First Tundra - First Gen

Finally decided to join after reading behind the scenes for a couple of years. Alaska based and the owner of a lifted 2001 4.7l 4wd access cab Tundra.

Is stellar blue pearl just another name for purple?...

 

Sexy! Welcome, from Texas!

Edit: Is that some kind of voodoo with a spare tire carrier associated with the OEM bumper or just one of those hitch mounted carriers?

 

Thanks. As much I want it to be some OEM voodoo it's just a regular ole hitch mounted carrier I snagged from the lower 48. Gets the job done though.

 

Welcome from the valley! Nice looking truck

 

Welcome from Neb.

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!

 

Welcome from NorCal

 

Welcome aboard! That color is referred to as “Blurple”

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Welcome from NC

 

l loved my 2001! I sold it to a coworker, wet snow and live oaks were it's demise

 

Mother Nature is a fickle one sometimes. Glad you liked it while you had it. Hopefully studded tires and a lack of trees in my front yard will keep mine from a similar demise.

 

We bought that thing brand new in 2001, drove the crap out of it, only issue we ever had was front CV boots. I would probably still have it today if my coworker didn't hound me about it daily.

 

Interesting. I'd like to get something like that. Is it sturdy/high-quality? If so, what brand and what did it cost. If I had to change a flat, I'd much rather deal with that setup than the factory setup.

 

I’ve had it for 3 years in Anchorage and it’s held up well even in the winters. I got it “used” off a guy who decided he no longer needed it (he had never even attached it). They’re a bit steep new - I think $1,500 or something. It was easy to throw onto a hitch with a basic torque wrench and a buddy. RiG’D is the company that makes them. I had the guy throw in his attachment table which has come in handy for camping.

 

Yeah my CV boots need to be replaced soon. I decided to buy some of the high angle Off Road Solutions ones since I’ve got a lift and want to keep my OEMs. Will be interested to see if they’re worth the price and hold up for a while once they’re on.