Not to bash on your build at all but if I were you I’d consider looking into a 4WD version of the same truck. Other than that everything you’ve done is legit. It’s a nice truck. Just gotta be careful when the rainy season comes around and you’re out in the woods. Two wheel drive is a headache when you get stuck. Sometimes a winch isn’t enough. Glad to see someone with a bible in their truck! Cheers man
1st gen tundras are some of the best trucks imo! I’ve been building & restoring my 02’ with new components over the past few years. -You have a nice truck build
They really are, if you have Instagram add me same as my RUclips channel so I can see your build progress, eventually I want to get this exact truck just w/the v8 engine and the 4x4 drivetrain and plan on keeping that thing for life if it goes out just gonna buy a new engine 🤣
I have an 03 Tundra 4x4 with mild upgrades, winch bumper2” lift TRD stuff. Cap with Windoors, ARB rear locker. Camped w/ it, drove it all over Cali. Drove it in winter (snow) mud, nothing crazy. Drove it to Florida no issues just gen maint. Used Factory stuff on crucial parts coz they last (LBJ) etc. 340k mi. Love these 1st Gen Tundra. V8, more room, current Tacoma’s almost as big. Its your money, you do you. Enjoy the outdoors.
You got another 300,000 miles easily, congrats on your build it sounds like it likes to party, I’ll try to keep updates on where I take her and what I do with her, God bless ✌️
Looking good. Don't let the haters get to you. You can do a lot with a 2wd truck. For decades 2wd trucks were used by many, including in pretty rough conditions. A 16 inch wheel/tire and some lower air pressures can get you to many places, and recovery ramps can assist on getting you out. And don't forget a come along. Know your limits and when to turn around. I do have a 2002 TRD 4x4, but I rarely use the 4wd.
thank you, just takes time little by little and you really don't need the top of the line suspension and etc just something to get you out and see what you need vs what you want
For securing the tailgate area , I recommend you to construct a hard mesh lifting gate that hinges to your truck bed rack like a camper shell lifting door where you can see through the mesh , and as the same time , you can also secure all your belonging in the bed of your pickup . Yet , it looks cool too depends on the quality of material and design of your DYI . Design so that it looks like part of your roof tent rack . Think of it when you need to go somewhere to get supplies , anything valuable in the back of your pickup is prone to theft .
I have the V8 4wd SR5. This is pretty much my dream build for it. I can’t wait until I can start modding and upgrading it. only downside is it would be hard to do a blackout with it, because it is that weird silvery almost beige color that they had at the time. But either way, love the truck, man!
Yeah many people espically 3rd gen tacos and a lot of modern Toyota overlanders or pre runners take off their sway bars to get more flex and comfort ideally would be better for a sway bar disconnect but
Nice bro! I have a 2003 Nissan Xterra Supercharged. I put that Coastal Offroad bumper on it and TBH, its insane! I welded it myself and it was my first ever welding project. It looks sooooo good! Did you powder coat it? I used spray on bedliner for mine. I'm running the Faulken Wildpeak AT4s that just came out. Great tires.
I just spray painted it with rustoluem 2x Matt black, I was gonna do powder coat but too expensive and the bedliner I didn't think about till after, Im also excited to try the at4s, the at3s so far have been great, good traction, quite, and somewhat aggressive
beautiful car. enjoyed the video :) a more stiff suspension can remove the need for a sway bar. try to not recommend removing sway bars for stock suspension
Sick truck. I know you have a 2WD, but maybe consider SAS'ing your truck to make it 4x4? Just an idea. It's a lot of work, but dude check into it. Nice truck again.
