold tonneau cover, Linex with uv protection, TRD rear swaybar, TRD center caps, TRD Pro grille insert with color matching surround and bulge, TRD PRO headlights, aluminum oil filter canister, Real truck tailgate seal, Pop-n-lock tailgate lock actuator, rear diff breather relocate, RCI front skid plate. 275/70 R18 BFG KO2s
    From what I hear it’s just more of a pleasure to drive. Gain horsepower and I’d be willing to bet it might be more efficient.
    @dirtydeeds
     
    because_wumbo-truck likes this.
  8. Jan 15, 2019 at 2:10 PM
    #8
    Professional Hand Model

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

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2018
    Member:
    #14878
    Messages:
    15,007
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fred
    ‘Somewhere’... a State of Mind
    Vehicle:
    2002 Tundra SR5 4WD 4.7L AC Silver Metallica
    Hand Protectors
    I’m going to find out for us all soon. He is sending some my way.
     
  9. Jan 15, 2019 at 2:11 PM
    #9
    15whtrd

    15whtrd Mr. Blonde

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2015
    Member:
    #1829
    Messages:
    9,387
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sean
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    White 2015 Tundra DC SR5 TRD 4x4 5.7L, White 2003 Sequoia 2WD
    TRD Pro suspension, +2 Coachbuilder shackles, 2015 TRD Pro headlights, 20% ceramic tinted windows, clear ceramic tinted front windshield, aFe drop in pro s dry air filter, TRD airflow accelerator, TRD oil fill cap, TRD 18 psi radiator cap, BDX Bullydog tuner, Weathertech floor mats front and rear, rear seat fold down mod, DNA hard trifold tonneau cover, Linex with uv protection, TRD rear swaybar, TRD center caps, TRD Pro grille insert with color matching surround and bulge, TRD PRO headlights, aluminum oil filter canister, Real truck tailgate seal, Pop-n-lock tailgate lock actuator, rear diff breather relocate, RCI front skid plate. 275/70 R18 BFG KO2s
    Please do let us know.
     
  10. Jan 15, 2019 at 2:12 PM
    #10
    Professional Hand Model

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

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2018
    Member:
    #14878
    Messages:
    15,007
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fred
    ‘Somewhere’... a State of Mind
    Vehicle:
    2002 Tundra SR5 4WD 4.7L AC Silver Metallica
    Hand Protectors
    Will do. Hoping they come soon and the weather permits me doing the install.
     
    15whtrd[QUOTED] likes this.
  11. Jan 15, 2019 at 2:14 PM
    #11
    Rex Kramer

    Rex Kramer Vinyl Spinner

    Joined:
    Apr 9, 2017
    Member:
    #7181
    Messages:
    6,620
    Gender:
    Male
    Georgia
    Vehicle:
    2002 4.7L RCLB 4X4 2007 5.7L RCSB 4X2
    This, a rear sway bar, and a Kazuma/TRD LSD.
     
    Darkness, tundraatx[OP] and 15whtrd like this.
  12. Jan 15, 2019 at 2:15 PM
    #12
    Whocares

    Whocares Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2017
    Member:
    #9128
    Messages:
    126
    Gender:
    Male
    Yes please.
     
    15whtrd likes this.
  13. Jan 15, 2019 at 3:37 PM
    #13
    Outbound

    Outbound SSEM #2.5, Token AmeriCanadian

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2016
    Member:
    #4064
    Messages:
    12,345
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Aaron
    Northern Alberta
    Vehicle:
    2022 CrewMax TRD Off Road, MGM of course.
    My favs so far:

    - Diff breather rerouted to behind the left rear tail light.

    - Bilstein 5100s

    - TRD SEMA wheels with Cooper ST Maxx tires.

