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Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by martinjrherrera, Apr 13, 2019.

  1. Apr 13, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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    martinjrherrera

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    The Insurance company totaled my tundra because a cab mount bracket was busted. Went to Toyota got the $30 part and now going to take off old one and weld a new one on.

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  2. Apr 13, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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    ZappBrannigan

    ZappBrannigan The mind is willing but the flesh is weak

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    Do you know anyone with a frame machine that can check for straightness as well. If the mount cracked it’s possible the frame is tweaked as well. I have seen some vehicles go back together and find out later that the frame was tweaked just enough that they couldn’t get the alignment right.
     
  3. Apr 13, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    None, yet....
    This.

    That’s enough offset force to be transferred unevenly through the frame in the L direction.
     
  4. Apr 13, 2019 at 1:48 PM
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    Not if @martinjrherrera is secretly building a Tundra trophy truck :D
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    Mountun Goat She baaaaaahd

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    I bet if the parts bolt on nicely it’s fine.
     
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  6. Apr 13, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    Mountun Goat She baaaaaahd

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    I wrote a civic off by bending the front subframe. Drove it for 6 more years haha
     
  7. Apr 13, 2019 at 2:58 PM
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    So, how did the crash happen? Looks like what ever it was went over the bumper, mostly.
     
  8. Apr 13, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    no better time for a front end conversion, you have.

    Said the wise guy Yoda.
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    Get your frame checked before you do anything major. Good luck frame shop can pull you straight in nothing flat.
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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    G10dra

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    So What's happing now OP ?
     
  11. Apr 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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    martinjrherrera

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    Ran a new liquid A/C due to collision busting my old one and waiting on new lock for hood since 2nd gen is different and one brack for the support I ordered. Overall it's coming along good just making adjustments

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  12. Apr 16, 2019 at 8:38 PM
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    Looks good Sir, Love the progress @martinjrherrera is there any pain point's you'd like to point out for those who might be looking to do this conversion.
    list some difficulties or issues to watch out. Any close-up pictures. Are you going full on LED? Also those tires look very worn out :)
     
  13. Apr 17, 2019 at 6:52 AM
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    Yeah man for sure getting new tires. Pain points are just making sure everything lines up and my build was unique because I had to replace the entire front end. So when I ordered parts I ordered everything for a 3rd gen the front frame assembley was a bitch. We had to drill out the spot welds on old one and then break the welds to remove old frame. this was most difficult part so far. I would think if your 2nd gen front frame is good it will save you alot of time.

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  14. Apr 17, 2019 at 6:54 AM
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    I am going full LED TRD Pro lights and I need to figure out how to connect 2nd gen cables to 3rd gen lights looks like a harness is required with some rewiring? Anyone know how to do it and lives in Houston,TX??
     
  15. Apr 17, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    Almost there put in new radiator,a/c condenser/a/c line, water pump, and belt ran for 1hr and drove like new no leaks. Just need the harness for the 2018 TRD PRO Headlights I need to figure out the wiring for the DRL.

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  16. Apr 28, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    :popcorn:, What's happening OP. I am waiting to see your build complete.
     
  17. Apr 28, 2019 at 2:28 PM
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    What's up man! I just got the paint and getting ready to spray the truck.

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  18. Apr 28, 2019 at 4:15 PM
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    My hats off to you sir for painting it yourself:hattip:. I'd do all other work but wouldn't dare to paint. Good luck.


     
  19. Apr 29, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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    Got the paint just need to sand prime and paint

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  20. Apr 29, 2019 at 5:17 PM
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    Do you have a part number for that AC line or a link? Mines got a hole in it.
    Thanks
     
  21. Apr 29, 2019 at 5:30 PM
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    I ordered from PIT STOP AUTO Item
    1420140 2017 Toyota Tundra Hoses and Pipes-1420140 it was way cheaper than dealer
     
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  22. Apr 29, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    ZappBrannigan The mind is willing but the flesh is weak

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    Looking good.
     
  23. May 7, 2019 at 3:23 PM
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    Everything is painted and bolted on. Matching color not bad for a at home project. My dad helped with the painting it came out nice.

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  24. May 7, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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    Looks real good
     
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  25. May 7, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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    I don't own a vehicle that hasn't been totaled. Good for you.
     
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  26. May 7, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    nice job OP !
     
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  27. May 7, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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    :yes: Nicely done.
     
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  28. May 7, 2019 at 5:39 PM
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    Wow nice work!!:broccoli:
     
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  29. Nov 14, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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    nice work @martinjrherrera Do you have the P/N to the hood latch used? After googling, I find several P/N's.
     
  30. Nov 14, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    53510-0C060 hood latch @68vert
     
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