Let's see your first gen - photo thread

My 2000 Franken Ivan Stewart v8 4wd sr5

 

Is that a tacoma ARB bumper? Thought that only the safari bumper fit these trucks

 

Yes yes it is

 

What was the fab for that to make it fit, or did it just fit?

 

the bumper fits just the brackets dont exactly line up

 

Sorry for pics of bed. Sorry if it triggered any gag reflexes. I fixed it here...



215k miles. Just had timing belt, water pump, and thermostat done at Toyota last week as precaution. Bought it at at 160k miles. Not a spec of rust on it. Drives like new.

 

I thought I should introduce myself before I bombard the unsuspecting members of this fine forum with questions...

 

Bought this 2006 a few weeks ago with 56000 miles. Liking it ok.

 

Welcome from Colo. Your truck almost looks like the twin to another member here @YardBird

 

Cool! Those longbeds are few and far between, so I grabbed this one without hesitation.

 

Is it a v8?

 

never posted this picture in here and now i must be my whore self and show off my baby.

 

If i ever repaint my tundra, im painting it cement like yours. Seriously love that color

 

That is a good looking unit right there.

 

Just picked up an '06 DC with 284,000 miles for $5k. Been on TW forever. Just here to research some things.








The wife and I do long trips all over Western N. America in our '99 4Runner and wanted something that could seat 5 for when her family visits from the islands and comes with us. The nice retired gentleman we bought it from is the original owner and did all maintenance at the same dealership for 15 years.


Our other Toyotas. Have had a couple of 2nd Gen Tacos and a first-gen as well. This is our first Tundra! Howdy, all.

 

welcome to the club Buz!

 

Thank you, sir!

 

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I have one just like that.

 

New member, just scooped up a 06 DC limited 77K miles. Also have a 1st gen taco 2.7 4x4, been prowling TW for a while.

 

The 3rd Gen 4runner has surprisingly been my favorite Toyota we've ever owned. And we've had almost all of them haha.

 

I have no problems calling it the best vehicle I have ever owned.

 

They are amazing little vehicles when you factor in reliability, off-road capability that is decent stock (and easily improved with fantastic aftermarket support), maneuverability, and one of my favorites is how they drive so small, but seemingly have more interior space than their exterior size would suggest...almost Tardis like.

The one minor complaint I have is MPG...the 3.4 is thirsty for such a mild motor HP wise.

 

Sorry for the late response, the spacers were needed to clear the UCA's, but other than that I had no issues clearing the 305/70r16's. I have a very slight amount of rub off of the front bumper at full flex and lock (haven't trimmed or cut at all).

 

We average 17 mpg in our ‘99 which doesn’t seem that bad but we also got 18 average in our old Tacoma and get 20 something in our little 22R-E pickup so it is the worst we’ve owned until now. I just picked up my first Gen so I haven’t even gone through a whole tank yet but I’m assuming the Tundra will average worse than 17 once we get some miles in it. Ha

 

That covers nearly every Toyota 4x4 I think.

 

3 full squish MTBs with 3 people and everybody comfortable. I managed to get 7 MPG towing in western KS one time. There was a brutal head wind. I tried to set the cruise at 55 and it couldn't manage it(towing).

Offroad these things are just nuts with the locker.

 

I think I brand new LX with 3X the HP gets about the same. I think your right.

 

Here's mine. Bought May 2020 from my best friend Daniel. 246k miles, but they're Daniel miles. Dude is a maintenance fanatic. The interior is about as immaculate as you could ask for. There's clear coat failure on the hood and cab and I'm thinking about wrapping those with anime girls for the lulz. Anyway, I absolutely love this truck. Been lurking and learning a lot.

 

Congrats! I too purchased my first gen with 240k on it. Didn't think twice when the original owner had all maintenance docs to go along with it. These ol goats will last forever.