    I have a ton more to do. Canadian winter and no garage have put a stop to the fun for a bit though
     
    Brown Bear, 15whtrd and tundraatx[OP] like this.
  14. Jan 19, 2019 at 1:09 PM
    #14
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2018
    Member:
    #18314
    Messages:
    3,110
    First Name:
    Jon
    Houston, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2006 AC Tundra Limited 4x4 v8
    flowmaster 40, DDI injectors, sliders, bumper
    Coilovers, UCAs, 5160s, progressive AAL, leds, 33s, flowmaster 44
     
    Brown Bear likes this.
  15. Jan 19, 2019 at 1:25 PM
    #15
    Casper421

    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2017
    Member:
    #8530
    Messages:
    4,130
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    In the woods
    Vehicle:
    06 DC
    Getting rid of the shitty JBL system!
     
    Darkness likes this.
  16. Jan 23, 2019 at 1:44 PM
    #16
    Somemedic

    Somemedic New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 5, 2017
    Member:
    #8922
    Messages:
    92
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    Vehicle:
    2000 SR5 AC Cab/ 2010 Dbbl Cab Long Bed
    Yak racks Awning LED dash LED headlights / fog lights Hellwig Helper springs KC HD springs Bed slide out Sony AX100 w/ cam SOS Big Brake front kit Rancho 9000 front / rear
    Swapping the front brakes for SOS Big front brakes
     
  17. Jan 23, 2019 at 2:22 PM
    #17
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 2018
    Member:
    #22934
    Messages:
    12,909
    East TN
    Vehicle:
    2002 AC
    Can you expand on this? Calipers and rotors swapped?
     
  18. Jan 23, 2019 at 6:19 PM
    #18
    Somemedic

    Somemedic New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 5, 2017
    Member:
    #8922
    Messages:
    92
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mark
    Vehicle:
    2000 SR5 AC Cab/ 2010 Dbbl Cab Long Bed
    Yak racks Awning LED dash LED headlights / fog lights Hellwig Helper springs KC HD springs Bed slide out Sony AX100 w/ cam SOS Big Brake front kit Rancho 9000 front / rear
    https://sosperformance.com/products...a-tundra-f7e2ce02-3924-4d48-956e-d30189f3def4

    I have not been a big fan of the brakes since first owning the truck.

    Then I bought a pop up camper and towed in the rain. It made my stomach hurt.

    I had compiled a few lists of parts to get from a sequoia or Lexus to retro fit the truck but would rather not piece a load of expensive parts together and still not have what I feel is a safe set up.

    The calipers that will replace the stock set up go from 4 to 6 piston calipers on a larger surface area. I had replaced the pads and rotors with top of the line pads and rotors from Advance but still wasn't warm and fuzzy like it should be. At some point the rears will be converted as well but this is a goodly chunk of change for the moment and Tom the SOS guy says this should ease my pain. He even gave me a coupon code that made a difference.
     
  19. Jan 23, 2019 at 7:50 PM
    #19
    BestGen

    BestGen Free Kyle!

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2017
    Member:
    #6154
    Messages:
    2,497
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Paul
    Haunted Turnbull Canyon CA
    Vehicle:
    '05 RCLB, 2UZ-FE, 4wd / '88 4RNR XTE 22RE/W56/RF1A
    Fabtech 2.5" coilovers, BFG KO2 34/10.5/17, 17x7.5 TE wheels, add-a-leaves, 4.56 gears, Rhino-lined
    BFG 34/10.5/17s and Trail Edition wheels. :thumbsup:
     
    Sunnier likes this.
  20. Jan 23, 2019 at 9:18 PM
    #20
    Darkness

    Darkness Allergic to white

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2018
    Member:
    #17315
    Messages:
    9,976
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Luis
    All over SoCal
    Vehicle:
    The darkest
    It's really dark
    4.56 gears and Kazuma LSD are my favorite
    Next is probably the Spintech muffler
    Next is the Yellrbox speedo fixer
    Next is the projector retrofit
    Next is the Alpine head unit
    Next is the "salsa verde" spare tire
    The rest is just okay
     
    Sunnier likes this.
  21. Jan 24, 2019 at 8:28 AM
    #21
    Baller

    Baller New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2018
    Member:
    #17275
    Messages:
    734
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    '05 Tundra SR5 DC
    Finally. Looking forward to a detailed review and some real world experience. Take plenty of pictures of the install.
     
