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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 20, 2021 at 4:59 PM
    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Just got back from a day trip to Helen, GA. I've barely driven the truck the past month so it was nice getting time behind the wheel. Hit a few short roads/trails on the way back. North GA is nice. We passed a gas station/market called Booger Hollow and a Pharmacy that also sold guns. I love the south!

    On the road to this waterfall there were some fun water crossings.
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    https://youtu.be/pe2TKKkpK_k

    https://youtu.be/ZEdfNVFZAuU



    On the way back we spotted a first gen pulling another first gen. If you're a member here, I waved.:wave:


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  2. Feb 20, 2021 at 5:13 PM
    Thrussn

    Thrussn Plastidip Hoe

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    Bilstein 5100s, SickHIDs projector housings, Plastidip everything, TRD Pro style rims, LEDs everywhere, SUPERBUMP bumpstops. Firestone Riderite air bag springs, Deaver G57s, Onboard VIAIR system, Backup Camera, light bar behind the bumper, CGS catback, Exhaust cutout after cats, JBA Shorty headers, JBA Y-Pipe, pioneer deck, pioneer speakers, kicker 10" sub w/ amp, door sound deadening, Dirtydeeds 12 pin injectors, UniChip, Skid Row Skidplate, EZ Oil Drain valve (Better than Fumoto), Oil Catch Can, & 4WD Conversion
    Decided I'd go outside and do something today since the weather was above freezing. I rotated my tires and broke out the power washer. I sprayed the underbody, wheel wells, wheels, and frame pretty thoroughly to get the packed sand, salt, and dirt out.

    I figured it would be a good opportunity to show the front end and the new bits while I was there.
     
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  3. Feb 20, 2021 at 5:57 PM
    speedtre

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    The Helen area is our go too for some USFS road exploring....love that area.
     
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  4. Feb 20, 2021 at 6:02 PM
    FirstGenVol

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    It was our first time. Long drive for us. I uploaded the GA Traverse into Gaia. Recommended that road for you to try. Easy hike to that waterfall. Hatchet Creek Rd.
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2021 at 7:22 PM
    des2mtn

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    Where my wheels stop rolling
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    Ended up going on a run as promised and put about 100 miles on the truck. Everything is holding up and the pedal feels fine. I definitely feel like the truck has better stopping power now so I will consider the discs and MC an upgrade in my book. It seems like the ABS was kicking on less in the dirt which is a positive. Going to go on a few trips here shortly and then it'll be time to start tearing into the front end again

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  6. Feb 20, 2021 at 7:41 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    You weren’t suppose to find me!


    Just kidding.
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2021 at 7:51 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    So it’s a guy on T4R, you can message him there or I can give you his email, but his kit is like 50$ but doesn’t include block off plates(for pre valve failures) but you can buy them separately if your valves have failed. Even with the block off plates it’s cheaper than Hewitt kits.
    Slyfox75 is his username.
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2021 at 7:56 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    Interesting. I’ll keep it in mind.

    I was in talks with someone about possibly modifying the ECU to completely remove the SAI system.. nothing yet. But it may happen. And if does thats the route I’m going.



    because then I could run a TRD blower without plenum spacers
     
  9. Feb 20, 2021 at 8:02 PM
    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    So I lurk in the OV tune thread and I thought I read either they had a AIP removal program in their tune or someone on that thread that has a different company tune that does that feature.
    So I’m sure it’s possible
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2021 at 8:14 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    the ecu being broken has shown its possible.. but at this time its kind of hard to know if we'll need a physical ECU mod like the immobilizer deletes on 3.5s or if it can all be done software flash side.


    luckily the local guy that does the MR2 stuff is willing to fiddle with it with a spare ECU i have.. but only when hes got some time
     
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  11. Feb 20, 2021 at 8:38 PM
    jImmegart

    jImmegart Second Youngest tundra owner in the west!

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    Finally got my uca, Kings, and new sway-bar links installed today thanks to @Darkness . Very fun but long day!
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  12. Feb 20, 2021 at 8:51 PM
    Darkness

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    That was pretty fun except for the one bolt and the Toyota clips. And that driver side pivot bolt.

    For anybody who cares it turns out TC arms use bigger through bolts on the spindle and taller misalignment spacers than Camburg arms. Even the slug adapter was beefier.
     
  13. Feb 20, 2021 at 9:15 PM
    Gungoboom

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    I had a productive day today. I replaced all 6 speakers with the JBL concert series speakers. I also replaced my tailgate handle and wired up a backup camera into my tailgate handle while I had it apart.
     
