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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. Aug 22, 2025 at 6:23 AM
    NickB_01TRD

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

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    Be sure and go OEM on gauge sensor. I bought a cheap one for my old camry a long time ago and the gauge reads way off.

    As stated if you can hook up an OBD scanner and temps show proper you don't need to replace the ECU sensor only the gauge.
     
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  2. Aug 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
    Voss

    Voss Not a new member

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    Ya it’ll be OEM. Gonna change both since I’m in there.
     
  3. Aug 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
    manofsteele2003

    manofsteele2003 New Member

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    Westcott designs 3"/1" lift 295/70/18 Falken Wildpeak RTs Canvasback cargo liner aFe Tow hooks
    I just ordered a Prinsu rack for it, nice to have the extra storage.
     
  4. Aug 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, SSEM #5/25, 6 lug enthusiast

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    The SoAz….. big surprise
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    2006 DC 4.88s Elocker and some other trippy stuff
    Bone stock
    Your gas mileage will say otherwise
     
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  5. Aug 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
    Aerindel

    Aerindel New Member

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    It's a tundra.....as long as MPG is a positive number it's good.
     
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  6. Aug 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, SSEM #5/25, 6 lug enthusiast

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    The SoAz….. big surprise
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    Bone stock
    On our 4r I’d say we took a 3-4mpg hit putting a hipster gobi rack and ladder on it; the ladder is absolutely useless and we use the rack on average .5 times a year(before the tundra we used it more)
     
  7. Aug 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
    Voss

    Voss Not a new member

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    Interesting. My MPG improved with my roof rack. Then again I had my tent up there free ballin b4. Feel the rack eased the hit on the tent. Got like 1mpg better
     
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  8. Aug 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
    CORNELIUSGUN

    CORNELIUSGUN New Member

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    EZ Lift ARE High-rise Camper Topper

    Timing belt and sway bar links put in at 183k miles!

    BE WARNED: the seller of mine said he changed it at 100k. The condition of the belt did not look like it…. Looked original - I gasped when inspecting. Be sure to look at that!
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
    ATundraPersons

    ATundraPersons Lessons Learned, Money Burned...

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    Parts came in and I've dealt with my window problem. Windows now work fine. Also had time to restore the plastic on the bumper and side trim. Used Solution Finish Plastic Restorer recommended by JDMDriveway on Youtube. Worked great. Truck looks way better with the plastic restored.thumbnail_IMG_2661.jpg
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
    manofsteele2003

    manofsteele2003 New Member

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    Westcott designs 3"/1" lift 295/70/18 Falken Wildpeak RTs Canvasback cargo liner aFe Tow hooks
    Eh, not concerned with gas mileage, all my shit is in the teens anyways.
     
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  11. Aug 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000 Limited TRD AC 4X4 Thunder Grey 278k miles. *SOLD* 2019 Limited TRD CM 4x4
    Bilstein 5100's on the forbidden notch Husky HD rear leafs 16x8 Eagle Alloy 187's with 285/75/16 MagnaFlow 3" flow through Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE Mpulse topper - Rhino Vortex rack
    Same on my wife’s JGC. Dropped from 23mpg hwy to 19mpg.
     
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