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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 24, 2022 at 5:42 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    The parts pile is half the fun, judging you every time you pass, “install me” “hold me”
     
  2. May 24, 2022 at 5:43 PM
    TravisJr

    TravisJr New Member

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    Lots o’ mods
    Hmm... I get what you’re saying, but not quite sure how to accomplish that with the current setup. The crossmember is welded to the frame horns, and the bumper itself is bolted to the crossmember with the nuts welded on. I think it’s pretty much set at this point. I am, however, wide open for ideas, because I can see how there’s not much room for flex under those quarter panels.
     
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  3. May 24, 2022 at 5:46 PM
    TravisJr

    TravisJr New Member

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    Lots o’ mods
    The other half of that is slowly going insane. I’ve been staring at a pile of Method boxes gathering dust for two months now and I’m about to crack. I feel like an 8-year-old waiting for Christmas.
     
  4. May 24, 2022 at 5:55 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Get a feather duster!
    Summer time is my busy time and it’s also hot AF out, but I had ordered a steering rack in like feb, and finally arrived in may. The stars aligned and I got it done this past weekend, now I have the old carcass staring at me every time I open the garage…..
    I’ve also started putting long term parts at my moms house hahah
     
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  5. May 24, 2022 at 5:58 PM
    TravisJr

    TravisJr New Member

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    You deserve a beer. That had to have been a chore.
     
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  6. May 24, 2022 at 6:00 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    It's good
    I can't say enough. You sir, are hilarious.
     
  7. May 24, 2022 at 6:02 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Hahah I was trying to think of other things a “part” might say.
    “Unwrap me gently” or the opposite
    “Rip me open and slather me in anti seize”
    Side note, has anyone smelled spoiled anti seize? Holy moly!!!! I found a can in a mechanical room and opened it and had to walk out!
     
  8. May 24, 2022 at 6:05 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    It's good
    My parts usually say, "Good luck you F@cker"
     
  9. May 24, 2022 at 6:09 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    That’s what I got from my rack. And then my truck said “yeah, what he said!”
     
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  10. May 24, 2022 at 6:24 PM
    Sirfive

    Sirfive Master Procrastinator

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    my (dads) old can of the silver stuff had dried out before it made it into my garage, but a little used motor oil every time i need it wakes it right up.
     
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  11. May 24, 2022 at 6:37 PM
    Junior 88

    Junior 88 New Member

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    7inch bds on 35s
    How is it holding up for you?
     
  12. May 24, 2022 at 6:47 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` The Second Shortcoming of Christ

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    Don't want to burst your bubble, but it's always worth clicking on a username to check ...

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  13. May 24, 2022 at 8:07 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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  14. May 24, 2022 at 10:27 PM
    RUSTYNUTS

    RUSTYNUTS Diagnosed: incurable

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    to be continued...
    Oh thank the gods! One less stupid side in existence. I know I’m not the only one that thinks those beds are so incredibly ugly. Everytime I see one I think ‘wtf Toyota?!’ I’m not hating on stepsides, but that design is a F-. And those godawful taillights. Geezus. Anyways, congrats to you bud. Best thing you coulda done, and how lucky you were to find a paint matched bed in such great shape. Looks like a completely different truck. Stoked for you.
     
  15. May 24, 2022 at 10:35 PM
    DarkMint

    DarkMint just gettin by

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    The Discount Tire guys found a large industrial type staple stuck in my tire which explains the slow pressure leak I've been noticing. Swapped it out for a cheap Pathfinder AT which should wear down at a faster rate than the 3 Hankooks remaining, and I'll swap them all out when the time comes.

    Apparently they couldn't patch this due to the holes being too close together. Only 1 plug per patch allowed. So this was sucky and I'm out $230.


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  16. May 25, 2022 at 1:17 AM
    LarryDangerfield

    LarryDangerfield MIT (Mod in Training for the next 10k years) Moderator Secretary

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    Tuxmat floor mats, Bilstein 6112s and 5160s
    For future reference Tirerack offers shaved tires so if you need to replace one like that they'll shave it to where your others are at.
     
  17. May 25, 2022 at 6:23 AM
    Fleawalker

    Fleawalker New Member

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    None (yet)
    I'd like to hear/see more on those mirrors.
     
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  18. May 25, 2022 at 7:23 AM
    shifty`

    shifty` The Second Shortcoming of Christ

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    I'd have a black truck today were it not for it having a SS bed.