  22. Jan 24, 2019 at 8:44 AM
    #22
    15whtrd

    15whtrd Mr. Blonde

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2015
    Member:
    #1829
    Messages:
    9,387
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sean
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    White 2015 Tundra DC SR5 TRD 4x4 5.7L, White 2003 Sequoia 2WD
    TRD Pro suspension, +2 Coachbuilder shackles, 2015 TRD Pro headlights, 20% ceramic tinted windows, clear ceramic tinted front windshield, aFe drop in pro s dry air filter, TRD airflow accelerator, TRD oil fill cap, TRD 18 psi radiator cap, BDX Bullydog tuner, Weathertech floor mats front and rear, rear seat fold down mod, DNA hard trifold tonneau cover, Linex with uv protection, TRD rear swaybar, TRD center caps, TRD Pro grille insert with color matching surround and bulge, TRD PRO headlights, aluminum oil filter canister, Real truck tailgate seal, Pop-n-lock tailgate lock actuator, rear diff breather relocate, RCI front skid plate. 275/70 R18 BFG KO2s
    Look into changing out the rubber brake hoses to stainless braided. This helped out my Sequoia quite a bit. I like the pedal feel. This isn’t the only answer for your issues but definitely a good piece to the puzzle. I used Stoptech
     
  23. Jan 27, 2019 at 9:30 PM
    #23
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2018
    Member:
    #18880
    Messages:
    7,273
    Gender:
    Male
    TX
    Vehicle:
    02 AC sr5 4wd v8
    You gonna pull the intake to do that? It's not too hard. I'm getting good at it!
     
  24. Jan 28, 2019 at 4:10 AM
    #24
    Professional Hand Model

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

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2018
    Member:
    #14878
    Messages:
    15,007
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fred
    ‘Somewhere’... a State of Mind
    Vehicle:
    2002 Tundra SR5 4WD 4.7L AC Silver Metallica
    Hand Protectors
    Thinking about just undoing the rails.
     
  25. Jan 28, 2019 at 4:58 AM
    #25
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2018
    Member:
    #18880
    Messages:
    7,273
    Gender:
    Male
    TX
    Vehicle:
    02 AC sr5 4wd v8
    You'll need a 22mm wrench. A short one would be better. My full size one was cumbersome in there. And there's a 12mm nut holding a vacuumline onto the back of the IM running to the brake booster. A few other 10mm bolts and it'll be out. Make absolutely sure you get the washers for the pulsator back on right. It goes: fuel rail, regular washer, fuel line, weird washer, pulsator.
     
  26. Jan 28, 2019 at 5:34 AM
    #26
    Professional Hand Model

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

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2018
    Member:
    #14878
    Messages:
    15,007
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fred
    ‘Somewhere’... a State of Mind
    Vehicle:
    2002 Tundra SR5 4WD 4.7L AC Silver Metallica
    Hand Protectors
    I’ve also heard those washers are easily lost and can slip off down into the lower engine/ground area. Thanks for the heads up info on bolt sizes.
     
  27. Jan 28, 2019 at 10:38 AM
    #27
    HiMiler

    HiMiler New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2018
    Member:
    #12273
    Messages:
    17
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Spencer, MA
    Vehicle:
    ‘05 Double cab Tundra
     
  28. Jan 28, 2019 at 10:38 AM
    #28
    HiMiler

    HiMiler New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2018
    Member:
    #12273
    Messages:
    17
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Spencer, MA
    Vehicle:
    ‘05 Double cab Tundra
    Casper, what did you swap the JBL out for?
     
  29. Jan 28, 2019 at 11:47 AM
    #29
    the red

    the red the threat is real

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2019
    Member:
    #24630
    Messages:
    365
    Gender:
    Male
    New Brunswick, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2014 1794
    What size wheels are you running? I don't see anything on the site, but I suppose they won't clear 16" wheels.
     
  30. Jan 28, 2019 at 11:48 AM
    #30
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 2018
    Member:
    #22934
    Messages:
    12,909
    East TN
    Vehicle:
    2002 AC
    Can't speak for Casper but I installed JVC speakers and stereo. It sounds much better but I really need a sub to complete it.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top