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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. Jan 7, 2023 at 9:40 AM
    shifty`

    shifty` Whiskey for the Holy Ghost

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    I feel like I should know this by now, but what are they and what size?
     
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  2. Jan 7, 2023 at 9:59 AM
    mcharfauros

    mcharfauros Hafa Adai

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    On that truck Falken’s at 265/70-16 the lighter AT3Ws
     
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  3. Jan 7, 2023 at 10:15 AM
    CodyP

    CodyP Such a n00b

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    I know it’s a different vehicle but I’m thoroughly impressed with the AT3Ws on the wrangler vs the Toyo Open country’s, K02s, and the Kenda Klevers currently on my truck.
     
  4. Jan 7, 2023 at 11:23 AM
    typhoon

    typhoon New Member

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    I installed the swing case I got for Christmas today. I definitely going to need the other side now.
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  5. Jan 7, 2023 at 12:05 PM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    What makes the AT3's perform better? Do they do well in snow?
     
  6. Jan 7, 2023 at 12:08 PM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    I had to adjust my headlights again today. I learned a lesson about using cheap housings. I have to adjust these every few months.

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  7. Jan 7, 2023 at 12:10 PM
    CodyP

    CodyP Such a n00b

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    Yes. Quieter road noise wise too
     
  8. Jan 7, 2023 at 1:37 PM
    mcharfauros

    mcharfauros Hafa Adai

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    OE Assemblies?
     
  9. Jan 7, 2023 at 1:42 PM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    No. eBay special I think. Maybe Scamazon.
     
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  10. Jan 7, 2023 at 2:10 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Wow, only 4 hours too late and they’re sold out….
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  11. Jan 7, 2023 at 2:29 PM
    CodyP

    CodyP Such a n00b

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    Ah you’re kidding! Sorry man. That sucks
     
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  12. Jan 7, 2023 at 5:03 PM
    w666

    w666 D. None of the above

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  13. Jan 7, 2023 at 5:14 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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  14. Jan 7, 2023 at 5:32 PM
    Mr.bee

    Mr.bee King Turdra

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    This is only $50 more than what 'auto'zone wants.
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  15. Jan 8, 2023 at 1:16 AM
    RUSTYNUTS

    RUSTYNUTS Diagnosed: incurable

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    to be continued...
    I hope the barrel on the grill is full of whiskey. I remember hearing stories about early wars when there would be dogs carrying barrels of whiskey hanging from their collar that were used to help numb the injured soldiers. pretty irrelevant but whiskey='merica

    So.... I've been trying to set up a rear diff and am having a bitch of a time sourcing side bearing shims, without ordering an entire bearing or install kit. After spending way too many hours researching, I may have stumbled upon something. I believe the toyota 8.4" rear diff carrier side bearings/shims are compatible with those of a Dana 44. Can anyone confirm that this is correct or not?
    FWIW sourcing most parts for our rear diff isn't so simple. We do have the same diff that was used in the T100's and alot of the V6 tacos, but not all. There are several sites that listed my truck 'not compatible' or 'no search results'. I had more success searching for T100 parts. Do any 1st gen Tundras NOT have a 8.4", 30 spline rear diff? I know there is an 8" made by toyota, but it's incompatible with the 8.4"
     
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  16. Jan 8, 2023 at 3:31 AM
    Mr.bee

    Mr.bee King Turdra

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    The titan has a 'dana 44' copy, but everything looks so much beefier.

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    isnt there a diff guru out there on the west coast? Might be worth a call to pick their brain.

    gasser tank was about the same price as the RA tank, but like 1.5 gallons, and would require a pump, regulator, and would probably only work visually with squatted trucks. And i forgot to remove the pic when i found the 'cheap' transfer tank.
     
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  17. Jan 8, 2023 at 6:05 AM
    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    You try calling ECGS? They seem to be up on Toyota diff stuff.
     
  18. Jan 8, 2023 at 11:40 AM
    des2mtn

    des2mtn Third Member

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    Where my wheels stop rolling
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    Zuk in AZ is the diff wizard out west, but he's been winding down his operations.

    Tons of info on his site: http://gearinstalls.com/
     
  19. Jan 8, 2023 at 12:10 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    None
    Supposedly he only does drop offs now.
     
  20. Jan 8, 2023 at 12:15 PM
    Mr.bee

    Mr.bee King Turdra

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    i bet its worth a phone call. Dude might have more info than we need, but future us needs it.
     
  21. Jan 8, 2023 at 12:49 PM
    assassin10000

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    The 8" is 27 spline pinion gear, same ring gear size. The 8.4" is a 30 spline pinion gear, same ring gear size.
    The difference is mostly the pinion flange and strength of the thicker pinion gear.

    They are interchangeable with the matching pinion flange or adapter flange iirc.

    The 8, 8.2 and 8.4 just denotes the slight stronger and higher spline count pinion gear.


    I'd just order shims from toyota once I've measured backlash. Or call west coast differentials (differentials.com), they probably have an aftermarket shim kit they can sell you.
     
  22. Jan 8, 2023 at 1:06 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    Well I’ve been going through all my shit I’ve collected over the years. I have all the bearings to for a 8.4” rear diff and a 7.5” front. So I guess I’ll start getting parts ready for a regear. 33” tires now. Might go 32” later (but years from now). Would y’all go 4.10 or 4.30?
     
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  23. Jan 8, 2023 at 1:07 PM
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    assassin10000 New Member

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    If you have 4.3's I'd go with them for 33's.

    4.10's are fine too since you have the 5sp.
     
  24. Jan 8, 2023 at 1:21 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    I’ve got a few 4.10 sets laying around. I’ve never really hurt for gearing when towing. But I’m sitting at like 2500rpm doing 85. Seems a bit low. 4.10 might be the better answer if I decide to down size to 32s later.
     
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  25. Jan 8, 2023 at 2:20 PM
    assassin10000

    assassin10000 New Member

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    If absolutely no chance of bigger than 33's then 4.10's.
     
  26. Jan 8, 2023 at 2:46 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    Yea no this trucks use case Is limited to country roads and stuff with towing it’s main goal. 3 years ago the story was different. But I’m swimming in Tacomas now.
     
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  27. Jan 8, 2023 at 3:05 PM
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    I don't know why it didn't load the first time. 9AA529A6-D49C-4B18-8828-59FFF8BDD230.jpg
     
  28. Jan 8, 2023 at 3:57 PM
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  29. Jan 8, 2023 at 4:25 PM
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    snoope The Old Man

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    Dam good weekend for the Tundy :cool:

    Tailgate handle replaced with ease :D and Thank you @tripleconpanna for the "help" on finding one :thumbsup:

    Even had time to R&R the rain guards this afternoon after having to "get at the passenger side" with serious elbow grease ..

    Con's "Artistic" eye helps when doing straight lines & bodywork.. and then put the poor thing to work..:muscleflexing::muscleflexing:

    The bed has a Christmas tree and misc. lawn shrubs filling it.... transfer station run in the AM..:cool:
     
  30. Jan 8, 2023 at 4:27 PM
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    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    I don’t really regret 4.56 but I do feel compelled to go a bit bigger on tires. I don’t go 85 in the Tundra much other than that long drive to Oregon.
     
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