So ... you wanna buy / just bought a 1st Gen Tundra, eh?

I bought upper and lower control arms from trq however I'm using Moog ball joints on the ucas and reusing the lower OEM ball joints as they are made to unbolt from the lca.
This is just temporary as I feel in a year+ I might pull the trigger on the SAS conversion I've been considering.

 

If you really think you're likely going through with SAS conversion in 1-2 years, then that would settle it for me. Get extended links. Install the 6112s, noting the lift results others have gotten at misc notches versus what Bilstein tells you is fact (FYI: It's not fact), install the extended links, and call it a day.

At least one user, @KNABORES, found he was able to stick with the OEM Toyota links with his lift by using a stack of washers to lift the top "bushing sandwich" (as I'll call it) roughly an inch. He was still able to screw down the top nut, which IIRC is a nylock, enough to have 1-2 threads pop out the other end, even with that stack. That may be an option for you too.

I deleted my swaybar totally, and the only time I notice is when I'm hitting a 270° interstate offramp at 40mph+. That may also be an option for you.

Good luck with the TRQ parts. We'd love to have your feedback on their quality/longevity over here after 1-3 years: https://www.tundras.com/threads/1st-gen-parts-corner-of-shame-oem-minus-or-plus.122591/

 

Was skimming this again and didn't realize our trucks want Dexon 3 atf, not regular power steering.
Why is that?

 

Dexron III ATF is used in power steering systems due to its lubricating properties and ability to reduce friction

 

Makes sense. Just blows my mind a bit that a power steering pump doesn't want power steering fluid.... and now my system may have both fluids in it

 

If you can't properly do a flush right now, use the turkey baster method to drain and fill with Dex III in the meantime.

 

I'm glad you fixed the typo in that pic.

 

They're extremely similar in nature, minus the additive package. I think ATF adds detergents? I'd need to go look it up.

 

Thanks Shifty....

I really need the 2000 Tundra wiring diagram...

 

It’s linked with all the other important maintenance, manuals, and such in the 5th or 6th line: https://www.tundras.com/threads/ultimate-tundra-wiring-diagrams-collection.81448/

 

Yep, got it..

Looking for a common ground or power that causes instruments and accessories to cut out when I shift into drive or use turn signal or hit bumps. If I slap the top of the dash or bottom of the column it sometimes all comes back on, or it all comes back on next morning..