What have you done to your 1st gen Tundra today?

Check out Chinas holdings in GM.

We (taxpayers) bailed out the GM about 10 years ago to the tune of billions. How did they thank us? Moved more production offshore. Nice of them. They screwed their own unions, too. Proves that Unions have Fat Cats that sell out for $$$ just like the Too Big Corps.

 

Where’s that wheel from?

 

It was simply first pic I saw on google search that matched my color

Edit....Just looked at my Google search and it is indeed small world. It happens to be a pic @Casper421 posted in a previous thread

 

Oh gotcha. I kinda like it

 

Same here....you can have second dibs if @Casper421 wishes to sell

 

I see the one you are referring to. That's what I put in the back. I kept the overload in place and installed this. Added lift and rides really well.

 

I was gonna use this pack and the

$163 hellwig 991 hellwig EZ-990 helper spring kit - 991

hellwig 991 helper spring as well.

 

That could work well. I like the Deaver leafs, but can't speak to the Hellwig springs. Depending on how much lift you're looking for you may not need a new overload, or one at all.

 

I also did the Deaver pack from toytec, and it was really good, but I ended up replacing the full leaf pack 6 months later. Wheelers off road has the same thing and it's cheaper, with very good reviews.

 

@Steelyhead - OH NOOOO what happened???

 

Hello tree!

 

this is exactly what i want for my truck where did you get the parts

 

Empty Lord will fix that one.

 

I scoured parts and pipe from far reaches of the inter webs. Kinda a long process but it’s worth it so far

 

De-badged her for a new look. The chrome emblems are faded slightly and have an idea to spray them with some extra Aluminum Wheel Paint and Clear Coat. Kinda like the look without, but will still spray the emblems tomorrow with Optimal Atmospheric Conditions.

You can barely tell where they were as the paint has been kept properly maintained all these years. Tools used were soapy water, specialized old skool compound flexible thin rounded tip knife, and a popsicle stick. Took about 1.5 hours. Pics tomorrow.

Mulling in meditation for the next 24 hours on next move.

 

hmmm time to souecw my x pipe from the internet

 

X pipe from summit, it needed a lot of work fyi

 

i am gonna get a quote from an exhaust shop because i broke my pipes on some rocks

 

You dialed in the total Mojo yet?

 

25 mph into a tree

 

Not yet, extension harness show up this afternoon and I will tighten down clamps today. But we’re close!

 

You should be proud of your hard work and skill put into this. Its not easy doing a first proto-type. Looks like you spent the proper time sourcing all the good stuff.

 

I appreciate that, thanks.
It’s definitely way louder than I was expecting, which makes it difficult trying to be gentle on the throttle because it sounds soooo good. But I can see how I might jump up in mpgs, it definitely takes less effort to get up to speed and maintain it. It’s just so nice to hear the notes and learning what is and what should be.

 

Bled the rear brakes again, didn't quite get all the air out Saturday evening when I swapped diff's. Had a tiny bit of air at the LSPV.

 

$37 Gates K060908HD FleetRunner Micro-V Serpentine Drive Belt

Gates K060908HD FleetRunner Micro-V Serpentine Drive Belt

Just a question about this serpentine belt that was recommended. I have the 3.4l 5v-fze V6 engine in my Tundra. Is this still the correct serpentine belt to order? I tried searching online but I'm just lost trying to figure out which belts are compatible. Thanks guys

 

I could

 

Input your truck data in and try a search that way. Maybe call Gates and try that way. I tried a search but no confirm/deny.

 

Believe that belt is for the V8. Try Rockauto for compatible Gates Belts for the V6. Then use the parts number to search wherever you like to buy from.

 

I’m an idiot. I was thinking this or the deavers would replace my whole leaf pack set.