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1st Gen. Lunch Table - General Discussion

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

  1. Jan 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund Tesler Thought Experiment

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  2. Jan 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

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    Sway bar
     
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  3. Jan 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund Tesler Thought Experiment

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    Heck yeah these 2wd AC v8's can actually get decent MPG on long trips. My high score for the 03 is 427 miles on one tank, from Houston to San Antonio and back.
    Iirc when I filled up it took like 24gal, so if could've gone further. But I wasn't going to push her any more than that, or I might be literally pushing her.:laugh:
     
  4. Jan 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` Just like witches at black masses

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    So happens on 2HI wet and dry, and 4HI wet.

    I agree with @455h0le_dachshund. Investigate the swaybar links. Consider removing the swaybar totally to see if it continues. If you didn't use extended links, very highly likely that's your issue.
     
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  5. Jan 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
    Voss

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    The openings for cawl space are near the middle of the truck so no danger of dripping into it
     
  6. Jan 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
    TXTundraGuy23

    TXTundraGuy23 One piece at a time

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    Hmmm. Yeah I installed the suspension maxx extended links. Just went fishing and it didn’t act up the whole time. Weird. Maybe it’s temperature dependent. It has only happened sub 40. When it warmed up this afternoon, it got better.

    I thought it was weird how loose they tell you to leave the bolts on those links. Basically hand tight plus one or two rotations.
     
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  7. Jan 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
    Desert Dog

    Desert Dog Nobody rides for free

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    Nice! I believe you. I've never pushed it as far as I did on this trip. I was starting to sweat a little the last 50 miles. There are parts of AZ where there is no gas for long stretches. Not a good feeling :rofl:I love this truck on the open road, though. I don't think I stopped smiling the whole time.
     
  8. Jan 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
    JasonC.

    JasonC. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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  9. Jan 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Working remotely from the local pub

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    Not bad but the rust is sprayed over with a matte black paint and there’s definitely holes in the bed from rust through. Still for $5,100 it isn’t bad for cheap transportation in a stick shift 2wd truck.
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

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    In my experience: "pops" while turning are usually CV axle related and "clunks" while turning are usually sway bar related.
     
  11. Jan 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

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  12. Jan 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
    FiatRunner

    FiatRunner 2003 rich

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    Apologies if this has already been mentioned-

    Have you looked into the plastic pads that go between the leaf springs? If theyre worn out or broken, they’ll clunk or pop, and it’ll feel like it’s coming from the front end.

    Mine are missing, and they are fine most of the time, but if it’s less than 45° or so, and rainy, they clunk and pop a bunch. Never in dry weather or during the summer. Only when it’s cold and wet.
     
  13. Jan 12, 2025 at 4:22 AM
    FirstGenVol

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  14. Jan 12, 2025 at 4:24 AM
    455h0le_dachshund

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    05-06 4.0 V6 had a six speed manual or five speed auto. Same as the second gen Tacoma
     
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  15. Jan 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Check the name tag. You're in my world now.

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    That's right. I knew the engine changed but forgot about the transmission. That has to be a very rare combo now. Convert it to 4x4 and it would be awesome.
     
  16. Jan 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Check the name tag. You're in my world now.

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    Wonder what's going on with this section of my neighbors roof with their insulation. Their laundry room is right below it I believe. Could be their grow operation.

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  17. Jan 12, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    Maybe an exhaust fan that vents into the attic? My bathroom ones do that.
     
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  18. Jan 12, 2025 at 6:07 AM
    FirstGenVol

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    Probably. That's not up to code today but was when this house was built.
     
  19. Jan 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
    455h0le_dachshund

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    Probably could with an FJ or Taco transfer case.
     
  20. Jan 12, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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    Guess they don’t want farts in your attic
     
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  21. Jan 12, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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    Last edited: Jan 12, 2025
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  22. Jan 12, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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    FiatRunner 2003 rich

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    Got my class C license so I can legally drive the new F-550 at work. This thing is such a beast.
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    It’s brand new, got like 350 miles on it. 7.3L gas, 10 speed auto, 4WD. Super easy to drive. Towers over the Tundra.
     
  23. Jan 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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    Not big enough. You need to step up to a Ford F-750. :D
     
  24. Jan 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
    TXTundraGuy23

    TXTundraGuy23 One piece at a time

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    Ah that may be it too. New leafs and add a leaf, but I think I did forget to put the isolator pad on one side between the add a leaf and overload. I’ll keep an eye on it. Nothing this afternoon going to the grocery store. Could just be the new suspension stretching its legs.
     
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  25. Jan 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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    Asked the fire department if I could cut the fallen trees to use as firewood. They said I’d be doing them a favor. Hunted all the Oak I could find around me. 2 loads about half the bed. Set on camping firewood for the year. C62B52B5-0CE7-43BF-A3A6-C82CAB5EAB87.jpg
     
  26. Jan 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, SSEM #5/25, 6 lug enthusiast

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    We had a big storm at the beginning of summer that knocked down a TON of trees around town. Most of the landscapers cut the big chunks in 4-5’ sections and left them……… my mom easily got half cord out of her scavenging.
    I recently found her a decent price and she picked up a full cord of split seasoned stacked oak for 475
     
  27. Jan 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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    burns better when it’s free lol.
    $475 dollars?!? Full cord is about a bed full right?

    I’m Oak RichB2E056BB-7702-44A7-A7D9-B1259010D9A7.jpgPurrrty
     
  28. Jan 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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    I had a wood burning coworker who was out after every storm doing that.
     
  29. Jan 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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    Found this library of DIY videos for Gen 1 Tundras. Some of the topics are pretty elementary, but it looks like a decent resource.
     
  30. Jan 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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