    I found an '05 Limited AC with 102k miles at $13k about 5 weeks before my white tundra showed up. @Darkness would've been proud.
     
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  19. May 25, 2022 at 7:30 AM
    dlowry81

    dlowry81 New Member

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    That was a wise choice. My mind would explode if I had to choose between a first gen SS bed or the new 3rd gen tundra. I think I'd probably decide to just ride a bike everywhere if those were my only choices.
     
  20. May 25, 2022 at 8:24 AM
    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    I would do SS on a RC if it were possible to chop the frame shorter and mod the truck to accommodate. Like a lightening F150 sort of thing. Would have to lower it too. And then SC for sure.
     
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  21. May 25, 2022 at 2:27 PM
    2006Tundra

    2006Tundra Financially Irresponsible

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    Any updates? I've been eyeballin these brakes for awhile.
     
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  22. May 25, 2022 at 3:00 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    [​IMG]

    Too soon?
     
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  23. May 25, 2022 at 4:21 PM
    DarkMint

    DarkMint just gettin by

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    I'm one of the few who actually think they look cool. A shell definitely doesn't belong on a stepside but put a stepside bed on a 2wd, lowering kit, and you've got an awesome street cruiser that's just a bit different!

    OH and make it a manual. Too cool.
     
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  24. May 25, 2022 at 6:13 PM
    jImmegart

    jImmegart Second Youngest tundra owner in the west!

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    FN Counter steer type X w/ 285/70r17 Geolanders JBA y-pipe and pro street 6000 muffler 2.5 king coilovers w/ total chaos uca and custom 2.0 king rears Skidrow front plate TRD Sport package W/ Factory rear swaybar and LSD
    F05FCADA-8E08-43B0-9915-F5747CA72873.jpg Heres an update. I didn't realize the old filler panels supported the bumper support and the hood release is too long. Just zip tied it for now but everything else looks good. If i find a ivan stewart from bumper cover Ill convert to steel bumper but I like this look right now
     
  25. May 25, 2022 at 6:29 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` The Second Shortcoming of Christ

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    What's up w/the Volcom van next door?

    Truck looks damn awesome. If those wheels came in an OEM hyper silverish color, I'd consider adopting a similar shoe setup on my truck. I could get by with an inch or two less stance, but I feel like you're in the general ballpark of what I'd prefer to be looking like, just taller.
     
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  26. May 25, 2022 at 6:39 PM
    Fleawalker

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    None (yet)
    Sorry Fellas, should have posted an update. I don't have it back yet. I'm planning to call the shop tomorrow. Last word was they are doing some front suspension (Fox) adjustments and had to remove the coilovers to do so. Didn't want to be of a nag on them today. Besides, today's my youngest's 21st B-day so been a bit pre-occupied and wouldn't have had time to pick it up today anyway. I'll post an update tomorrow after I speak to the shop.
     
  27. May 25, 2022 at 7:48 PM
    jImmegart

    jImmegart Second Youngest tundra owner in the west!

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    FN Counter steer type X w/ 285/70r17 Geolanders JBA y-pipe and pro street 6000 muffler 2.5 king coilovers w/ total chaos uca and custom 2.0 king rears Skidrow front plate TRD Sport package W/ Factory rear swaybar and LSD
    I actually really want to get the wheels stripped and polished. I saw a tacoma once with them and I love it. the suspension is alittle preloaded because its against the curb but I actually want to go a tiny bit higher. My passenger side is lower than driver because I never adjusted the coilovers when I put them in.

    I actually work at Volcom so thats our runner Van.
     
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  28. May 26, 2022 at 2:15 AM
    RUSTYNUTS

    RUSTYNUTS Diagnosed: incurable

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    to be continued...
    Imagine this but with the taillights 3X the size…..8CB43A51-5D78-43E8-8C41-4FD6A0571891.jpg
    1st gen tunny stupid-side?
     
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  29. May 26, 2022 at 3:10 AM
    Sirfive

    Sirfive Master Procrastinator

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    Wanting a truck and getting a stepside is like wanting a motorcycle and getting a scooter. Sure, it’s technically a motorcycle, and does some motorcycle things, but it doesnt do all the motorcycle things.

    76668778-73DC-41DB-860B-107F0045E60D.jpg
     
  30. May 26, 2022 at 5:45 AM
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    viducce New Member

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    They don't sell the BedRug for the 1st Gen's anymore... Are there any alternatives?
     

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