Regular Cab Long Bed (RCLB) - Let's see them!!

Oh, like a squat? 1000 extra lbs on the soft Deaver pack w drop shackles. I’ll get a shot unloaded sometime.

 

Bed bolts may not be torqued either. I ordered a 55

 

I guess a squat would be the best way to describe it. I've been struggling with words for a hot minute lol.

 

I never could find a torque spec for that in the FSM, but I didn't look too hard either.

Anyways, I think I used a 2nd gen bed bolt torque of like 60ft.lbs on the V6 when I put the bed back on it.

 

02 sr5 V8 4X4

 

I've been looking for the same truck for the past 10 years and it is the unicorn of unicorns (if anyone has a rust-free lead, please pm me!)

From the research I've done, you could get a 4wd V6 in the Access Cab from 2000-2004, but the Regular Cab V6 4WD in 2000 and maybe 2001 (SR5 only). I don't think the 4.0 V6 was offered in 4wd... I'm also 99% sure I saw a guy on tundra solutions back in the day with a green V6 RCLB with a pop-up camper driving in the California dunes, but I can't seem to find it now.

If you look up the V6's transfer case's part number ( 36111-35060 ) on toyota's website it lists the following Tundra fitments:

If you look up the front differential housing ( 41101-35131 ) you get Tundra fitments of:

But I'm not sure how much to trust that parts listing since it also shows 2000-2001 "2WD" SR5 regular cab V6's as having transfer cases & front differentials...

 

Why is the v6 more desirable? Just curious.

 

Manual transmission. And I mean… you could supercharge the 3.4 or 4.0 with factory parts and make more power than the 4.7.

 

And way better mpg (especially with a manual). The only time my RCLB V6 gets 15 mpg is when I'm towing.

 

i keep toying the idea around using a 3uz ECU with a a760e to gain another overdrive.. im curious if it'd help or not with the 4.7

 

Thanks for ‘splainin. The rarity is RC MT FGT here?

 

with 4wd yeah.

Base model RWD regular cab work trucks with V6 5 speeds are fairly plentiful.

 

Gotchya. And a Tacoma just doesn’t cut it because of the tiny bed?

 

Short bed, lower tow capacity & payload.

I mean officially the V6 tacoma and V6 tundra have similar ~5,000 lb tow ratings, but I don't fret towing a 4,500 lb suv on a 2,200 lb uhaul car hauler with the Tundra.

That and people around here want a lot more for 10-20 year old Tacomas than 10-20 year old Tundras...

 

You're putting expensive dreams of a SC'd RWD RCLB MT in my head. Supercharged 3.4 MT vs supercharged 4.7 slushy with upgraded rods?

Or is SC'd 4.0 the way to go?

 

SC 4.0 with a taco ECU (for tune) and some exhaust should net more power than a SC 4.7

 

Anyone know of a good set of fully bolt-on sliders for '07-'21 RCLBs? WKOR makes a set that fits but because the mounting plate isn't a continuous piece (like @RCIoffroad uses) but rather five separate plates, they require drilling five holes into the bottom of the frame on each side. Also not sure about compatibility with my soon-to-arriving RCI trans skid and cat guards.

 

Not in this 1st gen paradise. Check over here:
https://www.tundras.com/forums/2nd-gen-tundras-2007-2013.26/

 

05 RCLB V8 4WD

 

Looks clean! Well done.

 

Thanks man

 

Desert Sand FTW

 

Agreed..... has kind of a gold metallic when its clean like yours, looks sweet. Nice wheels btw

 

06 v6 6 speed manual, only has 119k mi. Are these collectable at all? I was under the impression that the 6spd manual is fairly rare. Great truck

 

Low mileage means nothing in these trucks, except problems in a lot of cases. Especially if it saw lots of short-trip driving. I'd rather have a 300k mile truck on highway miles than a 119k truck that saw short 10-15 miles or less trips on average. Heads get cooked, seals shrink, dry out, and crack & leak etc. Not worth it.

And RCLBs are one of those things you hafta love or hate. If it's 4WD that's probably appealing to some, but generally speaking, a lot of guys want to have an SUV with a bed, making the double cabs a more attractive model that sells more. But access cabs are superior

A lot of the value depends on whether you're ignorant of these trucks needing the timing belt replaced every 9yrs/90k miles else you risk bricking the engine, and whether you lived in a salt-prone area or not - if so, the frame is probably already compromised unless you treated. A lot of info you'll want, including pricing, is over here.

If you're here to sell, be forewarned. Mods here are all over that stuff. You'll notice a complete absence of 'for sale' posts, and 'feeler' type posts. There's a reason.

 

Uh ok

 

AC

DC

 

Wait ..Timing belts need replacing? Im so ignorant, also my tires have no tread left, is there something I can do to remedy this problem?

 

Nope, you're going to have to commute via skateboard from now on.

 

Well the timing is perfect I suppose.. timing belt AND tires going at the same time. Probably just leave the truck in a field somewhere since it’s basically worthless anyway..