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1st Gen. Lunch Table - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by NUDRAT, Jan 18, 2020.

  1. Sep 13, 2024 at 6:37 AM
    shifty`

    shifty` Yes, this is the third room

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    Probably just as aggravating too.
     
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  2. Sep 13, 2024 at 6:38 AM
    shifty`

    shifty` Yes, this is the third room

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    I've had mine for a few years. I've never once said to myself, "Damn this glare is killing me!" but maybe I'm a weirdo. Sun is equally obnoxious here as it is in TX and FL. I've lived in all three. I also have the dark grey interior (pretty sure you do too?) so maybe it helps? I dunno.
     
  3. Sep 13, 2024 at 6:41 AM
    khooiii

    khooiii 80HD

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    The idea is to leave it stock. Or very mild suspension, wheels/tires, creature comfort mods. I drive all my vehicles pretty hard, but the prerequisite is that it has to be either bulletproofed or I know everything is dialed in and I won’t have issues. So being well maintained would be an understatement.
    I wouldn’t even say I’m beating on this first gen yet because I don’t have anything gusseted. I’m one of those smart dumb folks. Lol
     
  4. Sep 13, 2024 at 6:42 AM
    TXTundraGuy23

    TXTundraGuy23 New Member

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    I was loading some firewood like an idiot a few weeks ago and put a few dents in the truck. See pics below. I was thinking about trying a harbor freight special dent popper to fix them. Anyone had any luck with a small dent puller like this? IMG_1612.jpg
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  5. Sep 13, 2024 at 6:45 AM
    khooiii

    khooiii 80HD

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    Ceramic coat works wonders. It’s so easy to apply. The paint correction is the harder part. It’s like doing the best and cleanest rain x application you’ve ever done to a windshield. Did the wife’s GX cause she doesn’t wash it for shit and it makes my life a million times easier.
     
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  6. Sep 13, 2024 at 6:46 AM
    khooiii

    khooiii 80HD

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    Abuse Amazon’s return policy and give a whirl lol.
     
  7. Sep 13, 2024 at 6:50 AM
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    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    I wanna dip into the ceramic coating stuff. It’s a little intimidating, but I’m sure I can pull it off. More intimidated by the work (time) it takes
     
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  8. Sep 13, 2024 at 6:58 AM
    khooiii

    khooiii 80HD

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    Start with the windshield. I use this followed by glass cleaner. Make sure it’s spotless and apply like rain x. It doesnt haze over, but rainbows in color in similar time and just wipe off.
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YP6Q437
     
  9. Sep 13, 2024 at 7:33 AM
    FishNinja

    FishNinja HIDE YOUR DAUGHTERS

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    The $ you'd spend on a turd gen. Would equate a pre-runner build x2
     
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  10. Sep 13, 2024 at 7:41 AM
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  11. Sep 13, 2024 at 7:43 AM
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  12. Sep 13, 2024 at 8:06 AM
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    shifty` Yes, this is the third room

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    gotdamn son upgrade them speakers while you got that door card off.
     
  13. Sep 13, 2024 at 8:08 AM
    shifty`

    shifty` Yes, this is the third room

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    I just use 0000 bronze wool with Sprayway foaming glass cleaner. Does the same.

    All they're selling you in that kit is a gentle buffing compound, no?
     
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  14. Sep 13, 2024 at 8:09 AM
    shifty`

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    Why buy a kit? Search up 'dildo dent repair' on YT and you'll find all kinds of stuff. Surely eveyone has something like this laying around, ya? :rofl:

     
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  15. Sep 13, 2024 at 9:24 AM
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    BroHon Everything's clock, is ticking

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  16. Sep 13, 2024 at 9:57 AM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Those things have some suction power don’t they? Wow.
     
  17. Sep 13, 2024 at 11:08 AM
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's a whole ass truck in a dishwasher

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    All your bass are belong to us
    Fuck that! If I get the job Ironman is getting another makeover.
     
