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Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Desertrockmtn, Aug 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM.

  1. Aug 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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    Desertrockmtn

    Desertrockmtn [OP] New Member

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    IMG_2055.jpg IMG_2052.jpg IMG_2054.jpg IMG_1119.jpg IMG_2058.jpg Hey all, Im Kyle, I come from Tacomaworld. I have a 1998 Tacoma 3.4 manual 4x4 that I’ve owned since October 2017.

    Anyhow, just picked up a 2001 Toyota Tundra Limited v8 4x4.

    I’m very excited to have a full size pickup and curious about what you guys recommend looking out for, upgrading, sourcing missing pieces. lol. I need a drivers side rear fender flare. Also, there is some shuddering or rather clunking under the floor boards. I just picked up a new carrier bearing and plan to install it this weekend in the driveway. Hoping that does the trick. Here are some pictures of the Tundra, and a couple of the Taco :)
     
  2. Aug 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    Sweet Ivan’s on that FGT. Them gas prices? Not so much.
     
  3. Aug 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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    Welcome from South Central Tennessee!

    Sweet look to your truck. Congrats!
     
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  4. Aug 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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    JimboSlice413

    JimboSlice413 Super Nice Guy

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    You scored a beautiful Tundra. Welcome
     
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  5. Aug 28, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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    Nicklovin Yap Yap

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    Welcome from SoCal
    I also came from tacoworld, still on there too. Had a 04 crew cab and a 00 4 door. Love the tundra compared to both of those
     
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  6. Aug 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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    Desertrockmtn

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    Thank you! Oh yeah tell me about it! Especially with this thirsty 4.7
     
  7. Aug 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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    Desertrockmtn

    Desertrockmtn [OP] New Member

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    Awesome! I love the first gen tacoma, all configurations. Still getting used to the size of the Tundra. I love it on the freeway but around town it feels huge!
     
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  8. Aug 28, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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    Desertrockmtn

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    Thank you much!!!
     
  9. Aug 28, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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    Thank you!! I’m jazzed!
     
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  10. Aug 28, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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    BroHon

    BroHon What day is it?

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    Greetings from Norther Michigan! (AKA south Canada)o_O
    Nice Truck! Love that color :cool:
    Start here, the first 2 posts will save you hours of time asking questions :thumbsup:
    Fender flare: You could try this site, or just peal the rest of them off.
    Welcome to the fray
    fgtcrew.jpg
     
  11. Aug 28, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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    bfunke

    bfunke Tundra Curmudgeon

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    Read @shifty`s mega thread in the sticky section.
     
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  12. Aug 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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    shifty`

    shifty` Earth acid cleanses me, cleanses me clean

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    Gratuitous link: https://www.tundras.com/threads/so-you-wanna-buy-just-bought-a-1st-gen-tundra-eh.115928/

    @BroHon also linked.

    Welcome to the forum. Just know, that thread isn't my baby, I just co-assembled it, posted it and tend to the updates. Always try to keep questions public (don't PM folks w/questions) so you can benefit from the collective knowledge here, and others can learn! But, uh, search before you post ;)
     
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  13. Aug 28, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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    Greetings from Middle Tennessee! Nice looking truck.
     
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  14. Aug 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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    Hey thank you much!!! Definitely gonna check out those links
     
  15. Aug 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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    Yaaaa it’s quite the difference but man once you get used to it, you’ll never want to go back! Just wish it didn’t u-turn like a land yacht hahaha
     
  16. Aug 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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    The Black Mamba

    The Black Mamba A pure specimen of TX Black Snek

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  17. Aug 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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    Anyone else ever see a cool tundra and want to leave them a business card or something to invite them to join the forum

    Need more local tundra peeps hahaha
     
  18. Aug 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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    shifty`

    shifty` Earth acid cleanses me, cleanses me clean

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    Thought about it. Never done it.
     
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  19. Aug 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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    In college I used to try and chat up any other Tacoma owners on campus and get them to show up to meets, worked a few times
     
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  20. Aug 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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    Someone crop the letters and make stickers. Just dont stick em to paint. Print out 100 & pass em around.
    IMG_1609.jpg

    also welcome. Are you t2s kyle? Anyway, trucks look good.
     
  21. Aug 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Captain wtf

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    Lol. T2S Kyle is @kyle11863. But we don't like that guy. I kinda thought this was @des2mtn alter ego with a white AC 1st 1st gen.
     
  22. Aug 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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    Nicklovin

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    That's a non tundra weirdo with a little 2 cylinder pickup :laugh:
     
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  23. Aug 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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    Desertrockmtn [OP] New Member

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    Oh man I have the same feeling! Parking lots are a pain
     
  24. Aug 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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    Desertrockmtn [OP] New Member

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    Yeah those are first up on the list! It’s got 123,319 and I don’t think it’s ever been changed
     
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  25. Aug 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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    No I’m a different Kyle
    My handle Desertrockmtn is a reference or tribute to the doom/stoner/psychedelic rock/metal scene in California
    Bands like Kyuss , Earthless, Sleep, etc.
     
  26. Aug 29, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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    Didnt mean get folks riled up. Sorry, but welcome new kyle. Maybe drm once you’re a cool kid. Whats your favorite plan to plug those flare holes? When i pull mine i’m kinda thinking smoothed aluminum rivets.
     
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  27. Aug 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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    BroHon What day is it?

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    It's a damn NewBorn almost! Get the cigars!
    :rofl:
     
  28. Aug 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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    shifty` Earth acid cleanses me, cleanses me clean

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    KYUSS!
     
  29. Aug 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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    Hahaaaaa yeaaaaa. You'll get used to it eventually
     
  30. Aug 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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    Really just want to get a matching flare, saw a guy on Instagram known as Bettywhitetundra get the fiberglass flares they look sweet but he’s got a full desert rig
     
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