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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 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
    Jack McCarthy

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    Well the real question is getting the foam density correct and if any aftermarket manufacturers come close.
     
  2. Jan 27, 2025 at 8:34 AM
    shifty`

    shifty` Just like witches at black masses

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    Yeah, I distinctly remember them saying the foam was the right rigidity. Just can't seem to find the post.
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Michelob Ultra coinesour

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    All your bass are belong to us
    I'd be interested in that. I could use some new foam after 334k miles.
     
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  4. Jan 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
    FirstGenVol

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

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  5. Jan 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
    RUSTYNUTS

    RUSTYNUTS Diagnosed: incurable

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    to be continued...
    I’ve done this. Couple tips from the experience:
    Free-rent a ball joint press from your local auto parts store, the one that looks like a big c-clamp. The adapter pieces that are with the tool are inadequate to do this job, so you’ve gotta get creative. You want to press the outer sleeve, obviously. That’s how I got them started. You can press or cut out the centers first, they tend to get in the way.
    Don’t be afraid to throw some heat on it.
    In the end, I did use a bottle jack a bit, but never enough to think the arms were bending, they’re pretty stout.
    Lastly, do NOT forget to clock the bushings to their intended orientation before pressing them in. It only doesn’t matter if you’re replacing with poly bushings. Rubber OEM style need to be clocked.
    It needed to breathe huh? @Jack McCarthy
     
  6. Jan 27, 2025 at 9:43 AM
    Jack McCarthy

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    It was gasping for air, so it broke off. :D
     
  7. Jan 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
    TXTundraGuy23

    TXTundraGuy23 One piece at a time

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  8. Jan 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
    FrenchToasty

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

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    IMG_7559.jpg IMG_7560.jpgFed ex didn’t do terrible, I think I’ll straighten it out and send it, nothing else was broke or bent
     
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  9. Jan 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` Just like witches at black masses

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    Tell you what, you buy it, drive it until summer when I've got more money, then I'll take it off your hands for $5,555. That looks like an awesome number, right?!
     
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  10. Jan 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
    BubbaW

    BubbaW Blessed 2 B above Ground

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    They’re just jelly, don’t let em fool ya….DC for the win !!
     
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  11. Jan 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
    Jack McCarthy

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    Tesla would disagree. AC is superior to DC.

    IMG_1371.jpg
     
  12. Jan 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
    JasonC.

    JasonC. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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    Haha
     
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  13. Jan 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
    BubbaW

    BubbaW Blessed 2 B above Ground

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    OK....Uncle, we'll join forces !

    ACDC.jpg
     
  14. Jan 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
    The Black Mamba

    The Black Mamba He must increase, but I must decrease - John 3:30

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    Imma keep it stock
    Because no one names anything worthwhile “CrewMax”
     
  15. Jan 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
    BubbaW

    BubbaW Blessed 2 B above Ground

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    Kinda prefer Ridgeline or Sport-trac but at least DC backdoor opens normally instead of ass backwards :cool:
     
  16. Jan 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    Yeah, suicide doors are lame. Who would want those anyway?

    IMG_2709.jpg
    IMG_2710.jpg IMG_2711.jpg
     
  17. Jan 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
    The Black Mamba

    The Black Mamba He must increase, but I must decrease - John 3:30

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    Imma keep it stock
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  18. Jan 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
    Jack McCarthy

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    Suicide doors are the only way to go. :cool:
     
  19. Jan 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
    Sirfive

    Sirfive Master Procrastinator

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    Wish there was a way to swing the rear doors 180* open.

    king cab is king for a reason.
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  20. Jan 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
    BubbaW

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    OleMan.jpg
     
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    FiatRunner

    FiatRunner 2003 rich

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    I do really wish our trucks would do this. If somebody were to create a hinge that would bolt to the factory location and make 180* opening possible, I'd probably spend $500 or more on them. It'll never happen though.
     
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  22. Jan 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
    JasonC.

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    We need to brosource this. I would throw in something to research it.
     
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    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund Tesler Thought Experiment

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    I don't even want to know how my actual leather looks under the leather seat covers lol
     
  24. Jan 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund Tesler Thought Experiment

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    You think that'll stop him from climbing into the front of the cab?
     
  25. Jan 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
    455h0le_dachshund

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    My neoprene seat covers came with armrest covers
     
  26. Jan 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
    BroHon

    BroHon Permanently on "Island Time"

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    Thats too bad. I guess it's all how its used, and of course down south it gets what, 170deg in your cabs?
    But if you put our fabric vs leather side by side you would think leather would ware/fare much better, but it doesn't seem to.
    That T3 was either pampered in a garage (that paint looks pristine), or re-shot and new leather installed.
     
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  27. Jan 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
    FirstGenVol

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

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    Y'all are full of it. Our suicide doors suck ass. Especially when trying to load anything while parked between other cars.
     
  28. Jan 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
    Jack McCarthy

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    Stop parking near other cars. Problem solved.
     
  29. Jan 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
    FiatRunner

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    100%. It sucks. Especially when you transport drunk college students who can't figure out anything. Worst thing ever is when they slam the front door with the rear door still open.

    Access Cab is still the pinnacle though. Backseat is big enough to fit 3 people when you need it to, small enough so that you don't have a mile long wheelbase. Looks fantastic from the outside too.
     
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  30. Jan 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
    JasonC.

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    Yeah I love our Best Cabs but trying to unload groceries, luggage, or tools in a tight spot and you’re like stuck in that little box of two doors, haha.
     
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