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First gen new owner looking for a good shop to upgrade

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by mrcolby, Jul 25, 2023.

  1. Jul 25, 2023 at 2:30 PM
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    Hello, I have a new used 2003 tundra and i'm looking for an upgraded front end and rear. does anyone know of a good shop on Long Island or Connecticut ,that doe s great work. Thank you, Gary
     
  2. Jul 25, 2023 at 2:32 PM
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    Is your chassis/frame in good enough, rust free shape to handle upgrades?
     
  3. Jul 25, 2023 at 2:33 PM
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    yes the frame was replaced in 2017, thank you
     
  4. Jul 25, 2023 at 2:34 PM
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    I would travel further for the right shop
     
  5. Jul 25, 2023 at 2:34 PM
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    my brother lives in st Augustine florida so I would consider that area also
     
  6. Jul 25, 2023 at 2:35 PM
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    the body is in great shape
     
  7. Jul 25, 2023 at 2:42 PM
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    What are you wanting?
    IMG_3615.jpg
     
  8. Jul 25, 2023 at 3:14 PM
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    That was my next Q also. If you're not sure on what you're looking for, take a sec to read the "Suspension, wheel and tires ..." section of THIS THREAD before we get into talking too much more.

    And please read the "Cab types and why it matters" section too. You've given us little to no info on what cab type, what engine and whether you're RWD or 4WD, and all of these things are critical to what you need to install. Different cab types and drivetrains get different lift results.
     
  9. Jul 26, 2023 at 4:25 AM
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    Thanks, its an extended with the suicide door, v8 four wheel drive
     
  10. Jul 26, 2023 at 5:34 AM
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    So you want to find a shop that can swap in a pair of front unimog portal axles? Triangulated 4-link or leafs?
     

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