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Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by THETundraBeast, Apr 13, 2021.

  1. Apr 13, 2021 at 6:25 AM
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    THETundraBeast

    THETundraBeast [OP] Young Tundra Enthusiast. #TundraTough

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    Noah
    Scarville Iowa
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    2002 Desert Sand Tundra TRD Off Road 4x4
    How often do you have to fix your Tundras? If not, what are you doing to upgrade/boost?
     
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  2. Apr 13, 2021 at 6:41 AM
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    Tundra2

    Tundra2 Zoinked

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    Noah
    Western Kentucky
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    Welcome Noah, from another Noah.

    Most of my stuff I've done could have been put off except my eccentric bolt kit, and front end overhaul. (The eccentrics are what the alignment shop uses to fine tune the alignment.) Rust removal/prevention too.

    There are plenty of build threads which can be found here.
    https://www.tundras.com/forums/1st-gen-builds-2000-2006.22/

    Take a gander, and start getting ideas for what you like.
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2021 at 9:38 AM
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    N84434

    N84434 In the Frozen Tundra

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    Jim
    Milwaukee WI.
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    That's the million dollar question. Repairs are directly inverse to how much use the truck gets. Lots of use = Lots of repairs, etc. My 2001 Limited was extremely neglected, so it took me most of last year to sort it out and get it to where I could drive it.
    As you know, Toyotas in general are very reliable vehicles, so putting a 2001 F-150 next to a comparable Tundra would have obvious results. I can't speak to mods, as mine is all stock except for headers.
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2021 at 10:36 AM
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    BubbaW

    BubbaW Been Real

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    Bubba
    Where Eagles Nest
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    04 DC LTD 4X4 4.7 V8
    T150 Lover
    For me personally, perhaps once maybe twice a year....now I’m jinxed :facepalm:

    I feel it has alot to do with how it was maintained before me and how I continued. It also depends what year and most importantly was it born/raised in cold climate with extensive road usage.
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2021 at 10:49 AM
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    Glock 40

    Glock 40 I'm here to break shit

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    Yukon Cornelius
    Way up thar
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    2000 AC Limited 4X4 4.7L
    Deadpool Edition
    For sure. I'm in the first year of ownership with this one and have been replacing/upgrading everything that was neglected by the previous owner. In addition, I lifted it a little so it's still pretty non-stop Tundra projects for me. I enjoy automotive projects and... considering the truck only cost me $400 worth of bartered goods, I don't mind getting greasy and spending some $$ on it. It's turning into a nice little truck. It actually gets compliments from people at gas stations now.
     
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  6. Apr 13, 2021 at 11:27 AM
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    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    East TN
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    2002 AC
    In 5 years only two parts on my truck have actually needed replacing. 1 was a torn CV boot which had lasted ~16 years and the other was my brake light switch. Everything else that I've replaced was simply due to age and me trying to ahead with routine maintenance. I'll probably replace my 19 year old alternator this year just so I don't get stuck somewhere remote.

    Actually, if you consider my torn steering shaft seal that would make 3. I was happy to replace that one though, especially for $13.
     
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