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2000 Tundra, First truck

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by jelco, Feb 23, 2020.

  1. Feb 23, 2020 at 8:48 PM
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    jelco

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    Hello from San Diego. I recently purchased this 2000 Tundra with 175k miles for $3k. I think I'm the 4th or 5th owner. Prior owners kept a decent history of maintenance work. New radiator, throttle body, ball joints, timing belt replaced and tranny rebuilt a few years ago. No spare tire. This is my first truck and first Toyota. I wish it was a 4x4. I've read that it is a good idea to install bigger front calipers to decrease rotor wear/warping. Also, some chassis modifications to help with the rust issue.

    What threads to do you recommend to get started?

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  2. Feb 23, 2020 at 8:50 PM
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    Ely010606

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    TunaDr

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    welcome and I wasn't aware 1st gen had rust issues as well. If 1st and 2nd gens have had rust issues (idk about 3rd gens) thats a lot of years from Toyota not considering rust
     
  5. Feb 23, 2020 at 9:16 PM
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    I see its partially black :yes:
     
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    Welcome from Utah! I hadn't heard that about the calipers, but I do have some vibration when braking now, believe due to the less than ideal quality rotors. Now I'm curious about the caliper comment you made-maybe that will help w/ my front ones. Replaced the back ones about 6 weeks ago, will get the front ones done after I get my ham radio installed (trying to limit my money pit). My truck's a 2010.
     
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    Nice 1st Gen!
     
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