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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. Nov 12, 2019 at 3:07 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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    Yeah. I like the 32 psi range, but the MPG suffers and the truck isn’t as peppy at least on Defenders 33”. Feels like I’m pushing the truck rather than free rolling. The sweet spot seems around 37psi on these.

    BTW, Why you use the 91 octane? The later 1st Gens spec it?
     
  2. Nov 12, 2019 at 3:12 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Yeah 39 is pretty rough so far from the ride home, I’ll play around with it.
    No the vvti doesn’t spec it, but I don’t see any harm or loss since the timing is adjustable/adjusting based on knock sensor reading and other ratios.

    I don’t know about the tundras for specs/HP numbers but the 5th gen 4runners are tested for performance and HP/torque numbers on 91 or 93 maybe, but no where does it say or “reccomend” using that octane.
     
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  3. Nov 12, 2019 at 3:25 PM
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    I know the 2002 manual says 87 is recommended. Running higher octane doesn’t make it run better from what I’ve read but doesn’t hurt it either. Not sure of the octane for your year.
     
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  4. Nov 12, 2019 at 4:54 PM
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    :laugh: the only numbers we need to know are gen 1 and 10mm
     
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  5. Nov 12, 2019 at 4:56 PM
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    Wow I didn't even know it.could do that. My truck didn't come with tpms sensors and I didn't wanna pay to.add.em.wheb I bought tires. I may have to bite the bullet next time
     
  6. Nov 12, 2019 at 5:04 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    It’s so weird they would be an option on a SR5 but not a standard on a limited.
    I had to add in the weird code/code thing haha to register tire pressure on the 4runner, but apparently the code is the same for the tundra to read the tire pressure
    The scanguage2 is nice but I’ve also herd good things about other obd apps
     
  7. Nov 12, 2019 at 5:06 PM
    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    Allow me to clarify, the previous owner removed them. I have the light on the dash permanently on right now lol
     
  8. Nov 12, 2019 at 5:12 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Haha so you have the “black electrical tape on the dash” mod then?
    Yeah it’s nice to see what psi they are at, the auto deflators I have are usually pretty spot on at 18psi
     
  9. Nov 12, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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  10. Nov 12, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    Just got back from a couple weeks up in Utah, which, while mostly crawling over rocks at low speed did include some 80mph on I-70. Wind noise from the setup was not bad - not sure I noticed it much, at least not noticeable over existing noise from tires, general wind, etc.

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  11. Nov 12, 2019 at 11:31 PM
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    V6 unicorn?
    I'm sure.my.tundra would need a significantly bigger winch than that taco lol
     
  12. Nov 13, 2019 at 2:41 AM
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    Nah I just ignore the light. One day I'll buy tpms or remove the bulb. So are these auto deflators powered by a remote or what?
     
  13. Nov 13, 2019 at 4:21 AM
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    Nothing to fancy, mechanical spring, but these ones hold their setting way better than others I’ve herd. I gave two to a buddy and I just swap sides after one tire is done.
    https://www.amazon.com/Staun-Automatic-Tire-Deflators-Standard/dp/B00QBPBLWY
     
  14. Nov 13, 2019 at 4:52 AM
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    Just go find some $hitty desert trail with sharp rocks and have the automatic air down feature. Ask me how I know.... I guess I caught a knife rock on Sunday because Tuesday morning I had one tire at 10lbs. Better than the last time I found a west desert knife rock and instantly shredded my tire.
     
  15. Nov 13, 2019 at 6:46 AM
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    She is a hand model too!

    BTW, I scored a tire gauge that has a deflator release button on it. Never knew of these. One hand on the gauge and button and other hand holding the hose to valve and you can see your pressure on the needle as it drops.

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  17. Nov 13, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    Mustanley Two time totaler

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    I've started fueling up with 89 octane because it gets rid of the knock under hard acceleration. My manual says that's normal and ok with regular (87) but I know if it's knocking then I'm down on power as ignition advance gets retarded.
     
  18. Nov 13, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    Can you post a link to the tire gauge?
     
  19. Nov 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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    No link because this was a garage sale score. Sweet action on the needle read and way better than the stick pencil gauges. That deflator button above the dial is plush.

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  21. Nov 13, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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    The other tire deflators are nice cuz you can screw them on and walk away while they air down to your desired PSI. The other one with the guage is a pain to sit there and hold for several minutes while you air only one tire at a time to your desired PSI. I use both together when I air down.
     
  23. Nov 13, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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    Last time I did an air down from 40 to 37psi it took maybe 10 seconds? I didn’t time it so don’t go fact checking me please.

    Those brass nut things take too long. Gotta screw them in. Adjust the setting. Wait. Unscrew. $75? Its your money and time. I’ll stick with the gauge for accuracy a simplicity.

    I read the reviews on the brass tyre deflator link. Seem good, but too expensive with no net time saved IMO.

    Stoked for whoever has these brass tyre thingys and they work for them.
     
  24. Nov 13, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    I disabled my Tpms by simply plugging my scan tool in and clearing the codes.., for whatever reason the light never turned back on
     
  25. Nov 13, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    because_wumbo-truck TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    Hmmm I wonder if I could do that with my.scangauge 2
     
  26. Nov 13, 2019 at 2:19 PM
    because_wumbo-truck

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    But when you're airing down from 35psi to 16psi for off roading it's nice to do it quickly. I used a screw driver last time and it took forever
     
  27. Nov 13, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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    Yea, that is a bit pricey. I bought 30 dollar ones off Amazon that work perfectly. I have heard the more expensive ones are better, but i havent had any issues with the cheaper version i bought.
     
  28. Nov 13, 2019 at 2:27 PM
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    The first few complaints I read on the high dolla ones were people saying they should have bought them first instead of the lesser ones. Glad they are working for you.
     
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    Can imagine. My sweet Michelins Defenders and mad beach driving skills allow me to skip the airing down part. I’d guess rock climbing is different.

    I’ll do an ‘air down test’ using the accu-gauge sometime. I can’t image it taking that long just going from 37-20 psi. That air blasts out of that thing.
     
  30. Nov 13, 2019 at 3:51 PM
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    Ordered up some parts for an attempt at a tailgate assist. Going to fabricate a few things to blend with the DeeZee strut. I picked this strut randomly. Its NOT specific to Tundra.

    As it had the most reviews, it seems its heavy duty enough for most trucks. Outside of reviewers unconfessed improper installation technique, failures were usually at the end fitting studs so specific attention will be placed there. There is a 50/50 chance of success.

    Not pictured are some heavy gauge angle brackets on hand.

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