I’m not sure I understand your question, but I have the smoked out headlights through eBay and the led light is from Amazon by a company called Novsight
Many people say it is sketchy because if you make a sudden swerve on the highway you could flip but to me it feels the same as before but off-road it feels way better, and many overlanders and pre runners take off the sway bars
Thanks man would love to see more first gen’s out there Bumper: www.coastaloffroad.com/product-page/1st-gen-tundra-high-clearance-front-bumper-kit/ Rack: rcimetalworks.com/product/universal-bed-rack/ Tent: cascadiatents.com/collections/tents/products/pioneer-series?variant=41188498931844 I couldn’t find my exact rtt but it’s a close second
@@TheLotroNerd👍, was looking at the solo just because to get more travel and it pushes the wheel forward 1 inch forward and allows you to fit bigger tires easier
Not to bash on your build at all but if I were you I’d consider looking into a 4WD version of the same truck. Other than that everything you’ve done is legit. It’s a nice truck. Just gotta be careful when the rainy season comes around and you’re out in the woods. Two wheel drive is a headache when you get stuck. Sometimes a winch isn’t enough. Glad to see someone with a bible in their truck! Cheers man
Thanks bro I know 4x4 is the way but for now until I get my career setup I have to stay with this 2wd 😔
@@01Trdtundra god bless man, you’ll get there 🙌🏽
@@edgarsanchez1004 God bless brother
@@01Trdtundra my guess is that this is a prerunner style build and those are typically 2wd. Nice job building this out 👊😎👍
A rear locker and a competent driver will go most places a 4x4 will.
1st gen tundras are some of the best trucks imo! I’ve been building & restoring my 02’ with new components over the past few years.
-You have a nice truck build
They really are, if you have Instagram add me same as my RUclips channel so I can see your build progress, eventually I want to get this exact truck just w/the v8 engine and the 4x4 drivetrain and plan on keeping that thing for life if it goes out just gonna buy a new engine 🤣
@@01Trdtundra absolutely bro!🍻
I have an 03 Tundra 4x4 with mild upgrades, winch bumper2” lift TRD stuff. Cap with Windoors, ARB rear locker. Camped w/ it, drove it all over Cali. Drove it in winter (snow) mud, nothing crazy. Drove it to Florida no issues just gen maint. Used Factory stuff on crucial parts coz they last (LBJ) etc. 340k mi. Love these 1st Gen Tundra. V8, more room, current Tacoma’s almost as big. Its your money, you do you. Enjoy the outdoors.
You got another 300,000 miles easily, congrats on your build it sounds like it likes to party, I’ll try to keep updates on where I take her and what I do with her, God bless ✌️
Looking good. Don't let the haters get to you. You can do a lot with a 2wd truck. For decades 2wd trucks were used by many, including in pretty rough conditions. A 16 inch wheel/tire and some lower air pressures can get you to many places, and recovery ramps can assist on getting you out. And don't forget a come along. Know your limits and when to turn around. I do have a 2002 TRD 4x4, but I rarely use the 4wd.
Appreciate it thanks for watching👍👍
Dude- this is a sick gen 1 build. Love the attitude about the 2wd drive- make it work with what you have! You'll bump up to a 4x4 in no time
appreciate that thank you, looking on marketplace none stop 🤣
Nice rig big guy
Enjoyed the walk around
Thank you ✌️
friggin sweet!! I would love to have a rig like that.
thank you, just takes time little by little and you really don't need the top of the line suspension and etc just something to get you out and see what you need vs what you want
Long live the TWOONDRA!!!! Cuz no 4x4 like my 4runner hence, the 2runner!
And the tundras have the v8s!!!!, the early 4Runners do too but the tundra looks better imo 😅, can’t go wrong with any Toyota vehicle though
For securing the tailgate area , I recommend you to construct a hard mesh lifting gate that hinges to your truck bed rack like a camper shell lifting door where you can see through the mesh , and as the same time , you can also secure all your belonging in the bed of your pickup . Yet , it looks cool too depends on the quality of material and design of your DYI . Design so that it looks like part of your roof tent rack . Think of it when you need to go somewhere to get supplies , anything valuable in the back of your pickup is prone to theft .
I’ll have to give that some thought it sounds like a really good idea, thanks 🙌✌️
Love your Tundra!
thank you 🙏
Your truck is looking really nice! I have done just about the same build on my 04.
Gotta rep the first gen 🔥
I have the V8 4wd SR5. This is pretty much my dream build for it. I can’t wait until I can start modding and upgrading it. only downside is it would be hard to do a blackout with it, because it is that weird silvery almost beige color that they had at the time. But either way, love the truck, man!
You have the dream drivetrain😢, I’m really thinking about selling this truck and getting a white v8 4x4 but I just fell in love with this truck
Glad to hear no sway bar needed!
It’s not bad around town at lower speeds but gets sketchy on the highway. If you had to swerve to avoid something and brake could roll the vehicle.
