What have you done to your 1st gen Tundra today?

We did this work last Saturday and Monday........but the wife didn't want to upload the pics till today.

Pulled the short trailer and removed three loads of bushes until the client got tired of the landfill bills and had us throw it into a pile for the wood chipper guy to chip up. The bags on the trailer are of all the trash, small rocks, pine needles, leaves, and some of the junk out of his garage. Over 1000 pounds on the scale as I recall.



I wish we had a before pic but all along that rock wall in the foreground were 16 bushes, each 5 feet across and probably 8 feet tall. My saw ran out of battery power after we cut the first 8 level with the ground. I don't do a lot of this sort of thing but I can now see the need for a corded sawzall. (The rest were to be cut by the tree cutting crew due in the next day).

 

Picked up a new tool kit to keep in the truck. I’ve had a super cheap set for years (had it in my T100 too) that’s been surprisingly okay, but finally broke a few parts and wanted something a little better.
Haven’t used it yet but looks good, can’t complain for $100.

 

The Armstrong technique, bend and lift.

 

https://youtu.be/x3uwq4stpR4?si=wjK39yfIJgYEuWgZ

Who’s truck? lol

 

G-G-G-G-G-Unit! posted that one earlier
https://www.tundras.com/threads/1st-gen-lunch-table-general-discussion.60450/page-2733#post-4024828

 

It’s a sport side. Nobody will admit to being the owner.

That was one crusty water pump. No torque wrench needed apparently.

 

That is a comprehensive kit you have there.

 

I've seen at least one 1st Gen Tundra stepside in my area this summer. Didn't get to speak with the owner.

The truck in the video there, just gorgeous!

 

The 12 mm bolts on the front are mostly 13 ft-lbs IIRC.

 

So about half an ugga dugga?

Although seriously, I thought he’d torque the water pump correctly for the gasket.

 

Tap it with the back of a screwdriver, or knife, like you’re trying to open a pickle jar. A little lubricant; or potentially MAF cleaner cleaner since it dries, could help remove any dirt or debris in the connectors without damage. I prefer the tapping/banging with a screwdriver because it makes me feel better.

 

Replaced the lower ball joints. OEM. Bought the truck a few weeks ago. It has 200k and the ball joints were replaced by the previous owner with the new recall parts at 14k miles. They seemed to still be good but wanted that peace of mind.