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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. Feb 22, 2019 at 6:05 AM
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    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Ordered a new OEM Carrier Bearing and Nut.
    New OEM thermostat and seal and a new spark plug for my lawn mower.
     
  2. Feb 22, 2019 at 6:54 AM
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    Professional Hand Model

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

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    Some complaints (from buddy) about his 2018 Tundra (in chronological order)

    1) technology
    2) antennae too long
    3) step bars too much chrome
    4) back seat too big (crew cab)
    5) unintuitive light stalk
    6) Entune difficulties

    Ultimately, we figured out a few things on the road like how to turn on the fog lights and use the Tow/Haul button (torque!). Did some 4x4 runs and the truck did well in sand. Entune needs some user fine tuning which I believe is the problem that stems most of these complaints online. Stereo sounds good, but think my stock 02’ (with sound enhancements) sounds better. The 5.7 Liter is a beautifully powerful engine. All in all a great truck thats everything you need at a lower price point for junk Ford etc that will break down. I’d buy a DC (not CC) today if the 02’ suddenly bit the dust.
     
  3. Feb 22, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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    Jerry311SD

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  4. Feb 22, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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    Professional Hand Model

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

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  5. Feb 22, 2019 at 8:29 AM
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    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    If you want my honest opinion, those are just not my style. They are too busy. All those beads along the edge is just too much to look at. I actually really like the factory wheels you have on the truck. I think if you dipped them black it would look great. When I comes to wheels, the more simple the better. But it's your truck. You make it how you like it!
     
  6. Feb 22, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    One of the first gen guys I follow on Instagram just had his transmission bite the dust. He's decided to convert to a manual now. If anyone wants to follow the process you can find him as NorthBoundTundra. Should be interesting.
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    My father called the seats. I’ll have a partout on Tacoma world once I pull anything worthwhile. Only reason I’m pulling this thing apart is for my fathers 4x4 swap


    I totally read your post wrong. Lol
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2019 at 9:55 AM
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    Casper421

    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

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  9. Feb 22, 2019 at 2:11 PM
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    the red

    the red the threat is real

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    An '05/'06 DC surely. :cool:
     
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  10. Feb 22, 2019 at 2:16 PM
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    the red

    the red the threat is real

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    You beat me to it, just like he's beating me to the swap. It'll be nice to be able to see the issues that arise beforehand though, but I hope it goes smooth for him. He's got a nice Tundra. I'm watching that closely.
     
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  11. Feb 22, 2019 at 2:55 PM
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    Jerry311SD

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    I like them. Just having a hard time pulling the trigger on it.
    Kinda want a 30-30 lever action.

    But it would really help if I saw them on another best gen tundra
     
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  12. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:05 PM
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    Benyo

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    Took a fat $1000 slice out of my wallet to cover the maintenance backlog on new-to-me 120K '03...hope that's it for a bit!

    - timing belt, water pump, thermostat
    - denso iridium plugs
    - fuel filter
    - exhaust line repair
     
  13. Feb 22, 2019 at 3:46 PM
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    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

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    :fenforcer:
     
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  14. Feb 22, 2019 at 4:51 PM
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    abcinv

    abcinv OEM (+) Junkie

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    I second this; those rims look good!
     
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  15. Feb 22, 2019 at 5:47 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.
    Not today, but this week. :D Had an oil change done as well as a fluid and overall check.

    Also siped my tires.

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  16. Feb 22, 2019 at 6:46 PM
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  17. Feb 22, 2019 at 7:18 PM
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    Anatomy of some spark plugs post mortem. This is all Pre Valve Cover Gasket and new Coils Replacement back in summer 2018. These ‘Iridiums’ have 40k miles on them. Notice the random oily plugs vs. drier plugs threads. Look at #5 piston hole.

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  18. Feb 22, 2019 at 7:28 PM
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    Professional Hand Model

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  19. Feb 22, 2019 at 8:34 PM
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    NUDRAT

    NUDRAT 6 lug life

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    For me wheels are about ease of cleaning. Those Method wheels look a bother to keep clean, but perhaps easier than the narrow channels on your current rims.

    I always like the Saab 900 Turbo rims - so easy.
    [​IMG]
     
  20. Feb 22, 2019 at 9:15 PM
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    Jerry311SD

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  21. Feb 22, 2019 at 10:14 PM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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  22. Feb 23, 2019 at 6:01 AM
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    Professional Hand Model

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

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    Rifle sounds like the better option. Nothing wrong with those OEM rims.
     
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  23. Feb 23, 2019 at 6:22 AM
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    TX-TRD1stGEN

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    What's he going to do with a 30-30 lever action? Become a cowboy??

    Get some truck parts.

    :thumbsup:
     
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  24. Feb 23, 2019 at 6:35 AM
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    Professional Hand Model

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

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    I have no idea about becoming a cowboy as I don’t live in Tejas. Maybe you can enlighten? He has options. His OEM wheels look good. He wants a rifle? Get a rifle! Or, both! Its his money and he asked.
     
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  25. Feb 23, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    Darkness

    Darkness Allergic to white

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    It's really dark
    Theres no cowboys in San Diego, just rancheros


    Drove my truck yesterday from Moorpark to Riverside for a reunion of sorts, got an unsanctioned uncalibrated 18.6 mpg. Drove back home, filled my gas tank, calibrated my SG2 and now the mileage watching game will proceed.
     
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  26. Feb 23, 2019 at 8:35 AM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    Here is a complete list of the Valve Cover Gasket Replacement parts purchased straight from the stealer. Take a screen grab for future reference for when it comes time to do yours.

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  27. Feb 23, 2019 at 11:08 AM
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    abcinv

    abcinv OEM (+) Junkie

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    Installed Bluetooth this morning so I can trash the cassette adapter; not sure why I waited so long...
     
  28. Feb 23, 2019 at 11:29 AM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    What will you be doing with that center console foam cassette holder set up now?
     
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  29. Feb 23, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Took the truck out to see local flooding. I've never seen rain like this. I wish I had @Rheywood456 snorkel so I could have attempted the deep spots.

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  30. Feb 23, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    abcinv

    abcinv OEM (+) Junkie

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    LOL, I was thinking thru that earlier today! Maybe a small flashlight and a tire pressure gauge?? Whatever I figure out I'll post it up.

    For those that don't know what we're talking about -
    Foam.jpg
     
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