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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. Sep 1, 2021 at 6:49 AM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Are you still happy with this tool? I see there are 2 available. Which kit did you buy? Since I bleed my brakes every week I might as well invest in a decent tool. :bananadead:

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  2. Sep 1, 2021 at 7:09 AM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Yeah, when I used it, I bought it out of frustration of one man bleeding even with the fancy bleeder valves.
    This made things sooooo much easier. I didn’t fill the bottle with brake fluid, I just filled the resi on the truck as full as possible and then added on their special cap.
    I will probably do a fluid swap on the 4runner at some point soon and that’s also why I bought it.
     
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  3. Sep 1, 2021 at 8:22 AM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    What was aggravating about using speed bleeders for a one man bleed? (assuming these are your fancy bleeder valves)

    I was meaning to buy some myself next time round.
     
  4. Sep 1, 2021 at 8:37 AM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    They didn’t seem to work as advertised. Or it was my first time and frustration got the best of me
     
  5. Sep 1, 2021 at 8:46 AM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Did you get the Russell speed bleeders or something else? I haven't heard anything bad about those ones but that was years ago.
     
  6. Sep 1, 2021 at 8:48 AM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    I’ll have to look back, I got some from Napa but the thread cut was crap didn’t have full engagement of the threads so I had to order another set from somewhere else
     
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  7. Sep 1, 2021 at 8:53 AM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    That would do it. Glad the alternative worked out.
     
  8. Sep 1, 2021 at 9:12 AM
    rock climber

    rock climber New Member

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    I'd do a full HID retrofit. You can use budget projectors but I skimped on the ballast and bulb and ended up replacing it all with better quality parts. Acme super H1 are like $60, an the rest of the kit is $150. All of the major supplier are having a 15% off sale right now. If you can spring for the better projectors, I would. I've done morimoto and acme super and the morimoto was better.

    I just ordered the full morimoto D2S kit for my commuter car.

    I was very hesitant with my fist retrofit, but it was actually very easy and I wished I had done it years before.
     
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  9. Sep 1, 2021 at 9:13 AM
    rock climber

    rock climber New Member

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    I've used the russel speed bleeders on two different cars and I really liked them.
     
  10. Sep 1, 2021 at 10:04 AM
    TundraGirl2

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    [/QUOTE]
    This is @Tundra2 truck. He could give more information.
     
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  11. Sep 1, 2021 at 10:35 AM
    Darkness

    Darkness Allergic to white

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    It's really dark
    This! I tried lots of bulbs in the stock buckets and no matter what, the light output was pretty weak. I didn't bother with LED because I didn't want to mess with resistors or have other gremlins to chase down, also back then LED wasn't what it is today to be fair.

    I saw some conversion kits on friends cars and the cheap ones were hit or miss. So I went with the "cheaper of the mid range". Morimoto 55w ballasts, Morimoto ignitor, Morimoto D2S bulbs and projectors from The Retrofit Source. At the time my full kit was right under $300. I've been running it happily since maybe 2013.

    Doing the retrofit was my first time around. The biggest "fear" was getting the butyl goop on my lenses, I was super careful not to do that. Other than that it was pretty easy.

    There are other products these days that have proved reliable. I would avoid buying from eBay or Amazon on this, go to a real retailer for peace of mind. They aren't all that expensive. Definitely don't skimp on the electronics, but if you can swing it I wouldn't skimp on anything. To me the risk of disappointment isn't worth the savings on bad projectors or doing the headlight twice.

    Headlights only on lit street (fogs off)
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    Headlights only in dark (fogs off)
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    Required frontal pic with fogs
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  12. Sep 1, 2021 at 10:48 AM
    MrDirtjumper

    MrDirtjumper Ol’ dickhead

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    If full blown retrofits aren’t your thing, check out these mini projectors that fit into an H4 socket. This is my first dip into projectors and I’m completely blown away by how bad ass these are.

    CO LIGHT Pair H4/9003/HB2 LED Headlight Bulbs with Mini Projector Lens Canbus Hi/Lo Beam Solve Astigmatism Problem 10000lumens LED Headlight Conversion Kit for Car Motorcycle Plug Play https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DFRJ77T?_encoding=UTF8


    They’re basically plug and play. All you need to do is remove the reflector with some needle nose. Be forewarned that unless you bake the lens and pull it out through the front, you’re going to destroy it beyond repair by coming out the bulb hole.


     
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  13. Sep 1, 2021 at 11:05 AM
    assassin10000

    assassin10000 New Member

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    Remote start alarm Removed keyless entry piezo Qi phone charger & dash mount Subaru underseat subwoofer Hopkins Easylift Steering wheel audio controls No-tenna mod 3/4 adhesive anti-rattle shim D/S door
    If you want to save a couple bucks buy the power probe ba10 adapter and make your own with a $4-5 1 gallon sprayer, an ebay psi gauge and hose/fittings from the hardware store. Also won't need tire air, just pump it up.
     
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  14. Sep 1, 2021 at 11:36 AM
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    This is @Tundra2 truck. He could give more information.[/QUOTE]

    I was pretty sure that was his, but that dude wasn't as sexy as Noah, so I didn't say anything.
     
