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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. Oct 26, 2020 at 8:11 AM
    Gmillz85

    Gmillz85 Ski Bum Extraordinaire

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    I needed a 4ft cheater and more PB blast than I've ever used to break those bolts loose.
     
  2. Oct 26, 2020 at 9:41 AM
    ktundra

    ktundra rust be damned

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  3. Oct 26, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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  4. Oct 26, 2020 at 9:46 AM
    Tundra2

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    As long as penetrating fluid is used, and a momba for easiest path, or a breaker bar with cheater pipe they should come out smoove as long as they don't look like mine did.

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  5. Oct 26, 2020 at 10:11 AM
    TomGreen

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    Same. Took me a few hours and a ton of elbow grease to remove all 12 bolts
     
  6. Oct 26, 2020 at 10:15 AM
    TomGreen

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    We had to undo the passenger side of my bed and lift it to replace.my shocks because the told bolt was seized. Luckily the bed bolts just came off, no lube and no breaker. Then again we used and impact come to think of it lol
     
  7. Oct 26, 2020 at 10:27 PM
    NUDRAT

    NUDRAT 6 lug life

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    I didn't have an impact when I did the bed on the Tacoma. I had my mechanic free up the 6 bed bolts & the (four?) bumper bolts with his gun. Couple'a bucks well spent. Finally buying an impact gun was couple'a bucks better spent.

    I assume the Tundra bed removal gotcha is the same - lifting off the bed you gotta lift around / watch out for the filler neck. That was the thing you could break - the filler neck.
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  8. Oct 26, 2020 at 10:46 PM
    Tundra2

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    @NUDRAT Looks like the taco filler neck is a solid piece with small hose at the bottom to tank?
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    My filler neck, and I assume all FGTs look like this. More soft hose than hard line.

    I think there is 4 bolts inside the gas door for the plastic trim thing. There are two 12 mm bolts on the plate by frame on fill neck. Those bolt to the bed.

    Here's how i took my bed off.
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  9. Oct 26, 2020 at 11:09 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    filler necks differ.. like my reg cab, its bolted to the frame. dont need to touch it to remove the bed. just the 4 bolts on the bed for the shroud.. that its
     
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  10. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:00 AM
    ktundra

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    Wow, that's awesome. You removed the bed just to get at the shock bolts!

    My rear shock nuts up top are pretty rusted frozen too. I may just give in and take it into a shop to have them removed, then install the new ones myself.
     
  11. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:03 AM
    ktundra

    ktundra rust be damned

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    I see you snapped the bolt closest to the driver. How did you end up backing that out?
     
  12. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:37 AM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Come on man! Let's hear this thing!
     
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  13. Oct 27, 2020 at 8:16 AM
    TomGreen

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    We didnt remove it completely. Just unbolted it and stuck some blocks in there to hold it out of the way20181124_124241.jpg
     
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  14. Oct 27, 2020 at 9:51 AM
    oscardog86

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    Hey guys, when I bought my progressive AAL and installed it I removed my bottom overload spring. Im thinking of getting new suspension soon and want to add the overload springs back in for more lift, but the bolt that the bump stop goes over had to be cut to fit the bump stop. So now if i were to add the overload spring back in that bolt would probably be too short now. Any idea where I can order just that bolt for my leaf spring pack? Thanks guys!
     
  15. Oct 27, 2020 at 9:59 AM
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    https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...003/toyota/tundra?fitAttr_10010=4WD/AWD&pos=0
     
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  16. Oct 27, 2020 at 10:40 AM
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    Thanks Rock Climber!
     
  17. Oct 27, 2020 at 11:45 AM
    Tundra2

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    I didn't, because I couldn't.

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    You can see the rust piles where the bed bolts disintegrated...
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    I drilled through a few with a left handed drill bit using lots of heat, and penetrant. No dice with that.

    Tried extractors. No love. Finally, I bit the bullet.
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    I actually ended up removing 5 of them. This is the only one that was "Ok." Removing the opposite side to this one sure was fun.
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    I went out, bought locknuts, and washers. Used that when I reinstalled the bed.
     
  18. Oct 27, 2020 at 1:42 PM
    MEWaters

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    Took down skid plate and PB Blasted everything in front
    will grease this weekend
     
  19. Oct 27, 2020 at 5:50 PM
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    Been MIA as work is INSANE but finally got my truck back today. Didn't leave my friends shop until late so I'll get some full pics tomorrow. Still need to do a little work with the plate flip, 7pin install and a few other misc items.

