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Going in for maintenance on a new purchase, suggestions?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by thebighunt, Mar 8, 2025.

  1. Mar 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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    thebighunt

    thebighunt [OP] New Member

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    I just purchased a 1 owner, TN kept 2000 tundra V8 4WD with 89 thousand miles, i just personally replaced the radiator, thermostat, and filled the coolant, the frame has 0 rust because it was garage kept in a good area. what should I ask them to check in the shop? I am going in to get new tires and would love some highway tires that are "slightly rugged", im bringing in a timing belt kit and intend on asking about the serpentine belt being replaced, I ill personally grease the fittings on the truck when it comes out of the shop. but I still worry that im missing something, i would like to reach out to this forum to see if yall can give me any insight and id mention that budget is out of the picture, i will spend whatever i need to for my truck. all the advice helps, thank you all!

    I have images on my profile of my truck if you need any insight on what i bought, but im always willing to take more pictures of my truck to help answer questions!
     
  2. Mar 8, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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    Fragman

    Fragman New Member

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    Ball joints. OEM only. Easy peasy to do and the 25 percent off deal is stilll good for a few more days.
     
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  3. Mar 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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    GODZILLA

    GODZILLA New Member

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    These will be your people. The wealth of knowledge (and attitude) is staggering in here. --> https://www.tundras.com/threads/1st-gen-lunch-table-general-discussion.60450/
     
  4. Mar 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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    shifty`

    shifty` I'm having daydreams about night things

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    Dude, I feel like I've already told you this once or twice. Start here: https://www.tundras.com/threads/so-you-wanna-buy-just-bought-a-1st-gen-tundra-eh.115928/

    There's everything you'll ever need in the first two replies, including a full maintenance schedule for your new-to-you truck. Most all the stuff you'll need to do is in there.

    Look, I realize it's a long ass read. But me and a few other key people in the community didn't throw it all together so we can continue answering the same questions over and over again :rofl:

    Seriously, go give it a read. You don't need to read every page. Just the first two replies.
     
  5. Mar 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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    thebighunt

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    youve been more than helpful every-step of my trucks life, ill read it and i know ill get tons of insight, it was daunting but ill sit it out, thank you brother!
     
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  6. Mar 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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    bfunke

    bfunke Tundra Curmudgeon

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    Timing belt?
     
  7. Mar 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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    OHwendTrd

    OHwendTrd Aging Member

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    It's extremely helpful and not that bad. I've read it and don't even own one lol. The FGT support here is insane. Good luck with your repairs.
     

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