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Does anyone have any recommendations for a good shop that works on Toyotas in the NOVA area? I’m coming due for the timing belt again and don’t really have the time to tackle this myself. I found an AISIN kit online for less than $200.00 but will probably have the shop also do the crank seal...

Good afternoon all, I‘m getting some front brake vibration and it’s time to do the front brakes again. With a twenty-year-old rig that I’m about to put on the market, I don’t want to put a huge investment in, but I want a decent solution. I’ve narrowed it down to a Powerstop rotor and pad kit...

Does anyone have any experience with Bilstein 6112s with the Bilstein springs on a Gen 1 Tundra? I was going to go with 5100s and re-use the old springs, but I like the idea of having new springs too. Plus it will be much easier to install them if they’re already assembled…. I know I can only...

Well, after almost 19 years and 176k+ miles, my lower shock absorber bushings in the front seem to be just about gone. The right front is now making some metal-to-metal contact squeaks. I'm trying to keep this rig very well-maintained for at least two more years. But I'm not really looking to...

Hi every body, I’ve been having an intermittent issue with my ‘03 Tundra with the 4.7. It will make a strange grinding noise and I’ll smell burned rubber too. Not necessarily at the same time. I’m guessing the a/c compressor pulley or clutch is going out? I guess I should pull the serpentine...

Hi All, I was working on my '03 Tundra yesterday, and noticed one of the sway bar links was broken on top. The other one is not in good shape either. Has anyone replaced these on a Gen 1 Tundra or Sequoia recently? If so, what's a good value or a nice upgrade? I like the idea of...

Pardon me for the stupid question. However, after about 15 years of ownership, my original '03 Tundra windshield is sorely in need of repair. I seem to recall some issues with 100 series Land Cruisers windshield and a whole bunch of rivets... Since my Tundra is of the same vintage as the 100...

It looks like the factory 130 amp alternator is finally going to die, after 13 years. Has anyone replaced one recently? It's obviously a simple job to replace, I'm just wondering if there is a known source for OEM or better quality alternators for these rigs. The autozone rebuilt one doesn't...

So, elk season is for all intents and purposes done this year. I have been looking for a cheap, used camper for this summer and for hunting season next fall. But, I already have a canvas wall tent and a wood-burning stove with all of the accoutrement I can use. I have access to a deeded 40...

I have a brand new Maxpedition Monsoon Gearslinger Backpack for sale. It is still in the bag / wrapper, and has never been used. I am asking US$100.00, negotiable. The location is North Central Wyoming, but shipping is of course possible. [edited to remove firearm-related items]

I took my 2003 Tundra into the Black Hills exploring last weekend, nothing hardcore, but lots of dirt roads with a little mud. Shortly after I've noticed, off and on, a squeaking or rubbing sound from what sounds like the right side. I mainly notice it around 20 to 30 miles per hour. Does...

I was quoted $900.00 to do the timing belt and everything else under the front cover for my 2003 Tundra. Does this sound reasonable? I'm at 109000 for mileage and want to get it done. The shop is pretty reputable. Also, just a heads up, but they said (and I have heard this before) 2005 and...

For all you air compressor gurus, why does my MV-50 portable compressor have such weird fittings for the compressor and air hose? Is this some kind of Chinese or metric standard for air fittings? I'm considering drilling and tapping the compressor to fit a standard male fitting, but then I...

My 2003 Tundra recently suffered some fairly significant electro-mechanical failures. The little green light that is supposed to come on when the shifter is shifted into drive, stopped illuminating. I was quite perplexed and troubled when this happened. I didn't know if I should immediately...

Ok, this may seem like a frivolous topic, but has anyone de-badged a 2003 era Tundra? I'm cleaning it up and the chrome badges are in the way. I've never really liked them anyway. My main concern is that I know, on some vehicles, the sheet metal actually has holes for the "tabs" on the badges...

Hey guys, sorry if this has already been covered. I'm looking at buying a JKU. Around here the sticker price difference between a Sport S and a Rubicon is roughly $5K, depending on options. But the real world, out the door, price difference is more like $13k -$14k. They just don't bargain on...

Does anyone have any experience with these? Specifically, I am talking about the two-ton model. They are on sale right now for $9.99, normally $29.99. With a coupon. I could get two for $15.00. At that price, I could leave one with the truck and one with the atv. I already have a much more...

Is anyone else looking forward to the new release of the Tundra at the Chicago auto sh0w? I've had mine for more than ten years now, and it has been a pretty good rig, but I'm hoping the new ones are a significant enough improvement to justify the investment in the new vehicle. Here are some of...

I have no dog in this fight, just passing on what looks like an ok deal. I've been wanting to get a new, non-corroding battery for a while and decided this deal seemed good enough to spring for a new platinum so I can get rid of the old battery. The old diehard actually lasted a little more...

Does anyone know if 16" Tundra/Tacoma wheels (or any 16" wheel) will fit on the Gen5 4Runners, or are the calipers too big now?