  18. Sep 13, 2024 at 11:24 AM
    shifty`

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    Built in handle, too. Better to yank on, I suppose.

    They make kits you can buy on scAmazon with 3 different sizes. I'm sure they'd probably do something also. But I think it's intended more for the larger dents.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBGFQZBM

    Still, If you heat up the panel some, and give a tug, steel has a natural memory, a shape it wants to go back to. As long as there isn't a crease, you can do a hell of a lot without anything more than a hammer and dolly.
     
  19. Sep 13, 2024 at 1:05 PM
    Sirfive

    Sirfive Master Procrastinator

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    Chicks dig dents.
     
  20. Sep 13, 2024 at 2:04 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Like an edema dent?
     
  21. Sep 13, 2024 at 2:46 PM
    Sirfive

    Sirfive Master Procrastinator

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    dunno, but some chick gave one to grandpa.
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    gotta love the new trucks. No steel bumper structure at all, just shattered plastic. Probably cant even tell on her pos (v6) suv.
     
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    BroHon Everything's clock, is ticking

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  23. Sep 13, 2024 at 3:15 PM
    khooiii

    khooiii 80HD

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    Basically but the combo with that sponge deal works really well.
    Idk if I’d go 22+, but I’m definitely entertaining another 5.7 or even a domestic truck. I spend so much time in the truck that I’d like more space up front.

    I’ve backed off what I was planning on doing with this truck anyways. Just seems pretty unreasonable with how impatient I am. That and the idea of one built out truck and one mildly done sounds pretty appealing opposed to one truck that’s super rowdy. And I really don’t like talking to random strangers about cars at the gas stations and whatnot LOL
     
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  24. Sep 13, 2024 at 6:32 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund The older I get, I realize I'll never grow up.

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    Self inflicted. A new truck isn't going to save your wallet.
    :itllbuffout:
     
  25. Sep 13, 2024 at 6:51 PM
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    khooiii 80HD

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    That’s what’s pissing me off. None of it is actually self inflicted. I’ll own up to that all day long if it is haha.

    More of a vehicle I don’t have to work on every month. But then I have this picture saved cause I wouldn’t mind having two LOL
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  26. Sep 13, 2024 at 6:57 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund The older I get, I realize I'll never grow up.

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    That's a nice truck.

    So aside from the radio, what else?
    Usual suspects like TBWP and LBJs or what?

    Hopefully you're not staring down the barrel of rebuilding both diffs just two years after spending bank on regear and e-locker. I try not to think about it too much and keep working as much OT as I can til Panhandlemonium 2.
     
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  27. Sep 13, 2024 at 7:01 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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  28. Sep 13, 2024 at 7:14 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund The older I get, I realize I'll never grow up.

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    Hopefully it don't come down to that.
    Part of me wishes I had taken it back to the guy that did it and see if he'd fix em at reduced cost, since he's the only one that's worked on em, since he regeared em two years ago. But part of me is glad I didn't, because maybe he's just not good at it. Thing is the dude that did my diffs originally was highly recommended by my local Toyota off roaders. So maybe I'm just unlucky. But it's highly suspect to me that the same seal failed after the regear, as it did again after he "fixed it", which has led to where I am now with a fucked front diff.
    I think the rear just needs a new pinion bearing, but I think the front needs to be completely rebuilt. I've avoided sharing these here, because its a major source of stress for my soul. Maybe I value my truck too much. Maybe I'm in the right place for that.


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  29. Sep 13, 2024 at 7:20 PM
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    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Damn that sucks, that looks like your Cv wasn’t fully seated……
     
  30. Sep 13, 2024 at 7:21 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund The older I get, I realize I'll never grow up.

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    It was. That's the weird thing. I don't know if I was missing a second seal there or what? I think the guy thats working on my truck now said I was missing a seal. I don't remember. I just told em I need em fixed by October 15.
    The ECGS bushing is toast. Probably need new ring and pinion gears, new bearings etc.
     

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