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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. Feb 14, 2020 at 10:28 AM
    theblurry1

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    I really appreciate everyone's responses and letting me know if I'm in pink milkshake territory or not. The ATF lines (The left ones in that photo) only had pure red ATF in them, but they connected to the radiator which was the confusing part to me. I thought the transmission had its own cooler on the front.
     
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  2. Feb 14, 2020 at 11:12 AM
    Filthyphil

    Filthyphil Lions Not Sheep

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    That looks really good I need to do that badly, what did you do for prep? Did you use matte or gloss clear?
     
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  3. Feb 14, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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    It does, but the transmission fluid also goes through the bottom of the radiator.
     
  4. Feb 14, 2020 at 11:59 AM
    mcharfauros

    mcharfauros Hafa Adai

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    Anyone got a beat on this grille assembly? Found it local and really diggin’ it! Ran the part number through the old google search, and didn’t come up with much. Likely gonna grab it this weekend.

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  5. Feb 14, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    That looks like a Darrell Waltrip Special Edition Grille

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  6. Feb 14, 2020 at 12:11 PM
    mcharfauros

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    Appreciate it @speedtre
     
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  7. Feb 14, 2020 at 1:03 PM
    mcharfauros

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    Falken Friday at the Wood. My boy’s tires came in via FedEx. Wanted to get a full 5 but the deal was only for a set of 4. We will likely get a 5th one within 5K miles to work into a 5 tire rotation. Still gotta run down an alloy split spoke wheel.

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  8. Feb 14, 2020 at 1:29 PM
    MrDirtjumper

    MrDirtjumper Ol’ dickhead

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    My apologies if I scared you, I misread the entire post. I thought you were changing your coolant and there was ATF in there.

    I now see that you were changing the radiator and it makes total sense.
     
  9. Feb 14, 2020 at 1:49 PM
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    PM inbound :)
     
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  10. Feb 14, 2020 at 2:14 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    New speake day. One side is in. Immediate increase in clairity
    [​IMG]
     
  11. Feb 14, 2020 at 4:03 PM
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    Spent about 4.5 hours installing new steering rack bushings (including drive test time).

    Steering seems softer/spongier than prior. Steering is straight and true. No need for alignment. Less road feel and more Cadillac big car drive feel. Truck turns well but just feels softer.

    Old bushings were harder than the Energy Suspensions. Old bushings look to be Dorman per online studies with the split in the middle versus offset. Looks like the old bushings have been on a long time due to amount of corrosion.

    Torqued everything properly. Greased everything with the Energy Suspension grease. Rack has about 1/16” play side to side when the wheel is being turned. Looks like these new bushings have play ‘built in’ to them.

    I’ll live with these for a while and get used to them. Let the mojo settle in on them and then make a final decision. Its a definite change in the softer direction. Still a positive feel and the truck drives/tracks great, but its spongy and I feel less road.

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  12. Feb 14, 2020 at 4:13 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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    Gloss clear. Lots of prep. Sanded everything with emery cloth. Wiped everything down with denatured alcohol. Used playing cards around the wheel rim as a protection to keep paint spray off rubber tire. I removed tires and sprayed them flat on the ground. Did all the pre-prep with the tires on the truck.
     
  13. Feb 14, 2020 at 4:16 PM
    Filthyphil

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    I bought some wire wheels and sand paper going to get the paint tomorrow and get going. Thanks for the inspiration buddy!
     
  14. Feb 14, 2020 at 4:19 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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    You’ll be very impressed. Duplicolor Silver Wheel Paint and Gloss Clear. They have other colors. Auto stores carry their products.
     
  15. Feb 14, 2020 at 4:44 PM
    jImmegart

    jImmegart Second Youngest tundra owner in the west!

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    are they just plug and play?
     
  16. Feb 14, 2020 at 5:05 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    I wired them to the factory connector on the bracket. They do bolt right into the bracket
     
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  17. Feb 14, 2020 at 5:49 PM
    MrDirtjumper

    MrDirtjumper Ol’ dickhead

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    Hmm... Its possible that your bushings didn’t need replacing. With mine, my bushings were so old and dried that you could almost move the rack around by hand if it was on jack stands. This led to that “early 90s GM steering” where I could turn the wheel 20-30 degrees before I would get the actual wheels to move.

