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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. Apr 16, 2020 at 3:27 PM
    Tundra2

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    That's strange to me that they would use such a similar design to a grease fitting. I was perplexed. I didn't think my truck had fittings. If it does I don't know where they are at. I thought only the 4 wheel drive had fittings.

    I would rather look like a dumbass, and learn instead of making an expensive oopsie

    If that's a bleeder then what's the arm coming down to the rear axle?
     
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  2. Apr 16, 2020 at 3:43 PM
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    Load proportioning valve for the brakes. Supposed to send more braking power to the rear brakes when bed is loaded
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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    Oh! Neat, so with "squatting" from load that arm moves, and actuates the valve, sending more fluid to the brakes when needed. Gotcha!
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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    @Tundra2 I doubt you need to buy new shackles. What's that about?
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2020 at 4:27 PM
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    I am figuring with the age of my truck, and how I have used it over the years. How I have seen it be used when I was a wee boy. I may as well have them, and install them if needed when I get the parts/time in.

    I know how I am though. Odds are I would install them anyway when I've got everything off, and accessible.

    This is just my thinking.
     
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  6. Apr 16, 2020 at 5:58 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    .....I ordered the 6piece set.....
    I have a shorter version from harbour freight, non flex head; so I figured I could upgrade, maybe throw that set in with truck tools(in cab)
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    custom body work, Billies with taco ARB springs, Icon AAL, TRD FJ trail team wheels, 2019 Toyota 86 radio, Blacked out interior, Added factory power everything, heater mirrors, ETC
    the 120XP gearwrench ratcheting wrenches are the bees knees if you ever wanted to upgrade.
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2020 at 6:12 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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  9. Apr 16, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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  10. Apr 16, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    I feel like I’m about to neglect the tundra for the first time ever.


    I’m considering pulling the trigger on the rear disc conversion. But not for it, but the Tacoma. Because well, that 4 year project has gotten nowhere in months
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    There has to be a give, and take man.

    You're only one guy. You can't work on 2 trucks at once.
     
  12. Apr 16, 2020 at 6:46 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Where do you source the conversion for the taco?
    Are you planning on going Balls to the walls on the taco soon?
     
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  13. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    The tundra kit from SOS should fit fine, the only issue will be modifying the cables to fit the shorter truck

    I plan on going and getting the chassis done soon. Then it’s onto power train and finally body
     
  14. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:03 PM
    FirstGenVol

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    Do it. You've done an insane amount of work on the Tundra. The Tacoma needs love.
     
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  15. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:04 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    custom body work, Billies with taco ARB springs, Icon AAL, TRD FJ trail team wheels, 2019 Toyota 86 radio, Blacked out interior, Added factory power everything, heater mirrors, ETC
    Plan on it. Buttoning you’re the interior this week or next on the tundra and that’s it for a bit.
     
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  16. Apr 16, 2020 at 7:05 PM
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    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    Other than little things like my Cadillac horns and stuff.. but that’s just making brackets and wiring really.
     
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  17. Apr 16, 2020 at 8:02 PM
    scooterprint

    scooterprint Idiot with a wrench

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    Today's quick project (aka 30 minute after work project)

    Took out the headlight housings and halogen bulbs, replaced with Amazon stuff...

    Result = stupid bright lights.
    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Apr 16, 2020 at 8:11 PM
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    New name! "Professional Finger Model":rofl:

    Brake proportion valve
     
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  19. Apr 16, 2020 at 8:15 PM
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    Standard size??? o_O
    [​IMG]
     
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    @Darkness

    Around here they are called "fangers" you have to say it with a slight drawl on the AN sound such as FainGurs.

    I think I know what all my pictures will now include.

    Edit: gif I found.
     
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  21. Apr 16, 2020 at 10:22 PM
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    Standard length.
     
  22. Apr 17, 2020 at 5:27 AM
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    As a nearly lifelong Tennessean I read this in a southern voice :rofl: It's so damn true too. Some of the rednecks around here have the strongest accents but I was spared somehow.
     
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  23. Apr 17, 2020 at 5:45 AM
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    Yesterday I placed an order for a Brute Force Fab front bumper. :spending:I decided to do my part to stimulate the economy. Or at least that's what I've told myself.

    I'm willing to wait for the right bumper. I like the Coastal bumper but I don't know anyone that I would trust to weld it for me and no offence to John(Wumbo Truck), but I don't want to risk ending up with a huge gap in the front like he has. Seems like that kit has to be done by someone with patience and skill. I can't even find anyone that wants to weld on sliders for me.

    Now I'll just need winch and fog light suggestions. I'd like to run something with synthetic line to reduce weight.
     
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  24. Apr 17, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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    If I talk fast, without thinking about what I'm saying I have a very slight drawl. If I ponder what I plan to say, and speak slowly I have no drawl. Strange.

    Guess I never paid attention to your profile header on your posts because I either forgot you were from Tennessee, or never knew!
     
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  25. Apr 17, 2020 at 7:01 AM
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  26. Apr 17, 2020 at 8:24 AM
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    After a day or so worth of drying my windows roll up, and down smooth as can be. My drivers side used to "hang" or "catch" when rolling down. I assumed that it was something to do with the regulator, but figured I would try cleaning, and lubricating the window tracks first.

    Massive improvement.
     
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  27. Apr 17, 2020 at 8:31 AM
    NUDRAT

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    I was raised NYC area. I just naturally talk fast, everything is rush rush rush, time is money boy - snap snap! :)
    Over the years I've learned to slow it down (kinda), but when I talk s-l-o-w-e-r I enunciate & people will often ask me if I am from Canada. I answer no, & will invariably be asked "then why do you have a Canadian accent?".
    I got nothing to that. No clue, but when I talk slowly, apparently I speak Canadian. WTF?

    Vacuumed the Trundra. Filled it's gas tank. Drove it like a sports car (time is money boy, LET'S GO!)
     
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  28. Apr 17, 2020 at 8:35 AM
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    The Kentucky state police LOVE me when I drive like a sports car. This is why I set the cruise now. Sad days. I like to go fast. My first speeding ticket was 75 in a 45? 50?

    My second was similar, and my 3rd was 5mph over.
     
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  29. Apr 17, 2020 at 8:58 AM
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    I just replaced my rear leafs last week and my truck is much rustier and ugly than yours. My shackles were great and definitely didn't need to be replaced. I got the HD leafs from ATS, little bit cheaper and all the reviews I found were very positive. I called and talked to them and they were very helpful. Only hiccup I had was the centering pin is a bit too long for the bumpstops and I don't have an angle grinder. Wouldn't have been a big deal if I'd know about it before hand.
     
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  30. Apr 17, 2020 at 9:16 AM
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    Im guessing you already got them installed, but when I ran into the same issue installing my AAL with the longer centering pin I just ran to HarbourFreight and grabbed a $15 angle grinder and problem solved!
     
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