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Best 1st Gen tundra upgrades

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Ariaz1031, Apr 4, 2025.

  1. Apr 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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    Bey everyone i looked around and hopefully didn't miss anything. But I was wondering what some of ypu thought were some of the best initial upgrades for a 1st gen. I have a 2003 tundra access cab. I'm wanting to get a bed cover soon and maybe a side step as well as a few other things after.
     
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    Well I have the vehicles history as far as work done. The back spare tire rack was replaced. Bottom treated for rust. Lower ball joints replaced between 30-40k mikes. Timing belt looks good but Tuesday I'm taking it to toyota dealer to get top to bottom inspection. It is currently at 130k miles
     
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    Upgrade the timing belt and lower ball joints first (with OEM) then the mods can begin.
     
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    Tacoma-Tundra, The Black Mamba and FrenchToasty like this.
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