@@heismyrefuge1027 you have a 1st gen tundra? most toyota drivers dont use it. so long as they have upgraded springs.
Yeah many people espically 3rd gen tacos and a lot of modern Toyota overlanders or pre runners take off their sway bars to get more flex and comfort ideally would be better for a sway bar disconnect but
Sick build yo !
Lurkkkkk thanks bro might have a surprise in the works
Looks killer. What window rainnguards do you have?
Lookin good homie 🤘
Thank you ✌️
Very nice build and it looks super clean. You must be out in the west coast 👍
yeap, out in cali, nice because no rust, but its hard to find first gen tundras with a 4x4 a lot of the trucks for sale are only 2 wheel 🤧
Nice bro! I have a 2003 Nissan Xterra Supercharged. I put that Coastal Offroad bumper on it and TBH, its insane! I welded it myself and it was my first ever welding project. It looks sooooo good! Did you powder coat it? I used spray on bedliner for mine. I'm running the Faulken Wildpeak AT4s that just came out. Great tires.
I just spray painted it with rustoluem 2x Matt black, I was gonna do powder coat but too expensive and the bedliner I didn't think about till after, Im also excited to try the at4s, the at3s so far have been great, good traction, quite, and somewhat aggressive
beautiful car. enjoyed the video :)
a more stiff suspension can remove the need for a sway bar. try to not recommend removing sway bars for stock suspension
Can you do a video on painting the trim peices! looking to do mine soon!
I can try
Sick truck. I know you have a 2WD, but maybe consider SAS'ing your truck to make it 4x4? Just an idea. It's a lot of work, but dude check into it.
Nice truck again.
Defiantly on the lookout for a 4x4 ac thought about sas but that seems like too much work and I want the power and sound of a v8 🤣
I have a 2003 sr5 v6 stock I will put I’m 14 will be 15 on December 31st When I get my license hopefully at 16 I will put Anzo USA Tail lights on
Dam your set up for being so young, hopefully I can help with maintenance, inspiration and more, just let me know of any questions you might have
What’s up dude dope build question where did you get your headlight assembly from been looking for one for my 05 SR5 access cab V8
I’m not sure I understand your question, but I have the smoked out headlights through eBay and the led light is from Amazon by a company called Novsight
Sean, I feel your pain! I have the same truck as you and can’t find replacement headlights. Nothing for access cabs!!
Is it safe to remove entire sway bar? And does it affect anything else?
Many people say it is sketchy because if you make a sudden swerve on the highway you could flip but to me it feels the same as before but off-road it feels way better, and many overlanders and pre runners take off the sway bars
can you link the front bumper please
www.coastaloffroad.com/product-page/1st-gen-tundra-high-clearance-front-bumper-kit/
Do you have links to your mods? I love this build and I’m about to pick up a first gen and I wanna get the same bumper, bed rack and tent you have!
Thanks man would love to see more first gen’s out there
Bumper: www.coastaloffroad.com/product-page/1st-gen-tundra-high-clearance-front-bumper-kit/
Rack: rcimetalworks.com/product/universal-bed-rack/
Tent: cascadiatents.com/collections/tents/products/pioneer-series?variant=41188498931844
I couldn’t find my exact rtt but it’s a close second
What brand is your front bumper?
Coastal off-road, its the high clearance w/grill tubing
Where did you get the headlights
just off amazon or they also have them on eBay
What fender flares are those?
stock, they are half chrome and half grey just spray painted black
02:47 these dark filmed headlights no allowed in Europa
no se deben de usar quad en EEUU tampoco pero me gustan como se miran so 🤣
how much you going to want for your rims?
Want to sell the whole truck not just the wheels
"V6, 2WD" Mistakes were made
BIG mistakes were made, even bigger mistakes when I started watching videos about off-roading and overloading
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
You dont need the solo lower. thats to save ur cv and ur 2wd so you dont have a cv!
might affect turning. and you wont have a lower ball joint but oem ones arnt that expensive! just did mine
@@TheLotroNerd👍, was looking at the solo just because to get more travel and it pushes the wheel forward 1 inch forward and allows you to fit bigger tires easier
Building a 2wd to look like a 4x4 is so pointless.
still works 🤷♂️