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What have you done to your 1st gen Tundra today?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by T-Rex266, Sep 7, 2015.

  1. Sep 7, 2015 at 8:47 AM
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    T-Rex266

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  2. Sep 7, 2015 at 1:00 PM
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    LOTSOFTOYS

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    Sitting waiting for paint;)
     
  3. Sep 7, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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    yep bank account is running low from it..
    Waiting to see the final product.

    Im on hiatus with mine so no posting.
     
  4. Sep 9, 2015 at 6:13 PM
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  5. Sep 9, 2015 at 6:58 PM
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    Mike

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    yep bank account is running low from it..
    That box looks familiar. So much for the fragile writing on it.

    Looking good man.
     
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  6. Sep 10, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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    LOTSOFTOYS

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    ;) it served it's purpose
     
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  7. Oct 4, 2015 at 12:19 PM
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    chunk

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    Bone stock
    Truck hinge-001.jpg Truck hinge-002.jpg Well, not too exciting, but i fixed the rear pop out window hinges yesterday. One was completely broken and the other was cracked through. Cheers.
     
  8. Mar 7, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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    Added TRD PRO 18 in wheels, and TRD dual exhaust. More to come.
    Put on a Volant CAI, and Magnaflow cat back exhaust single in, single out 2 1/2 in to 3 in.
     
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  9. Mar 7, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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    LOTSOFTOYS

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    Fuck yeah^^^
    Do me a favor, let me know if u set a p0101 code in the near future. Probably while towing, I'd be curious
     
  10. Mar 10, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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    rdp5008

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    ARE Camper Shell
    ^^^^^ I did this today!
    Also replaced the struts on my camper shell so I don't get knocked in the head every time I open the back camper shell window.
     
  11. Mar 11, 2016 at 5:15 PM
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    I will let you know if I get a code next time I pull anything. Probably won't be for a while.
     
  12. Mar 11, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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    shorty8341

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    Added TRD PRO 18 in wheels, and TRD dual exhaust. More to come.
    Just ordered JBA headers. I will put those on in about a week, along with replacing my water pump, lower ball joints, and fixing my oil leak from my right side valve cover.
     
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  13. Mar 11, 2016 at 6:57 PM
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    LOTSOFTOYS

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    Passenger side valve cover? Probably not the valve cover.... can seals are known to leak,specifically the pass side. Kind of an extensive repair, intake camshaft has to come out.
     
  14. Mar 11, 2016 at 8:11 PM
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    If it is im not worried. Not too hard of a repair. I'm a toyota tech lol. But usually if you remove the cover and front cap, replace the gasket and put down fipg your good. Most of the ones I've seen weren't the cam seal. But if is then I'll take care of it.
     
  15. Mar 11, 2016 at 8:43 PM
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    LOTSOFTOYS

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    Well then u know how to do it; ) I'm a tech too, where u work? I did both mine and replaced seals, stupid not to since ur in there.
     
  16. Mar 13, 2016 at 8:26 AM
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    FirstGenTundra

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    I sold mine to my dad. Now hunting for a third gen.
     
  17. Mar 16, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    Do these help with holding latch tighter?
    Where can they be found?
     
  18. Mar 16, 2016 at 10:23 PM
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  19. Mar 17, 2016 at 1:14 PM
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  20. Apr 3, 2016 at 3:13 PM
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    freerider8

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    Fuel Wheels. Lift Kit. Duel Exhaust.
    Changed oil and filter today. Put Mobil 1 5w 30 in with Toyota filter. Changed out the air filter to K&N Filter. Installed a exhaust tip on the tailpipe. Cut off 3 inches of the tailpipe so it doesn't stick out too much. I like the look, eventually hope to put on a Magnaflow muffler to give it more of a throaty growl.

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  21. Apr 4, 2016 at 6:54 PM
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    Picked up some herculiner from Lowe's with a gift card I had from Christmas

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  22. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:24 PM
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    LOTSOFTOYS

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    I did hurculiner on my taco... lot of work i thought.... works well tho
     
  23. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:56 PM
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    Thanks, I probably scuffed up the paint more than I should have but I wasn't in a hurry.
     
  24. Apr 5, 2016 at 6:57 PM
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    Yes it was more work than I anticipated, but it turned out nice. You rolled it over your plastic Tacoma liner?
     
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  25. Apr 6, 2016 at 12:48 PM
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    LOTSOFTOYS

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    Hahahaha no, I did exactly what you did.
     
  26. Apr 7, 2016 at 5:41 PM
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    freerider8

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    Minimal but just had a recent surgery so mods are very limited. Can't drive for two weeks so I am bored out of my mind. Installed new these new lights inside to try and provide more interior lighting. They are ok, not totally sure how I feel about them yet. Old lights are the yellow look, I definitely like the blue look better.

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  27. Apr 12, 2016 at 5:02 PM
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    Added TRD PRO 18 in wheels, and TRD dual exhaust. More to come.
    Changed out my water pump, new front crank seal, new cam seals, and headers installed.
     
  28. Apr 15, 2016 at 12:38 PM
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    freerider8

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    Installed the side window covers today now that it is finally warm enough to do so. I posted a before and after photo. I definitely like the look it provides. My only regret is on the drivers side for the rear window the cover is placed a little toward the front of the truck by about an 1/4 inch or so too much and when the window is open it pushes out on the cover. Live and learn, should have opened the window first to do a test run. Just won't open it I guess. Otherwise a very easy install, just have to take your time to line them up good.

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  29. Apr 15, 2016 at 5:32 PM
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    LOTSOFTOYS

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    Which headers!?
     
  30. Apr 15, 2016 at 10:34 PM
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