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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. Jul 8, 2023 at 6:36 AM
    Anvilhead

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    New wheels. After 7 years in Austin, the steel rims were rusted to hell. IMG_20230706_073550.jpg
     
  2. Jul 8, 2023 at 6:55 AM
    metalpete

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    Toytech 2.0 Coilovers Camburg UCA's JBA headers Dynomax cat-back exhaust 90-221HD Leafs
    Nice, lookin good. My truck is the same color and it makes wheel shopping difficult.
     
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  3. Jul 8, 2023 at 11:33 AM
    Anvilhead

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    We needed tires. Wife said, "Look at my tires. They have a funny pattern on the tread." "Honey, those are wear bars. You need new tires." We were leaving for MT in 5 days. We ordered tires and set up appointment for following morning. Before she headed out, I texted her to ask the guy if they had any standard rims. The website had lots of expensive wheels to choose from.

    She forwarded a photo of something they had for $99 each (AB Legacy). I texted back to say, "Put them on too." Looks like a totally different truck now.
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2023 at 12:46 PM
    bfunke

    bfunke Tundra Curmudgeon

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    Was doing some electrical work for our HOA and broke the handle trying to open my tailgate. Local dealer wanted to bend me over to the tune of $267 for just the part. Got one from Napa made by Dorman for $100. Guess I should have checked the Rock first as their's is $62.
     
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  5. Jul 8, 2023 at 1:03 PM
    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000 Limited TRD AC 4X4 Thunder Grey 272k miles. 2019 Limited TRD CM 4x4 - SOLD
    Bilstein 5100's 16x8 589's with 265/75/16 and 1.25" spacers Flowmaster 50 series over the axle dump Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE topper - Rhino Vortex rack
    :worthless:
     
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  6. Jul 8, 2023 at 5:55 PM
    Galladanb

    Galladanb New Member

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    May not be much to some, but it’s huge for us… We’re in our 70’s, and we are just not as flexible as we used to be. Heck it took us 10 days to change the alternator in our Acadia…! Yep that’s us, all right!

    Anyway we bought the 02 Tundra about two weeks ago, and this has been our first project… The truck already had an aftermarket touch screen head unit, that we were not sure that we were going to keep. Turns out it’s not all that bad after all…

    so, based on this guy’s recommendation, we bought a backup camera and installed it. Well, our son dropped by and ran the wire from the tailgate up to the cab area for us. See we simply cannot get down on the ground very easily anymore…

    Huge shoutout to “Shifty” for all of his advice and friendship n getting this done! Literally could not have done it with out his help! No kidding, you roc, SIR!

    so, here’s the inspiration video…
    https://youtu.be/OCyjZMTydXM

    And here’s the camera part…
    NATIKA Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H852D49
     
  7. Jul 8, 2023 at 6:07 PM
    Galladanb

    Galladanb New Member

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    And… btw…

    While we were back at the taillight end, we installed these…
    Limited-time deal: Alla Lighting 912 921 LED Bulbs for Back-up Reverse Lights, 6000K Xenon White CAN-BUS 4014 30-SMD T10 T15 906 W16W 921K 922, 360° Light Backup, Cargo Lights Replacement, Extremely Super Bright https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FHNZKW

    OMG! Super bright! Pictures later, but only “after” shots, because we didn’t take any before the change out! Sorry!

    Here’s our inspiration video for this project…
    https://youtu.be/tO-vFzCaABM
     
  8. Jul 8, 2023 at 7:54 PM
    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    I have my original one too, if you can send yours back. Works fine. Black plastic.
     
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  9. Jul 9, 2023 at 5:16 AM
    NUDRAT

    NUDRAT 6 lug life

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    Let me encourage you to replace the bulbs in your cargo light as well. The stock bulbs can melt the socket, cooler LED bulbs are a smart & easy upgrade.
     
  10. Jul 9, 2023 at 7:34 AM
    Galladanb

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    Yes! I think I may have enough in the ones I bought…? And, I certainly plan on doing them as well! Thanks!
     
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  11. Jul 9, 2023 at 9:37 AM
    PenderBen

    PenderBen Forum lurker…

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    Yeah, they’re great for the cargo lights as they actually put out enough light to use at night.
    There are three in there including the brake light, you can swap them all to that style LED without issue.
     
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  12. Jul 9, 2023 at 10:10 AM
    bfunke

    bfunke Tundra Curmudgeon

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    Thanks Dave. I’ll just use the Napa part and chalk it up to experience.
     
  13. Jul 9, 2023 at 3:30 PM
    Jasons2006Tundra

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    Added the plug n play Crux blue tooth. I did the same in my Taco years ago. These blue tooth units work flawlessly, never any issues connecting, unlike my wife's damn Subaru
    20230709_162408.jpg 20230709_162437.jpg
     
  14. Jul 9, 2023 at 3:35 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` Yes, this is the third room

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    Hadn't seen that one yet. GTA's 1st Gen Tundra kit is the one I usually recommend and see folks running. Adds full hands-free integration for phone usage.