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  14. Feb 20, 2021 at 9:31 PM
    des2mtn

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    @Darkness was doing King installs on black trucks today? Why didn't anyone tell me?
     
  15. Feb 20, 2021 at 9:53 PM
    Darkness

    Darkness Allergic to white

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    Get some suspension and come on down.

    It did feel weird working on a black 03, it was like my truck but not my truck.
     
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  16. Feb 21, 2021 at 11:07 AM
    jImmegart

    jImmegart Second Youngest tundra owner in the west!

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    Before (top) and after pictures!

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  17. Feb 21, 2021 at 11:22 AM
    Darkness

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    How's the ride @jImmegart ? Softer than mine I assume, especially with the tires.
     
  18. Feb 21, 2021 at 11:27 AM
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    Did a headlight restoration and installed the new clear corners. The truck looks so much better.F76BCD59-3D38-4766-BC24-C92B855AD412.jpg 9042B0D8-990A-4EA1-B4DC-A26EA16904FB.jpg
     
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  19. Feb 21, 2021 at 11:57 AM
    jImmegart

    jImmegart Second Youngest tundra owner in the west!

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    For not being aligned, it rides very well. On the freeway the ride was definitely softer also

    was a little squirrelly on turns on the freeway but think it was just alignment

    it also felt more responsive, but that might be since my trucks angled back more.
     
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  20. Feb 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM
    jImmegart

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    where u find those corners?
     
  21. Feb 21, 2021 at 12:05 PM
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  22. Feb 21, 2021 at 12:09 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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    Ordered these brass 90° as a back up fitting just in case. Sumting Wong. Check out the Orifice of the Provided Derale Fittings (USA) vs chyna. Both are 3/8” supposedly, but the chyna one is not proper. Thats an exponential reduction of 37% of my Mojo Flow. :annoyed:


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  23. Feb 21, 2021 at 12:14 PM
    Professional Hand Model

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    Scored on some Grommets that will be used as Vibration Isolators for the Valve Bracket. These give me a little tingle.

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  24. Feb 21, 2021 at 12:31 PM
    FirstGenVol

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    Finally getting around to this.

    Fairly easy to remove. The seal where it meets the booster is dry so it doesn't appear it was leaking into the booster.

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  25. Feb 21, 2021 at 1:48 PM
    FirstGenVol

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    Well, as soon as I looked at the back of my master cylinder I had a feeling something was wrong. The snap ring on there is about 3 times the size of the one that came in the kit that I bought. Toyota part 04311-34020 says it fits my truck on both McGeorge and Cool Springs websites. It's significantly smaller in every way. Now I'm really curious what this is actually for. Toy Parts Deal has a completely different part # 04493-0C011

    I'm not sure I trust that at this point. Leaning towards just buying a new master from Napa.

    The one on the right is the replacement part.



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  26. Feb 21, 2021 at 2:26 PM
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  27. Feb 21, 2021 at 2:28 PM
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    I had been looking for a long time. As soon as I found them I jumped on it. I think they are the same lights that were made years ago.
     
  28. Feb 21, 2021 at 2:29 PM
    Kimosabe

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    I got started installing my tailgate handle and backup camera and now I'm on the next step, Troubleshooting.

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    I got everything installed and turned the truck on and the camera showed up, but not when I put the truck in reverse. I had to hit the button for the camera and it showed up.
    Then somehow I did something wrong and killed my battery. Jumped it off and now the camera won't show up. Anybody have some tips?
    I have the camera spliced into the power and ground of the reverse taillight (red/blue+ and white/black-). I checked the RCA cable and it's plugged in. The parking guides show up, but no video.
     
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  29. Feb 21, 2021 at 2:35 PM
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    Make sure that you have the head unit set up that it will turn the camera on when put in reverse not all are set to default that way. I usually don’t wire the ground to the taillights only the head unit reverse wire I typically wire the camera to an accessory wire so that if you want to turn the camera on the truck doesn’t need to be in reverse.
     
  30. Feb 21, 2021 at 2:45 PM
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    Does your head unit have a trigger wire? I didn't have my trigger wire ran to the head unit and to the power wire (reverse light). As a result I had a camera but it didn't come on when I shifted to reverse. I would unhook the battery, check all of your wires, and hook it back up. I'm not a mechanic or an electrician. Just someone who bumbled through hooking up my own this weekend.
     
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