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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. May 7, 2021 at 6:11 PM
    Trailscape

    Trailscape Zip Tie Wizard

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    Installing my Hellwig swaybar, however the exhaust exits out the side right at the axle which is right where the right hand end link needs to be.

    Time for the sawzall I think? :sawzall:


    Always kind of wanted to do a through the bedside exhaust..
     
  2. May 7, 2021 at 6:28 PM
    Grumpy74

    Grumpy74 New Member

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    I finally stepped up to LED headlights and I got new headlight buckets too. I got the buckets and side marker light housings from yitamotor.com and the headlights off of Amazon. The light housings were $140 shipped and the bulbs were $45 shipped. I'm looking forward to being able to see at night.

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  3. May 7, 2021 at 6:52 PM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    That same guy sells repair kits for that. Not expensive either. Apparently it's fairly common on the first gen.
     
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  4. May 7, 2021 at 7:56 PM
    SoCalPaul

    SoCalPaul New Member

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    Front Bilstein 6112 shocks & Bilstein springs. Rear Bilstein 5160 remote Reservoir shocks, Wheeler’s Off-road add-a-leafs. LED lighting. Pioneer Avic 7200NEX Nav Head unit. Borla cat back exhaust.
    Got the foglight pods mounted in the buckets and the adapters wired up. I used marine grade heat shrink tubing that has adhesive inside so they're self sealing. I had to paint the buckets because I didn't realize that they sent me two different brands and they were two different colors. Tomorrow they get installed and connected to the foglight switch.

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  5. May 7, 2021 at 9:03 PM
    Tundra2

    Tundra2 Zoinked

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    This is great work! Do you think there will be enough airflow behind the lights for effective cooling?

    Might be wise to drill some ¼" holes in the back of the filler cup for airflow. You could arrange them so they'd be hidden by the lights.
     
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  6. May 7, 2021 at 11:02 PM
    jerryallday

    jerryallday New Member

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    6112 lift, Camburg UCA, 17 methods on 33inch Ko2 tires
    Toyota meet tomorrow in the OC.

    [​IMG]
     
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  7. May 8, 2021 at 6:00 AM
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Oh they're fubar alright. During a storm a while back my door slammed on me and in a blind rage I threw the door open. Not my finest hour. :oops:
     
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  8. May 8, 2021 at 6:03 AM
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    I dunno, that whole mounting part is torn metal.
     
  9. May 8, 2021 at 6:51 AM
    NUDRAT

    NUDRAT 6 lug life

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    You could go in for inspection a little early....
     
  10. May 8, 2021 at 6:58 AM
    Professional Hand Model

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

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    The other day when doing the Tweeter Install, I decided to Grease Up the Door Handles from inside. In doing so, I messed up the Cable Mojo leading from the Lock. My Hand ever so slightly moved the Cable when going into the door.

    Result: Door Lock Problems on that door (driver side).

    Fix: Remove door panel again :annoyed:and readjust the Cable Mojo (ever so slightly).


    Conclusion: Cable very sensitive.
     
  11. May 8, 2021 at 8:34 AM
    ChattanoogaPhil

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    21 years and over a quarter millions miles... Mcguires Scratch-X works pretty good on headlights. Wish it would remove paint chips too. haha

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  12. May 8, 2021 at 1:32 PM
    Trailscape

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    Hellwig rear sway installed..

    Exhaust getting all up in the way.. I'll fix that.
     
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  13. May 8, 2021 at 2:03 PM
    KarmaKannon

    KarmaKannon Master of None

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    I like the way that looks!
     
  14. May 8, 2021 at 2:09 PM
    KarmaKannon

    KarmaKannon Master of None

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    True. I think around here you can do an inspection up to 60 days before the registration runs out. I'll be doing mine a little early this year too. Never know when a secondary air injection or gas cap throws a light.
     
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  15. May 8, 2021 at 2:12 PM
    sflips

    sflips New Member

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  16. May 8, 2021 at 2:33 PM
    Trailscape

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    Lol.. 30 seconds with the sawzall beat having to take the whole sway bar off. Since adding the new leafs I was already having issue with it occasionally bouncing off the exhaust tips. Hence the section of pipe I stuck between the hanger bushing.

