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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 4, 2022 at 5:25 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Those look sweet and I like how you are tracking travel. I push my rubber up all the time. If that surface rust bothers you, wire brush it a tad and just mask off your cable and new shocks, etc. and blow some rattle can around. After it gets dirty again it will blend great. Then shoot almost anything with some oil or silicone included at it. That rear is pretty clean in general.
     
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  2. Sep 4, 2022 at 5:37 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Ran the portable Bissel around the upholstery today. cleaned some plastics as well and a quick run of the exterior. Very slow moving though, it's really hot for SoCal. Oh yeah, driver seat belt was disgusting. Hot water w/Dawn and borax soak did a good quick job. Dried it with a towel and then air dried in about 20 minutes thanks to the heat.
     
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  3. Sep 4, 2022 at 6:17 PM
    805Tundra

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    Mine were definitely a bitch to install as well. Mine didn’t come compressed and strapped which would have made it much easier IMO. You will love them though. Very happy with mine so far
     
  4. Sep 4, 2022 at 6:21 PM
    Kimosabe

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    Got the new steering rack in and steering shaft seal replaced. Took a lunch break and then dove into the LCAs. Got one side out and the new one almost fully installed.
    So far so good. Milwaukee sawzall with Diablo carbide blade is making quick work of anything that’s seized. Hopefully button everything up tomorrow and get it in for an alignment.
    Thanks for the assistance @FrenchToasty I appreciate it.
     
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  5. Sep 4, 2022 at 7:39 PM
    bulltrout

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    Here's one 100 miles after installing 5100s with 884s. 5100s replaced stock shocks in rear, nothing else. Stock tire size, soon to be replaced. How big can I go without trimming? I'm considering 255/80r17s.
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  6. Sep 4, 2022 at 8:31 PM
    KingSequioa007

    KingSequioa007 Dreaming of URD S/C

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    Current mods: AFE Cold air intake, AFE TB Spacer,JBA Long tube headers, DD full cat back race exhaust, pedal commander pedal controller, URD MAF Calibrator tuned by Mike @ Autowave, DD 12 hole 320CC injectors, R9K ECU reflash,Solid Off road mounts. Future upgrades: 4.8 gears and LSD, ,long travel kit.
    It's currently too hot to do anything in Socal. You're a brave man to be out there shampooing your interior.
     
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  7. Sep 4, 2022 at 8:33 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    How hot was it today, like 89?
     
  8. Sep 4, 2022 at 8:37 PM
    KingSequioa007

    KingSequioa007 Dreaming of URD S/C

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    Current mods: AFE Cold air intake, AFE TB Spacer,JBA Long tube headers, DD full cat back race exhaust, pedal commander pedal controller, URD MAF Calibrator tuned by Mike @ Autowave, DD 12 hole 320CC injectors, R9K ECU reflash,Solid Off road mounts. Future upgrades: 4.8 gears and LSD, ,long travel kit.
    Like 92 in SD which is cooler. Probably 100 in LA. Saturday was 104 in Riverside. Pretty nasty.
     
  9. Sep 4, 2022 at 8:38 PM
    des2mtn

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    That's why I went out of state. It was over 100 and humid last week, probably worse now with the heat wave. Inland SD gets hot AF.
     
  10. Sep 4, 2022 at 8:41 PM
    alb1k

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    at 0900, and I'm 1/2 mile from the ocean.
     
  11. Sep 4, 2022 at 8:43 PM
    des2mtn

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    Not a day to be barefoot on the sand..
     
  12. Sep 4, 2022 at 8:44 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    No, blisters before you realize it.
     
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  13. Sep 4, 2022 at 8:48 PM
    des2mtn

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    Water temp isn't looking too bad though, 75 at La Jolla
     
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  14. Sep 4, 2022 at 8:55 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    wow
     
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  15. Sep 4, 2022 at 10:40 PM
    805Tundra

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    80’s at the beach…I’m in love
     
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  16. Sep 4, 2022 at 10:42 PM
    des2mtn

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    When we hit 80s a few years ago I was at the beach everyday and I don't even know how to surf. Just gotta do the sting ray shuffle
     
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  17. Sep 4, 2022 at 10:43 PM
    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Ben is also pumped the wind isn't in his face for now.
     
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  18. Sep 4, 2022 at 10:47 PM
    des2mtn

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    When are you guys teaching me how to surf :(
     
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    805Tundra

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    Fuuuu surfed all day today lol. Can’t remember the last time it was glassy all day. Ready for fall
     
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  20. Sep 4, 2022 at 10:49 PM
    805Tundra

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    I got you you! Anytime your up my way I got boards and a suit
     
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  21. Sep 4, 2022 at 11:16 PM
    Casper421

    Casper421 Toyota RidgeTrac driver!

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  22. Sep 5, 2022 at 12:11 AM
    Cummins3500

    Cummins3500 Never finishes.....

