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Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Voss, Oct 10, 2020.

  1. Nov 7, 2020 at 3:37 PM
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    You rubbing on the inner fenders and pinch welds? Looks great btw
     
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  2. Nov 7, 2020 at 4:03 PM
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    took off the mud flaps and trimmed inside of the bumper. Tomorrow I’ll know if I rub anywhere else on the trail.

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  3. Nov 7, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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    Ya bud, in SoCal. Sorry to hear about your loss.
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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    Voss

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    Parked on flat area, measurements are;

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    front:
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    Passenger 37 1/2”

    Couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.
     
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  5. Nov 8, 2020 at 6:35 PM
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    Went out on a trail today. Didn’t rub anywhere but the rear hit the super bump multiple times. Not sure if this is normal. Good fun day

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  6. Nov 9, 2020 at 8:26 PM
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    Have 33s in my garage right now and these where the exact images I was looking for to cut my own bumper. Im alittle lower in the front but I have some 5100s that need to be put on which will put me at almost the same height in the front hopfully
     
  7. Nov 10, 2020 at 4:19 AM
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    Reminds me of St. Barts in the dry season.
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:53 AM
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    If you have stock UCAs you might have issues raising over 1”.
     
  9. Nov 10, 2020 at 1:09 PM
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    Im at .75" lift already with no problems, at 21.5. Only going up another .63" so Ill be right at 22.1".

    Should be fine, Im waiting on some control arms anyway but it just might be awhile

    Also, is that a new bumper? It doesn't look saggy at all.
     
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  10. Nov 10, 2020 at 2:46 PM
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    Cool. Not a new bumper, actually pretty beat up so I drilled holes in the bumper and used zip ties to pull/hold the sides up.
     
  11. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    Id love to see some pictures of that if you could. The previous owner got in a little accident and the bumper sags alittle bit and I was looking for a way to pull it up
     
  12. Nov 11, 2020 at 12:12 AM
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    Looks like I need to find a set of 33s to test fit before I commit to 33s ideally no trimming is my goal.
     
  13. Nov 11, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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    Here’s a pic of the zip ties but after you mentioned the bumper sag, I checked mine and it did sag a bit so I checked to find what was causing the sag. On mine it seems to mainly be these 2 clips on the bottom of the bumper. Pics of what I did to lift up my bumper below and it net me an extra 1/2” of space between tire and bumper.

    Zip ties;
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    Here’s where I figured was causing the sag in my bumper; the clips on the bottom of the bumper.
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    Made a quick stop at the hardware store, spent about $10 for

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    Cut the metal to the size I wanted and used it to support the bottom of the bumper. There’s an open metal tube right above the clip area to bolt on to.
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    Before:
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    After;
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  14. Nov 11, 2020 at 12:46 PM
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    Any issues with your spacers?
     
  15. Nov 11, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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    I don’t have any spacers
     
  16. Nov 11, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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    The spidertrax spacers....
     
  17. Nov 11, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    No issues yet. Check them from time to time and they’ve always been tight. Even after hitting the trails.
     
  18. Nov 11, 2020 at 1:23 PM
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    I've had spidertrax spacers for a year and a half now and 5 trips to moab, 25,000 miles on them and no issues at all.
     
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  19. Nov 11, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    Looks sharp! I like your fix for the front bumper. I've been using zipties for a bit, but might have to look into trying what you did.
    I also really like the color matched grill pieces and mirrors. Much better than the chrome.
     
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  20. Nov 11, 2020 at 3:54 PM
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    Thanks
     
  21. Nov 12, 2020 at 12:54 PM
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    Do you have anymore of those metal plates you made? Im trying to find something similar but cant seem to find anything. Also I dont have a cutting tool that can cut metal at the moment
     
  22. Nov 12, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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    I can make a couple for you. Where in California are you?
     
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  23. Nov 12, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    Costa Mesa, in Orange county
     
  24. Nov 12, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    Not too far, I’m in Los Angeles
     
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  25. Nov 15, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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    Message me your address. I’ll mail these to you.

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  26. Nov 15, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    Thank you! I will right now!
     
  27. Nov 20, 2020 at 10:51 PM
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    Hey, how did you get the bolt in nut side up? I couldnt fit my hand in there at all, did you remove anything?
     
  28. Nov 21, 2020 at 5:46 AM
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  29. Nov 21, 2020 at 11:16 AM
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  30. Nov 21, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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    Remove the 3 screws on the bottom of the bumper holding this in place.
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    You can move it enough to fit your hand in there
     
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