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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. Mar 22, 2023 at 9:20 AM
    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    And, interestingly, my '05 Tacoma did not get TPMS :)
     
  2. Mar 22, 2023 at 9:37 AM
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    shifty` Whiskey for the Holy Ghost

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    Or take a minute to lube and beef up things...

    Thanks for the extra info on the MT camera handle. That was my other concern: How flimsy it felt. My OEM feels great. I also don't love the thought of having to dick with wires any time you want to remove the tailgate (which I do...)
     
  3. Mar 22, 2023 at 9:38 AM
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    That's weird, I thought 05 is when it became mandatory? Maybe it was actual 05, not model year?
     
  4. Mar 22, 2023 at 9:50 AM
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    It drives me a little bit batty, having half my overall fleet withj TPMS and half without. But without digital pressure on the display, the value is reduced to me.
    A bluetooth add-on receiver which can display to the head unit via camera interrupt might be cool. Or just direct to the phone (they have them, just that it's so easy to be lazy and DGAF on TPMS, yeah?)
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2023 at 9:52 AM
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    Yep, they came out in 06 with TPMS for Tacoma's
     
  6. Mar 22, 2023 at 9:58 AM
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Well I was a little off. According to the almighty Wiki:

    "This act affects all light motor vehicles sold after September 1, 2007. Phase-in started in October 2005 at 20%, and reached 100% for models produced after September 2007."

    My 05 corolla had it, so I guess Toyota just picked cars to start with.
     
  7. Mar 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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  8. Mar 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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    Any chance you happen to know the details on the spare tire TPMS on Tacomas? I've read some mixed bag stuff. My dad has an '06 SR5 DCSB and at some point I need to get his TPMS situation squared away for him, ideally at next tire swap. I got him in 17's (old school 4Runner wheels w a 17" spare as well).
     
  9. Mar 22, 2023 at 10:01 AM
    bmf4069

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    That would be pretty cool. That's one thing about the newer trucks that's pretty nice. That and some off that angle finder like old 4runners.
     
  10. Mar 22, 2023 at 10:02 AM
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    I've seen you say that a few times and I definitely don't love the feel of the FGT tailgate handle, nor the 2nd gen Tacoma handle. The 3rd gen Taco handle is great though.

    For wires, at some point I need to do a connector to allow tailgate removal. That is on my list.
     
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  11. Mar 22, 2023 at 10:04 AM
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  12. Mar 22, 2023 at 10:44 AM
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    Hopefully getting the alignment fixed today. I think what happened is that they aligned it with the steering wheel crooked. It tracks mostly straight down the road but the wheel is cockeyed. If I force the wheel to be straight it then pulls to the right.

    IMG_20230322_134114232.jpg
     
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  13. Mar 22, 2023 at 11:18 AM
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    No details, other than what I've read over the years at Tacoma World but as you say, mixed bag !
     
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  14. Mar 22, 2023 at 11:26 AM
    Jack McCarthy

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    So it’s not a minor adjustment for road crowning they did?
     
  15. Mar 22, 2023 at 12:10 PM
    FirstGenVol

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    No. I think they just screwed up.

    It's crazy that getting a proper alignment is so difficult around here. I'm not sure if it's because they mostly work on Jeeps. Wheel is now straight but truck still pulls a little to the right. Not horribly. I give up. I tried to tell him twice it's likely the split caster that @assassin10000 mentioned but they wouldn't listen. I'm glad it is at least better and will just live with it being a little off.

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  16. Mar 22, 2023 at 12:10 PM
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    Yeah, ultimately I hate drilling OEM sheet metal. But I'd truly prefer having something that could be unplugged while the tailgate was intact, without having to pull wires in/out of a grommeted hole. But that would require drilling, having some kind of waterproof, fixed wire mount inside the tailgate to plug into, and I just don't see anyone out there who'd want to put out such a kit because it'd be $$$$$
     
  17. Mar 22, 2023 at 12:10 PM
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    Too bad they won't have an alignment rack at T2S....
     
  18. Mar 22, 2023 at 12:20 PM
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    The funny thing is that I already thought that. They could probably do just as good without the Hunter machine.
     
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  19. Mar 22, 2023 at 2:14 PM
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    Well, the extractor didn't work either. So I had to drill it out (.196" - closet to 5mm I had) using these extensions and bendy things, then tap by hand (M6 x 1.0). The local Ace Hardware had the flange bolt I needed. Both sides are done and torqued down. Tomorrow I'll re-torque, and fire her up to check for leaks. (I hope I didn't leave my 10mm socket in there...).

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  20. Mar 22, 2023 at 2:23 PM
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    Congrats. Glad the tap actually fit in that space!

    So wait, did you say you haven't done the other side yet? Take it on a drive to heat things up first, then 1/8 turn tighten before loosening on the remaining :D

    I think @txagg has everyone beat on # of snapped VC fasteners thus far, though.
     
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  21. Mar 22, 2023 at 2:32 PM
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    New nipple today. Meep Meep
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  22. Mar 22, 2023 at 2:44 PM
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    Damn G you need to polish those wheels once we get past the snow days.
     
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    No, both sides are done. I was able to do the passenger this morning (scroll up) while I was waiting for the drone to bring the tools. I was without event.

    Next on the list:
    1. Install new Denso radiator before the current one fails.
    2. Install rebuilt Denso alternator before the current one fails
     
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  24. Mar 22, 2023 at 3:08 PM
    shifty`

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    You gonna upgrade to 130amp alt?
     
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    I don't give a fuck about these wheels. They'll be snow/ice rims if I keep em. I've got some 4runner rims to throw on once I figure out tireage
    Screenshot_20230322_171537_eBay.jpg
     
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    Those rims protect your nips too!
     
  27. Mar 22, 2023 at 3:18 PM
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    I replaced my broken handle with an OEM painted handle and added my own camera. I never remove my tailgate so this piece isn't a problem.
    One could move the camera to one side or the other but it works best in the middle. And after opening the tailgate a few times you just naturally grab around it.

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    Yeah scissor that camera!!!
     
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    My bad yall, I'm still thinking about them tacos from this morning after work. :D



    Living my best life :yes:
     
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  30. Mar 22, 2023 at 3:38 PM
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    You getting free tacos at work? Nice!
     
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