    Eventually, I want this...
    https://www.dirtskum.com/product/fender-exhaust-bezels
     
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  17. May 8, 2021 at 3:46 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Tundra on call, this one kicked my ass.
    Both showers backed up, not until after I called the plumber, that I added the double drop shot swivel to make the stupid combo. My arms are on fire, I sent the snake down at least 15 times, pulled up two keepers that were thicker than my old dread locks, and the one that got off is what finally cleared the drain. Ran water for 30 mins and no more backup! AA36117A-C53D-4AD9-950B-43314AE6EEA0.jpg8449FF43-B544-4365-8492-169FB663E888.jpgDC313F02-A1C2-45B9-842A-81CB376D23ED.jpg
     
  18. May 8, 2021 at 3:51 PM
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    jerryallday New Member

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    6112 lift, Camburg UCA, 17 methods on 33inch Ko2 tires
    that tire mount is sweet. Can you add some more shots and who makes/ made it.
     
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  19. May 8, 2021 at 3:59 PM
    jerryallday

    jerryallday New Member

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    Tried to Wired up my third brake light on the snugtop. Couldn’t get it to work. Turns out the wires had fallen off the light, then when I tired taking out the light, it fell and the lens shattered. Hahahahaha

    New light is on the way. Also washed the truck.
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    Old light mode number
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    new light I ordered, the measurement match so we will see.
    Discount Camper Shells Snugtop Parts.com 716918 14 3/8 Brake Light. Fits Snugtop Campers, 14 3/8 Long

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  20. May 8, 2021 at 4:15 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    It’s a coastal off road DIY kit. It took some work to make it line up right. I tack welded it all together and took it to my buddy with a 220v unit to finish weld it all. I didn’t like/appreciate coastals customer service; so I designed and made my own swing out. It works well for me, but still need to add some accessories. I’m working on refurbishing a snug top as well for camping; should be a nice unit once I’m all done.
    I’ll snap pics after it cools off outside.
     
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  21. May 8, 2021 at 4:27 PM
    Voss

    Voss Dust in the wind

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    Today I finished installing the DuroBumps and LBjs.

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  22. May 8, 2021 at 4:57 PM
    NWPirate

    NWPirate Tesla kool-aid connoisseur

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    Good stuff :thumbsup:
    Did you upgrade the bumps because you're lifted?

    Did you replace the 8 bolts for the LBJ's or just stick with the originals?
     
  23. May 8, 2021 at 5:30 PM
    Voss

    Voss Dust in the wind

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    Did the durobumps cause lifted and thought it would help. I haven’t changed the original LBJ 8.... but if this is something we should do, tell me please lol.
     
  24. May 8, 2021 at 5:35 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Just order 8 new bolts from Toyota. Supposedly they can fatigue from removal and install.
     
  25. May 8, 2021 at 5:36 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    On 04 and older it’s best practice to replace the lbs bolts. Use a torque wrench!. 05-06 with the larger bolts your usually fine
     
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  26. May 8, 2021 at 5:37 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    My leaf squeak is caused by the rivets on the AAL clamps. Should I shave the rivet down or just straight up remove the whole thing? [​IMG]
     
  27. May 8, 2021 at 5:44 PM
    Darkness

    Darkness Allergic to white

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    It's really dark
    Took it camping
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    Tuco came along and saw his first bonfire
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  28. May 8, 2021 at 6:02 PM
    Voss

    Voss Dust in the wind

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    I can see why he won’t stay in the back seat. Dudes got some attitude to him lol. Lov it
     
  29. May 8, 2021 at 6:02 PM
    NWPirate

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    Do you happen to know if this applies to the Sequoia too? 04
    I've looked for that part number before and couldn't come up with it. :anonymous:
     
  30. May 8, 2021 at 6:14 PM
    NWPirate

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    I'm lifting the Sequoia later this year, slowly gathering parts for a front end rebuild also. 2" Ironman lift.

    How does a guy know what length of bump stops to buy?

    Thanks fellas :hattip:
     

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