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2000 Tundra SR5 Body Repair Panels

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by gbcpope, Feb 1, 2023.

  1. Feb 1, 2023 at 7:54 AM
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    I just bought a 2000 Tundra and I'm looking for (rear) body repair panels. I would like to repair the existing panels and not replace them. Does anyone know of a supplier that has them?
     
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  3. Feb 1, 2023 at 8:37 AM
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    Access cab.
     
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    So which one is it? Are you repairing or replacing? Are you looking for complete panels? Patch panels? A junkyard or auto salvage yard May have an assortment to choose from. If you’re replacing due to rot, it’s likely other trucks in your area will have the same problem. If it’s body damage, then maybe you can find some suitable replacements. You can take a full panel from a JY and cut the part you need out to repair your panels. But replacing the entire panel with a good one is what 99.99% of body shops do. That tells you the cost / time ratio. They’re not dicking around repairing and wasting shop time.
     
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    Unless you wish not to say, where abouts you live and are you looking for left and right ?

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    I have the same problem - good beds go fast in the Northeast. I put flairs on a few years ago but I'll need to fix them soon. Underside is still pretty strong, spray-in liner since new so it's just the wheel wells.

    Found this on another site, and it's my plan - either this summer or next:
    "for those still looking for gen-1 tundra wheel arch panels, '97-'04 dodge dakota panels work great, and they are plentiful!"

    Good luck!
     
  8. Feb 1, 2023 at 2:39 PM
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    I want to repair the wheel arches on both sides. I will look into Dodge Dakota panels and see if I can use them. Thanks!
     
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    Hey did you ever look into this or try it out? im in the same boat
     
  10. Oct 10, 2023 at 8:27 PM
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    So far, unsuccessful. I posted the question again hoping that someone can put me onto the right supplier.
     
  11. Oct 10, 2023 at 8:49 PM
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    So you tried the dakota panels? I ended up cutting away the rust, shooting fluid film all up in there and putting fenders back on. Cant see any difference visually with fenders on, and I know that rust is stopped atleast
     

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