My extremely slow 2001 Tundra build thread

[BrianTN]

Here is a picture of the relocation bracket. Hopefully it's clear enough:

I did use a diff drop kit, so hopefully no issues with the lift. I've only had this for about 200 miles on the new tires so I can't say about tire wear or alignment issues.

 

[Falkon]

Thanks for the pic Brian, it looks easier than I had imagined. :thumbup:

 

[BrianTN]

Falkon, here is a much better picture:

 

[BrianTN]

I changed the front diff, transfer case and rear diff oil, and it was nasty.

Also upgraded the front brakes, yay!

 

[BrianTN]

Has anyone moved their spare to the bed? I'm thinking of doing it mostly for easier access. I was thinking of using this Hidden Hitch and using the same lug nuts as on my truck.

I'm also considering adding a 20 mm ammo can on the other side of the bed for small stuff like tie down straps.

 

[Falkon]

Thanks Brian.

- Chris

 

[seanpistol]

I changed the front diff, transfer case and rear diff oil, and it was nasty.

Does your e-brake work? Droopy cables usually indicate frozen parking brake bellcranks. If they are working properly, there is a turnbuckle under the truck about where the drivers seat is that you can use to take the slack out of the line.

 

[BrianTN]

So far I haven't noticed anything. I will look into it, I appreciate it.

 

[seanpistol]

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/brakes/155219-sticking-parking-brake-bellcranks/



one more thing noticed in case you weren't aware... your backing plates look like they could be coated in gear oil. have you pulled the drums recently? leaking rear axle seals are common on these trucks.

 

[BrianTN]

one more thing noticed in case you weren't aware... your backing plates look like they could be coated in gear oil. have you pulled the drums recently? leaking rear axle seals are common on these trucks.

It's probably been about a year. Another thing for my to do list. Something I did notice was a few of the exhaust hangers came off of the brackets.

 

[BrianTN]

I installed the gun rack today. Pretty easy, but it took a while to remove the headliner. It's a Big Sky SBR-2G.

Here is what it looks like if anyone is interested. I never could find a nice picture of where I could mount the gun rack.

And here is the final product.

 

[BrianTN]

Oh, the center light is operable, but it was a close fit. I had to cut the bar by about a foot to make it fit. I'm hoping my Colt 6920 or 870 will fit, but anything with a medium to long barrel will not unfortunately.

 

[ExpoScout]

That looks really nice. I've been thinking about doing something similar that utilizes the stock bolt holes where the rear grab handles mount. Might not be able to deploy it as quickly, but it would avoid any cutting.

 

[BrianTN]

Here is an AR in the rack:

And I replaced the nut and bolt with this pin, a lot quicker to remove if I want the take out the rack.

 

[BrianTN]

I moved the spare to the bed. So far I like the looks and it makes it more accessible than underneath the truck. I may end up moving back though, not sure yet. I also added a 30mm ammo can to the rear for small items like tie downs, gloves, etc.