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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. Jul 7, 2018 at 12:27 PM
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    Afkouki

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    I use superbrightleds.com for everything
     
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  2. Jul 7, 2018 at 12:43 PM
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    I have leds in everything up front and back and haven’t had an issue with blowing fuses. Only issue I had was with the turn signals hyper flashing but I just corrected that issue this morning.
     
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  3. Jul 7, 2018 at 12:45 PM
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    Interesting...what bulbs did you use for the side markers/blinkers
     
  4. Jul 7, 2018 at 12:50 PM
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    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

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    Amazon specials. Cant remember which brands.
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  5. Jul 7, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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  6. Jul 7, 2018 at 4:49 PM
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    Replaced all spark plug tube seals and valve cover gaskets.
    Passenger side:
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    Driver side with leaking #5 seal:
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    Cleaned up and with new seals, gasket. Punctured 2 of the blue seals so bought a few oem. Should’ve bought the full set from toyota but time will tell how they hold up.
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  7. Jul 7, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    Fit n’ Finish again today. Removed front grill and spray painted black and kept the chrome. Basically, factory look but new. Thats mucho work, but looks so fresh again. Put new licence plate frames on as the old were cracked and wobbly.

    Heads up that Advanced Auto Parts is having a sale on Mobil 1 ‘Advanced Full Synthetic’ (their top of the line 15k miles oil). Buy 5 quarts for $35 (normally $42) and get a free Mobil 1 extra performance oil filter ($15 value) free! Jumped on that deal and bought 2 deals at $70.
     
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  8. Jul 7, 2018 at 4:59 PM
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    Nice. How many hours job is this for you?
     
  9. Jul 7, 2018 at 5:03 PM
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    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

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    Just over 5 hours with taking my time. Could do it much quicker now. Cleaning the drivers side valve cover was the most time consuming part.
     
  10. Jul 7, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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    You putting in a new PCV valve? How do your ignition coils look? I’ve seen pics of little pin hole blow outs on the bottom part of the shafts. Had to replace one at 140k miles. The other 7 doing fine right now. They are expensive at about $120 each as I priced them out yesterday from Toyota.
     
  11. Jul 7, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    Yes, put in a new PCV valve even though the old one was still operating properly. I like to start fresh plus they’re cheap. This whole job was because of the #5 ignition coil, other 7 were clean. Old vs new:
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    I picked up the new one of Amazon for $90.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZMYD7O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
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  12. Jul 7, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

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    I also fixed my turn signal hyper flashing issue I got after converting them to LED with the SmartTap CF18 flasher relay.
     
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  13. Jul 7, 2018 at 5:46 PM
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    Ok. It was the #6? coil that went bad on mine. Drivers side 2nd one (from front of truck) or 3rd one (from drivers seat). What type plugs you using? Currently running NGK regulars. Thinking going with Iridiums next change.
     
  14. Jul 7, 2018 at 6:16 PM
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    The cylinder you’re talking about is #3. 1,3,5,7 on driver/ 2,4,6,8 on passenger from front back. I’m running Denso SK20R11; coincidently what Haynes recommends. For your 02, Denso K20R-U or NGK BKR63YA(both regular) are recommended.
     
  15. Jul 7, 2018 at 9:34 PM
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    Blue LED in all four doors. Added blue LEDs in the front to lite up the floor and two blue LEDs in the rear next to the seats. Everything is soldered and heat shrinked and kinda hidden so you cant see it unless you look for it .

    Also in the map lights

    Totally better in person then the pictures but here ya go..

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  16. Jul 10, 2018 at 4:18 AM
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    First time trying one of those headlight refresh kits
    Before
    After
     
  17. Jul 10, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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    Brush Guard, sprayed in bedliner, reverse camera, more to come
    Great job, looks like new. What kit did you use?
     
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  18. Jul 10, 2018 at 4:04 PM
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  19. Jul 10, 2018 at 5:44 PM
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    Brush Guard, sprayed in bedliner, reverse camera, more to come
    I remember running across the application video while searching around for a restoration kit. Looked too easy but glad to know it actually works that well. Thanks
     
  20. Jul 11, 2018 at 5:00 AM
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    Ran it through the car wash since this is my life all summer. Live on a dirt road and have no garage.

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  21. Jul 12, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    Put in a 6 disk stock stereo in today.

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  22. Jul 13, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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    Got a check engine light after replacing the valve cover gaskets and spark tube seals. Code was p0020, camshaft position A actuator circuit(bank 2). Retraced my steps and sure enough, I forgot to plug in the sensor in bank 2. Made me feel like a dummy!
     
  23. Jul 13, 2018 at 1:32 PM
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    Back up camera today. 24.99 on Amazon

    Super easy.

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  24. Jul 13, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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    Link? I would like one of these.

    Got the correct LED bulbs for the front. You do have to get the CK type bulbs. Never heard of them before now.. the more ya know. First pic is LED on passenger side. Second pic is both with blinker on.

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  25. Jul 13, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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    Not the same camera but here's the one I did this spring.

    AUTO-VOX Dual Video Inputs 4.3" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J863EI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CPusBbZ3GVDRN

    AUTO-VOX Cam1 HD Car Rear View Backup Camera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DNMDVY8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HQusBbZGQNAZ2


    Pics are in this post, wasn't the cheapest but it works great and the mirror goes on Lightning Deals for $80 frequently.
    https://www.tundras.com/threads/wha...1st-gen-tundra-today.2558/page-13#post-604317
     
  26. Jul 13, 2018 at 6:01 PM
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    Out with the old, took the golf cart at work and traded it in for a newer model.

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  27. Jul 13, 2018 at 8:59 PM
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  28. Jul 13, 2018 at 9:53 PM
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    What bulbs did you throw in the fog lights??
    I need that.
     
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  29. Jul 14, 2018 at 5:11 AM
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  30. Jul 14, 2018 at 1:49 PM
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    Washed it! $20 for a foam cannon was well spent.

    IMG_20180714_160005.jpg
     
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