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Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by fighthedude, May 13, 2020.

  1. May 13, 2020 at 10:04 AM
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    fighthedude

    fighthedude [OP] New Member

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    C27CBFDE-5958-4BC3-B3D5-EDCD282C98B9.jpg Was fortunate enough to get an 06 with 150k. Original owner and pretty well taken care of 4wd. Not sure what I am gonna do to it but I have a couple ideas.
     
  2. May 13, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    I love when that happens!

    Welcome!
     
  3. May 13, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    Step 1 - Treat the frame with a rust inhibitor.

    Nice find. Replacing the headlights made my Sequoia look 10 years younger
     
  4. May 13, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    Congratulations! That looks like a nice find.
    I agree with @neverstuck above; new headlights will make a huge difference. That's about all I can see from the photo that needs attention. :thumbsup:
     
  5. May 13, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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    FirstGenVol

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    New headlightsx3. Aside from that it's a beautiful truck. I love that color. We'll help you spend some money in the 1st gen section.
     
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  6. May 13, 2020 at 11:26 AM
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    what headlights you guys running? Junkyard finds or aftermarket?
     
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  7. May 13, 2020 at 12:33 PM
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    abcinv

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    I agree with others. Replace the headlights and rock on!

    You could level out the front and run bigger tires if that's your thing. it'll look like this (though yours looks cleaner) -

    5-3-20 3.jpg

    Welcome, she looks great.
     
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  8. May 13, 2020 at 12:44 PM
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  9. May 13, 2020 at 1:18 PM
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    looks about right. Still trying to figure out on what I want to do with suspension and tires. It's going to be a hunting/family rig. Not primary vehicle but will get used. I have until September to figure it out. Tires will need to replaced before then... Just not sure how aggressive I want to get. I'll have a quad in it or on a utility trailer. Want it to be as strong if not stronger than stock. I got this truck with intention of having for a while. Just want to do it right.
     
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  10. May 13, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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    Nice find shit like that never happens to me
    I say spend a couple hundred bucks and get new (aftermarket)heads you’ll be happier all the way around
     
  11. May 13, 2020 at 1:38 PM
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    Nice truck. You'll find tons of ideas on here.
     
  12. May 13, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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    Northboundtundra

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    You should be able to do a vin check with the dealership to see if had the frame replaced in the recall. That’s how I checked mine, but you’ll probably know quickly just by looking underneath to see if there is any rust on it.

    The headlights were the first upgrade I did with mine. Do you know if the timing belt has been replaced? If it hasn’t, that should the first thing you do. The standard is to replace them every 100k.

    Nice truck, it looks great!
     
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  13. May 13, 2020 at 2:10 PM
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    Great advice
    BE CAREFUL OF THESE GUYS :spending:
     

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