     
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  15. Jul 9, 2023 at 3:41 PM
    Jasons2006Tundra

    Jasons2006Tundra New Member

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    The Crux BT is just simple blue tooth plus a usb port and aux port. As far as hands free functions I just say "hey Google"
     
  16. Jul 9, 2023 at 3:56 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` Yes, this is the third room

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    Yup. Sounds like a cool option. Honestly, a lot of guys who bought the Alpine I have got it for CarPlay purposes. I just needed Bluetooth integration for hands-free (it's illegal to hold phone while driving in GA). I thought about keeping it all stock with such a low-mile gem of a truck, but the basshead in me reared its ugly head and ... yeah.
     
  17. Jul 9, 2023 at 4:01 PM
    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    Those stock stereos are clean but I mean, tech has evolved so much and double din units are so damn easy…
     
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  18. Jul 9, 2023 at 4:44 PM
    Nicklovin

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    That’s pretty cool. Does it plug into the stock harness pretty easily? I need something like that for my C5
     
  19. Jul 9, 2023 at 4:56 PM
    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Good luck on those OEM radios lasting. I got about about 10 yrs out of mine with daily use before the amp got a solder crack in it somewhere making the volume level cut in and out.
     
  20. Jul 9, 2023 at 4:57 PM
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    yep, it’s on the calendar for tomorrow!
    Are they the t10, or t5, or???
     
  21. Jul 9, 2023 at 5:56 PM
    shifty`

    shifty` Yes, this is the third room

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    Some people are just hardcore about having the original OEM stuff in there. My low-mile OEM amp, my OEM head unit, and my OEM speakers all went to someone who was in that boat. Their radio harness got hacked by a PO, they went the distance to have someone replace the harness with OEM, wire in the OEM radio and amp, and install the speakers.

    It is what it is. Some folks are nostalgiac ... or something :D
     
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  22. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:12 PM
    abcinv

    abcinv OEM (+) Junkie

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    I’m still rocking my tape deck! Though I did add the GTA kit (hands 98% free) and a “sub” but peeping in its all OEM.

    Once it becomes my daily I see myself upgrading, CarPlay is just too nice.
     
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  23. Jul 9, 2023 at 6:15 PM
    PenderBen

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    Looks like the ones I ordered/used are T15
     
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  24. Jul 9, 2023 at 7:17 PM
    Jasons2006Tundra

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    Yep, my oem radio has a 12 pin connection. I believe this was for an optional cd changer. The Crux blue tooth plugs into that, then I just push the cd button twice to toggle between the cd deck and the cd changer (now bluetooth)
     
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  25. Jul 9, 2023 at 8:11 PM
    Nicklovin

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    Darn that’s pretty sweet! Nice, clean and convenient
     
  26. Jul 9, 2023 at 8:54 PM
    artsr2002

    artsr2002 2005 Tundra DC SR5

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    Less chances of a crackhead breaking your window to steal yo shit if he sees an old school cassette tape deck in your rig. Ah, who am I kidding, crackheads will steal anything they can get their dam hands on. LOL. :D
     
  27. Jul 9, 2023 at 9:42 PM
    NickB_01TRD

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

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    Yeah my OEM radio was replaced in the first 3 days of owning the truck. Gotta have my Bluetooth and decent UI for it.
     
  28. Jul 10, 2023 at 5:46 AM
    shifty`

    shifty` Yes, this is the third room

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    Around here, you can't even leave visible change in your floorboard. $200+ window gone over a 32¢ on the floorboard. I've seen crackheads in the city smash a window on prospect alone - an empty pack of cigarettes someone left on their seat. I get it, smokes are expensive these days, glad I'm not a burdened slave to the nicotine dick, but ... I can't even imagine how pissed I'd be. Insult to injury, my coworker parked in an uncovered spot and a t-storm hit before he realized anything happened.
     
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  29. Jul 10, 2023 at 10:14 AM
    daveeasa

    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    Yeah, the only thing I like about stock radios is the theft deterrence factor. That’s why I have one. But I still think it kinda sucks.
     
  30. Jul 10, 2023 at 10:27 AM
    shifty`

    shifty` Yes, this is the third room

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    No reason you can't cannibalize a dead OEM unit for its face, then mockup a cover-over panel to drop over your flatscreen aftermarket radio. That's what I used to do in my car back in my late teens/early 20s when I was doing ceiling light fixture retrofits in grocery stores. I had to park my Civic at the shop for days at a time while I drove the crew around in a G20 cargo van and trailer full of fixtures/ballasts/lights all over FL and GA. I took a faceplate off a crap radio, and used rubber to shim it so it'd stay in place. Dropped it into the glovebox when not in use. Then again, my system was worth more than the damn car at the time, shitbox '95 4dr sedan.
     
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