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    Any of y’all wanna take a stab at this? Wife’s 07 sequoia, open the door this evening, to get something out and now the dome light in the 2nd row won’t go off. Tried slamming all the doors, changed the position on the switch itself, pulled the 10 amp fuse for the dome circuit, and verified all the door weren’t sticking.

    weird part is all the other lights, associated with the dome circuit work as they should. That bulb brights when you open the door, and then goes back too dimly lit when you shut it but stays on after the timer kills all the other lights. It also stayed on when I pulled the fuse for the dome circuit. I guess it’s worth noting it is an led bulb from diode dynamics. For now I pulled the bulb and I guess I’ll try swapping a new one sometime tomorrow.

    anybody else got any ideas?
     
  23. Sep 5, 2022 at 6:32 AM
    shifty`

    shifty` Is the Gila Copter a love machine?

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    New 150A time, eh? I'd give you the spare low-mile 100A Denso I've got on-hand, but not sure it'd do you any good.
    It's super cheap to get new brushes for your existing alt, then swap in. Rebuilding is pretty easy with kits, also.

    These are usually a simple circuit, tied to the pin switch/plunger on the door. On most cars, there's one screw holding the pin switch in, though you may need to lift up the rubber boot. First thing I'd do is install a non-LED bulb, see if it continues. Then pop out and disco both the rear door switches and see if it continues. Based on what I saw, I'd do other tests. Curious, does pulling the dome fuse kill any other courtesy lights?

    What @alb1k said. Stiff bristle wire brush, clean the areas with spray can 'paint prep', then hit w/satin finish black Rustoleum. I used the same on my factory tow/hitch receiver area when I replaced my bumper a couple years ago, no rust has returned since, and you can't even tell it's not factory after the paint has a light coat of dust etc.

    1st step is to get into the water. :bananadance:

    Honestly, the hardest part is probably learning how to get up and I suppose also "when" to get up. It's something you can and should prepare for in advance. If you don't do squats regularly, start doing them with or w/o weight for a few weeks before your big day. Doing weighted shrugs will help too w/paddling. Do yourself a favor and have someone show you paddle-out tricks so you don't find every wave knocking you back, else you'll get burnt out each time you paddle out.

    Expect your lats and especially your traps to be sore af the next day from paddling and your core to be sore from getting up. Oh, and nipple rash (/surf rash) is very, very real :rofl:
     
  24. Sep 5, 2022 at 7:03 AM
    Cummins3500

    Cummins3500 Never finishes.....

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    you the man. Found my trouble maker. Pulling the fuse kills the whole circuit. So none of my entrance lights come on. I’ve got some rigid industries rock lights tied to the dome lights. Cut those loose and problem solved. I should’ve looked there first but I was pissed at 2:45 in the morning when the light wouldn’t go off and trying to grab sleep in between calls for work . Got a constant ground somewhere where they’re spliced together. I’ll check it another day.

    bought my own headache with the rock lights but they’ve been flawless for over a yr and super helpful for when the little dudes chunk stuff out the door in the dark :rofl:
     
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  25. Sep 5, 2022 at 10:13 AM
    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    I’d split rock lights off on a separate fuse and circuit w relay. That should help a bunch.
     
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  26. Sep 5, 2022 at 4:01 PM
    Kimosabe

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    Well, I got very close to finishing the lower control arms, but hit a snag.
    The LCA cam bolts are two different sizes for front and rear. Has anyone else come across this? I thought they were all the same size. Now I have to wait until these come in to get the truck aligned and be able to drive it.

    One cam is longer than the other as seen here

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    Then, I get one bolt off intact and it's longer than what the parts site said as seen here. WTF?!!!

    [​IMG]
     
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  27. Sep 5, 2022 at 4:36 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    I haven’t started mine yet due to the tire issue. So, I’m confused. What is the size of the CAM sleeve it came out of there? Is it longer than the ones you ordered?

    Edit: Are you saying the bolts are listed as the same size on the parts website? That would be wrong.

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  28. Sep 5, 2022 at 5:42 PM
    Kimosabe

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    When I ordered mine there were part #s for the cam sleeve ending in 20 and 30. The 30 is for the front and is slightly longer than the back cam sleeve.
    I tried “persuading” it to fit, but no luck. Both front bolts were the longer length. The old cam sleeves had to be cut out so I couldn’t compare them to the new ones.
     
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  29. Sep 5, 2022 at 7:49 PM
    NickB_01TRD

    NickB_01TRD You don't need less cars, just more driveway.

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    Reminder to all to check the Insides of your tires on all your cars just in case of this exact thing.

    Get that rear axle wire wheeled and painted at the very least. Wouldn't ever want that cover to rot out then leak.
    Give it the ol PHM special with the silicone lubricant. Makes them retract like new.
     
  30. Sep 6, 2022 at 4:00 AM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    That’s really bizarre. That would imply the sleeves you bought are shorter in length than what you cut out if the old bolts fit in them but not the new ones. I’ll check mine as soon as the rain lets up.
     

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