    Either way, enjoy the pics for now. I'll try to post a longer/better update in my build thread.

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  20. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:31 PM
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    Got an 05 a few weeks ago. Just installed a remote start alarm yesterday.

    Now I can warm her up or cool her down without having to go out.
     
  21. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:35 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    Cut those u bolts!
     
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  22. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:37 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Make sure that vagrant isn’t behind your truck tire when you leave in the AM.
     
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  23. Oct 27, 2020 at 8:21 PM
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    Maybe if he remembers to reconnect the shaft first
     
  24. Oct 27, 2020 at 8:23 PM
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    Im just eyeing new suspension upgrades as I want to fit 33s eventually. What are some options for getting about a 2 inch lift. Im seeing all these companies with adjustable height shocks but wouldnt that be giving the spring preload? But then im thinking getting a beefier spring for that lift but then im not sure if it will be too much lift or if the spring wont get compressed enough. So now Im just getting frustrated with the whole process. Anyone have any input on suspension combinations for gaining about 2 inches up front?

    ex. For Bilstein 6112s they recommend no more than 1 inch for Access cab 4x4 on the adjustable clip for height, which is like the 3rd slot or so. Does that mean id need a beefier spring for the extra 1 inch? But which spring would i buy to achieve that? Or icon has 0-2.5 inch adjustment but is there a position that they dont recommend like Bilstein does? And again, then you are just adding preload. Now im just getting confused! OME has a 3" lift shock and if i take the less beefy spring will that give me around 2" So many questions right now...
     
  25. Oct 28, 2020 at 4:45 AM
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    Came out nicely. What leaf springs are those?
     
  26. Oct 28, 2020 at 5:43 AM
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    I have these that I ordered from 1stgenofforad.
    Right at 2 inches I think. I'm not sure because I forgot to measure before I installed these....

    Dobinsons / Bilstein 5100 2-2.5"
    Front Lift Kit 2000-2006 Tundra

    Color Spring: Teal

    Add 1/4" Shim Spacer To Correct Drivers Side Lean - Dobinsons Part Number: PS59-4030
    Here is their part numbers.
    SKU: C59-302/24-261425/C59-4030

    I paid a little extra for them to assemble them for me because I wasn't confident I'd get it right if I did it myself.

    I have no plans on going to a bigger wheel with my lil ole power train, so I have no suggestions there.
     
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  27. Oct 28, 2020 at 10:21 AM
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    Made an account at the Toyota Owners portal. Holy crap the previous owner of this truck spent some money at the dealership.
    In the last 30k miles: Timing belt, drive belt, water pump, thermostat, steering rack, OEN front shocks, lower ball joints, taillight wiring harness, exhaust including manifolds, radiators, frame, most of the hard brake lines replaced, the list goes on.

    Pretty stoked to have a list of what's been done as I go forward with this truck. Glad I saw someone in the forum mention the portal, highly recommended!

    Oh and I crossed 230K.
     
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  28. Oct 28, 2020 at 10:57 AM
    ktundra

    ktundra rust be damned

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    Oh my. That looked painful, and yet your truck does not at all resemble the rust bucket that I have.

    I’ve always wanted to pick up welding skills. Don’t have the cash flow to get the gear to justify it just yet.
     
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  29. Oct 28, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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    rock climber New Member

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    What are your goals with the truck? The main options without going for high end performance are Bilstein with stock coils, Bilstein with lifted coils, eibach, arb or dobinsons.

    1st gen offroad has tons of options with differing lift heights. Toytec is also a great resource
     
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  30. Oct 28, 2020 at 2:25 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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

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    Looking back to around last March time frame when I scored on this smeegsliss OEM Toy Muffler for $150. It had been sitting in storage (brand new) since 2005 as the prior owner put brand straight pipes on and stored this away. :yes:

    I remember sitting in the truck listening to radio how we were all going to die. Nobody was wearing masks because we were told not needed. Still haven’t worn one since then except for one occasion. OMG!

    Goofy seller left me hanging for an hour before showing up late. I literally was driving off when he showed up. He wanted to small talk about trucks. I said here is your $150 I ain’t got time for you. :rofl:

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