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  15. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:28 PM
    CodyP

    CodyP Such a n00b

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    Got my OME 2885s today. Was a bit nervous cause it looks like it got hulk smashed and then eaten and shit out by a T-Rex but the coils actually don’t have any scratches on them and fared well. Probably install next week or two. Then it’s on to the rear leafs

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    Just a heads up. When I ordered these coils there was a "Special Instructions" in the order form box. I politely asked for a tundras.com discount. They gave me 5% off. They said to use the coupon code "Tundras" for you guys if you order anything from 1stgenoffroad.com
     
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  16. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:58 PM
    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000: Bilstein 5100's 16x8 589's with 265/75/16 and 1.25" spacers Flowmaster 50 series over the axle dump Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE topper 2019: ARE topper with full Bedrug kit and Vortex rack TRD shifter 1.25" wheel spacers (I like to live dangerously) Red tow hooks for that +15 grip bonus
    Nice! Those will see far worse conditions once installed than ol' UPS can ever throw at em.
     
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  17. Sep 1, 2021 at 3:20 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Looks like our UPS carriers might be related; 1/2 my stuff arrives like that. They also didnt double box it like they should.
     
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  18. Sep 1, 2021 at 3:51 PM
    Tundra2

    Tundra2 Zoinked

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    Gave the V6 an 80 mile workout to stretch its legs on the commute to work. Blue devil rad flush in hand now.
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    Met up with @JPizzle to catch up briefly. No pics. Sorry.
     
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  19. Sep 1, 2021 at 4:02 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    80 miles to work??? :eek2:

    Hopefully you were going 80 mph. :D
     
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  20. Sep 1, 2021 at 4:03 PM
    Tundra2

    Tundra2 Zoinked

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    No, I went to Clarksville Tennessee first, and then drove up to Hopkinsville Ky. I'll drive another 52 miles back home in the AM when I'm off work
     
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  21. Sep 1, 2021 at 4:19 PM
    Solid Snake

    Solid Snake New Member

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    Prior to dropping my truck off, there was a slight squeal sound, like a worn out belt. They replaced my timing belt and serpentine belt. Now, no more squeal. Truck sounds great.
     
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  22. Sep 1, 2021 at 4:22 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Many more smiles per gallon to come!
     
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  23. Sep 1, 2021 at 4:39 PM
    CodyP

    CodyP Such a n00b

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    Not so sure...my trucks a pavement princess for the most part. I don't NOT go off-road but I don't GO off-road either unless I need to. Also, I just realized I will have owned it for 4 years this December and I've only thrown 18,000miles on her....crazy
     
  24. Sep 1, 2021 at 5:36 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` The Second Shortcoming of Christ

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    Maybe not as bad, but here's what FedEx dropped off today. Driver tried to tell me, "Naw, it's just the box messed up" after they sat on it at the warehouse for 3 days, making it 4 days overdue. Let's just say the coffee machine inside didn't fare as well as your springs.

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  25. Sep 1, 2021 at 5:52 PM
    assassin10000

    assassin10000 New Member

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    Must just be the day for it.

    Holes and an open box.

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    A radiator which is going right back. 5/8" core is a no for me.

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  26. Sep 1, 2021 at 6:06 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` The Second Shortcoming of Christ

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    WITAF!??!

    But yeah. You can't ship Alu radiators. Shocked it's not V-shaped. I found this out the hard way about 15 years ago. Sounds like @Tundra2 can probably speak to it too.
     
  27. Sep 1, 2021 at 6:30 PM
    Tundra2

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    Yes. When I was doing the job on my V6, I had three radiators sent to my house via FedEx, UPS, and even paid for USPS to deliver. All three were FUBAR. I sent all three back for 100% refund. I finally had a radiator shipped to a store for pickup which was in pristine condition.

    Before I paid for the radiator, I spoke with the dude behind the counter. I told him my sob story, and asked if I could open the box (which was damaged) before I paid for the radiator. He agreed. I opened the box, and pulled the whole radiator out. It was pristine. I happily forked over the money, and then went to work to make more money.

    I just picked up today from advanced auto parts some blue devil rad flush. I can't find any parts store near me that will ship a radiator to a store and let me come pick it up.

    My initial instinct was that was because of the rona, but after picking up small items I guess it's a damage concern for them also. Sucks to be us.
     
  28. Sep 1, 2021 at 6:36 PM
    Festerw

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    FedEx can eat a dick. I had one of their stores package some stuff for me to ship home on a vacation. Told them I didn't care if I had to use more than one box. Dude says no it'll be fine...

    Watch it travel the country for 2 weeks and end up at the original store. Then it shows up 4 days later with one thing in pieces and 2 other items missing.

    File a claim and they deny it for improper packaging, even though I provided them with the receipt from their store. Finally after 2 months they send a check for 3/4 the value. I'm still pissed about it but at that point I was tired of fighting with them.
     
  29. Sep 1, 2021 at 7:05 PM
    Voss

    Voss Dust in the wind

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    Think I’ve seen you post about these before, they look pretty great! I’m just about ready to order these…
    https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bi-led-morimoto-m-led-2-headlight-projectors-P-M-LED2?quantity=1

    BUT they are now $370+! (Sorry but questions) How long have you had yours in? Have you been out in the middle of nowhere with your projectors? How far do they project? How far is your visibility?
     
  30. Sep 1, 2021 at 7:19 PM
    Voss

    Voss Dust in the wind

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    New lower control arms have arrived. Man these are a lot beefier then they appear installed.
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    Also got new bearings for the Kings.
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    FYI if you torque your shocks before putting weight on them, you’ll mess up the bearings in no time like I did.

    This weekend is going to be fun. Lower control arms, new bearings for the coilovers AND Headers. I’m fairly well prepared tho… wish me luck
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