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[Squatch]

I'm throwing around the idea of a 1st gen Tundra to mount my Eagle shell on. I found a 2001 at a decent price with under 100k miles. It's an SR5 TRD with Tow package. It's had the frame recall inspection and spray. Anything else I should be aware of? Other than the huge turning radius. Pro's and con's with a 4WC. Upgrades needed. I like the idea of the light camper on a V8 truck. I think it should also be able to pull my Aluminum bass boat which is under 2k lbs. 

[Tomas Tierra]

Should be a great set up!!

Firestone ride right airbags, bill stein 5100 shocks and you're down the road..Plenty of power in the truck but the suspension needs a little help

You may have o2 sensor failure on that truck..happened to my '02 a couple of times, have heard it is a common problem. Check engine light will come on, but truck will run fine.. I have heard that cracked exhaust manifolds are a common problem as well.. Never experienced this myself..

Good luck!!

TT

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I also upgraded from a Ford Ranger to a 02 Tundra to carry my ATC Bobcat.

It's a AC cab 4x4 Limited TRD,I think it has every option except the sun roof.

We really like it plenty of power and actually I get 15/16 MPG.I can live with that.

I added Firestone air bags that gives me the option to level it side to side.

 

Has the truck had it's 90k service,timing belt? You might check into that.Also the MAF sensor might need to be cleaned.

A shop wants an hour worth of time to DYI in 10 minutes.

 

I purchased mine with 122k miles and in almost 4 years I have put 22k more with no problems.

I did have a full fluid change and inspect, auto trans,transfer case,front and read diff.

Well worth the $250 Toyota charged me. The only part replacement I have had yo do was the driver side front half shaft for the 4x4.

It's an easy DYI.

 

Good luck with your "new" truck.

Frank

[Beach]

You should have plenty of power with the 4.7 mine has the 4.0 and it does ok, not a lot of power to spare though. As mentioned rear suspension will need to be beefed up. Some people love the air systems, I used super springs on mine and they work pretty well. If I had it to do over, I would get custom H.D. spring packs installed, on rare occasions the super springs will bottom out. Get heavy duty shocks also.

[Squatch]

Big Red flag came up on the one I was looking at after emailing with the guy. I still like the concept though. For now I'll continue on with what I have and keep my eyes open.

 

Thanks for the feed back.

[Lighthawk]

Another 1st gen happy owner here!   2006 AC cab 4x4 with Ride Rites and sway bar.  Has worked great.  Having a V8 offers plenty of power for passing if needed.  Like Frank I can get 15/16 mpg, but when four wheeling, I've seen it go down to 10mpg.  Turning radius is wide, as you have noted.

[Stan@FourWheel]

Love my 2005 Tundra

I'm doing all of the 150,000K servicing right now on it myself.

Still going strong !

: )

[super doody]

I'm throwing around the idea of a 1st gen Tundra to mount my Eagle shell on. I found a 2001 at a decent price with under 100k miles. It's an SR5 TRD with Tow package. It's had the frame recall inspection and spray. Anything else I should be aware of? Other than the huge turning radius. Pro's and con's with a 4WC. Upgrades needed. I like the idea of the light camper on a V8 truck. I think it should also be able to pull my Aluminum bass boat which is under 2k lbs. 

You should have plenty of power with a Tundra for an Eagle shell. I had an Eagle shell on my 3.4 Tacoma and it did fine. Shells are super light. 

[idahoron]

At that mileage you will want to make sure the timing belt is replaced. The Transmission service is done. You will want to make sure the front rotors are not warped. The early 2000;s had a issue with that. 

[Taku]

2005 Tundra bought at 80K, have 115K, carry an Ocelot. Echoing the others basically. Had an 05 Tacoma that we loved, but the extra room and V8 power to carry a camper have been great. Get 15/16 with the camper on. Can roll at 70 easily on the interstate with lower mileage. I think if you keep looking and might be willing to travel, you can find a very good 1st gen Tundra with decent miles on it.

Ride Rights are great and E rated tires.