    If your rack wasn’t moving, I doubt you’d actually see any improvements.
     
  18. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:14 PM
    KarmaKannon

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    That's exactly the opposite of what I experienced. Crazy.
    Just from messing around with mine I can say that even 2-3" in length can be noticed if you are going the wrong direction. Maybe I didn't notice much difference if I was on the short side of optimal and I added a bit, but if I shortened it anymore I'd notice it right away. 27-33" sounds like about where I am if I recall. Mine might be a bit shorter. I completely forgot to check mine. I'll try and remember tomorrow.
     
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  19. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:14 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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    You are correct. I ordered these thinking my originals were original and these would be an upgrade. After I got them I went under to inspect pre-install and I saw what looked like non-OEM bushings. No recollection of who put these in or when but they are obviously aged a few years, but not worn. I couldn’t break the bolts due to no impact wrench at the time so I shelved these. Fast forward to today and I can feel a difference once in hand between the two.

    Been reading reviews and hearing complaints about Dorman being hard plastic, but seems thats what you want. These Energy Suspensions feel squishy in hand. The steering wheel turns and reacts at the same degrees of turning but just feels softer. I need drive it some more. Think maybe these were design for rock climber goons.

    Time will tell and I’ll report back.
     
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  20. Feb 14, 2020 at 8:39 PM
    artsr2002

    artsr2002 2005 Tundra DC SR5

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    My new headunit came in today and I got it mounted up. I'm powering the backup camera using the switched accessory wire on the headunit so I can use the camera anytime using the headunit cam button. I'm also going to connect the reverse trigger so it'll auto switch when in reverse. I saw a video for a Sequioa where the owner found a reverse trigger wire taped up in the dash. No luck on my 2005 SR5 so I'll just run a trigger wire back to the reverse lights tomorrow when I run the camera video cable to the back. Any tips on routing the video cable? Are there any grommets in the floor or door sills I can use? I didn't get a chance to look for myself today as I waited for FedEx and got started on the temp install before I fell asleep.

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  21. Feb 14, 2020 at 9:02 PM
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    flowmaster 40, DDI injectors, sliders, bumper
    Decided to touch up my bumper today with bedliner. Looks much better
     
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  22. Feb 14, 2020 at 9:21 PM
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    Any one have any recommendations for replacement front headlights? I want to replace them but I cant really decide which to get. I also maybe wanted to try the corners smoked and the centers clear but I cant find any smoked corners by them self's.

    I still have these clear corners that didn't fit very well but maybe I can make a bracket to get them to work.

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    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008G35SZK/ref=psdc_318323011_t1_B016EBJR8Y
     
  23. Feb 14, 2020 at 9:34 PM
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    These new speakers blow the originals out of the water. And the bass is much better. They fit the factory bracket perfect too [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]tweeters are in too. Made some spacers and used good 3m tape to put them in stock location. Original cover is still on
     
  24. Feb 14, 2020 at 10:13 PM
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  25. Feb 14, 2020 at 10:15 PM
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    Breaking Benjamin. A classic.
     
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  26. Feb 14, 2020 at 11:40 PM
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    Saw this from another member. Reverse

    Also there is a switched 12v source in your trailer harness so no need to run back to stereo. .

    There is a grommet under drivers seat that I used to run camera wire it if cab.

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  27. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:21 AM
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    i've found it to be the best spot for the signal. its actually where the factory nav trucks get the signal (yes they get reverse signal, but had no backup camera)
     
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  28. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:24 AM
    artsr2002

    artsr2002 2005 Tundra DC SR5

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    Excellent thanks for the info guys. One more thing, I want to route the USB input and install it on the front of the console using one of those switch blanks. Does anyone have a link for a USB port that snaps in place of the switch blanks? Thanks.
     
  29. Feb 15, 2020 at 12:39 AM
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    I’m sure they exist, but I have yet to find one. The ones I’ve found are power only
     
  30. Feb 15, 2020 at 1:04 AM
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    artsr2002 2005 Tundra DC SR5

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