no, it is not, I pulled it out of northern washington, and it will live between MT and CA^niceDoesn't look like it's in the rust belt either
is the 1st gen tundra one of the best platforms
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workerdrone
Part time fulltimer
So 'what did you do to your Gen 1 Tundra today?'
I cleaned my MAF.
And feel like I got another 30hp or something! Wow - one side of it was clearly filthy compared to the 'after' look of it.
Just yanked the sensor out of the intake post filter and blasted it with canned MAF cleaner.
Oh and oil change, added new used topper, 160w flexible panel, Group 29 deep cycle and charge controller - fridge is now plug 'n play
I cleaned my MAF.
And feel like I got another 30hp or something! Wow - one side of it was clearly filthy compared to the 'after' look of it.
Just yanked the sensor out of the intake post filter and blasted it with canned MAF cleaner.
Oh and oil change, added new used topper, 160w flexible panel, Group 29 deep cycle and charge controller - fridge is now plug 'n play
pside
New member
What brake recommendations does the group have? I have been sticking to stock pads and they seem to last a reasonable amount of time. I saw some posts about the EBC extra duty pads some are running on Tacoma’s and 4runners who tow. I don’t tow but have a heavier truck and was curious of others experience with different brake options.
toyotech
Expedition Leader
Honestly it doesn’t help that much for the cost.
1st gen tundra is 26 gallon and I can safely use 20-22 gallons before gassing up.
3rd gen tundra has the larger 38 gallons. I can safely use 28-30 gallons.
The tanks are usually longer for more fuel capacity but that also means a inch of fuel in the tank is not safely useable imo.
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workerdrone
Part time fulltimer
Wow - 1st gen is 26 gallons? Really? I think my light comes on at about 20 gallons below full, don't think I've ever put 21+ in it.
Super happy with the truck past couple weeks - lots of 4-lo crawling in national forest past 2 weeks, stock open diffs, crap tires nearly bald now, 2300 miles and got through everything, lifting a wheel here and there, didn't burn a drop of oil or squeak or anything...
Impressive fit & finish for a 17 year old truck.
Super happy with the truck past couple weeks - lots of 4-lo crawling in national forest past 2 weeks, stock open diffs, crap tires nearly bald now, 2300 miles and got through everything, lifting a wheel here and there, didn't burn a drop of oil or squeak or anything...
Impressive fit & finish for a 17 year old truck.
workerdrone
Part time fulltimer
Second here - after the last trip I've got a bunch of vibration when the brakes heat up coming down mountain passes (yes I use gears to engine brake but)
so I'm thinking if upgrade parts are same price as OEM, I'll try an upgrade
bkg
Explorer
Hawk pads and Frozen Rotors were my favorite combo that I ran on 3 1st gens
willywalderbeast
Master of None
I know some people in this thread asked for me to post my truck when I was ready to sell so I’m just throwing it up here.
2004 Limited Loaded. Heated Leather New Frame Only 68k Original Miles. 5100s HD leafs New Front Coils UCA SCS F5s Cooper ST Maxx 33s Leer Cap Yakama Racks Smart Phone Car Starter. Needs Nothing! $16,000
Only selling because I’m hitting the road in my camper for a few years and can’t justify it sitting ??
Said camper...
2004 Limited Loaded. Heated Leather New Frame Only 68k Original Miles. 5100s HD leafs New Front Coils UCA SCS F5s Cooper ST Maxx 33s Leer Cap Yakama Racks Smart Phone Car Starter. Needs Nothing! $16,000
Only selling because I’m hitting the road in my camper for a few years and can’t justify it sitting ??
Said camper...
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billiebob
Well-known member
I call that near perfect !!
A thing of rare beauty !!
I even like the UPS paint
I haven't tried these brake just yet. but I'll be switching once mine are done. Canguro Racing uses them on their Land Cruiser for the Baja 1000
www.remmenbrakes.com
Brake Upgrades for the Enthusiast and Adventurous - Remmen Brakes
High performance brake rotors, brake pads, and brake kits for the adventurous and enthusiast. Crossdrilled, slotted, carbon ceramic (CCST), and more.
www.remmenbrakes.com
workerdrone
Part time fulltimer
Want to replace my stock fog lights with some budget LED upgrades - they just need to fit into the stock bumper cutouts, don't need to match the shape of the OEM's - it wouldn't be hard to improve on the stock bulbs and this is 'built' as an almost 100% stock, ugly old rig that's day after day reliable and turns no heads.
What's worked for Gen 1 owners on a budget?
What's worked for Gen 1 owners on a budget?