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2000-2006, Regular Cab, Access Cab, Double Cab
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A common breaking point is the metal on the doors where the door check / stop attaches; from repeatedly catching the door flying open, the metal begins to crack and buckle, eventually failing entirely.
These reinforcement plates bolt over the existing hinge to prevent this from happening, or from worsening.
Available for Single Cabs/Access Cabs, and Double Cabs/Sequoias; Double Cabs come with 4 plates for all 4 doors, Access Cabs and Single Cabs come with 2 plates for both front doors and nuts that thread properly on certain years with short studs.
If your door stops have completely rusted out or broken through, there is a weld in option that includes 1 plate of heavy gauge metal to be welded in place as a permanent fix. Weld in plates are 3/16” thick, and approximately 5 5/16” tall and 1 7/8” tall; they are slightly oversized to allow you to cut to fit your door.
If you have problems installing the rear reinforcement plates, this video helps show the process.
Parts and Mods to make your truck even better.
Whether it’s fixing a cracked door or adding a switch panel for all your lights, we have First Gen Tundra specific products that solve problems quickly and cleanly.
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If you have looked at your rear windows of your access cab and thought “Man I wish I could do something useful with this”, we have a solution. Utilizing factory holes and studs, our MOLLE panels mount using 3 brackets and 4 bolts to mount whatever accessories you want. With standard MOLLE webbing cutouts, M5 Hammer Nut slots, and 1/4” holes, almost any conceivable accessory can be mounted. Tested at 25lbs holding capacity, they can hold most accessories.
Panels and brackets are made of aluminum and all necessary hardware is included.
To fit the brackets, removal and trimming of your door panel is necessary. Trimming is best accomplished using a Dremel tool with sanding drum and cutting disc attachments.
Just like everything else we sell, the majority of components are made in the USA; I can't speak for some of the bolts and such, but the brackets and MOLLE panels themselves are designed, cut, tapped, and bent in the USA.
Looking for a handy place to mount your relays, fuses, and other electronics under the hood of your Tundra? Mounting right above your brake booster (without preventing access to the master cylinder), this is the perfect accessory to clean up your after market wiring. The Non- Slotted tray is meant for you to drill your own holes for a custom fit, and the Slotted tray is meant for use with Auxbeam 8-Button switch controller and circuit breaker. We've tested it with some of the third party Amazon options as well and they fit the same as pictured.
Included are 2 bolts / washers for easy mounting to the factory holes. The tray is approximately 8.75” wide and 3.375” deep.
The Non- Slotted and Raw Finish trays are shipped in unfinished aluminum (.125” thick) as the assumption is you’ll be drilling custom holes to mount your accessories; you can spray paint, anodize, etc after you have drilled your holes if desired.
The Slotted/Powdercoated tray is fully coated for a slick, black appearance and comes with nylon washers as well to prevent hardware from rubbing on the finish during install.
This product has been developed with a universal fit in mind: it will fit all models of First Gen Tundra regardless of master cylinder, and should fit 4Runners and Tacomas as well (more information forthcoming).
Installation notes:Only tool needed is a 4mm Allen Key.
When mounting, it will seem uneven, but try and match the curve of the cab above the brake booster to give yourself the most mounting room possible. If you have a hard line in that location, remove the hard line currently bolted above the brake booster, and reroute the lines directly to the smog canister. This is easy and causes no check engine lights.
Remember to check your spacing for any accessories mounted to the tray and that they will not interfere with the hood closing. The space narrows the closer you go to the drivers side; if unsure, put a small tower of Playdoh on your tray and close the lid. Whatever height the tower is squished to is the working height you have to mount accessories.
Refunds / returns will not be accepted once you have drilled holes into the tray to mount your accessories; measure twice, drill once.
Maintain it.
Photo by Caryn Aviles
While one of the most reliable trucks in history, with hundreds of these trucks running 500k+ miles on their original drivetrain, you don’t get there without taking care of it. Keep up with common maintenance items, repair tips and tricks, and ways to prevent common failures with our handy parts list.
Dream it.
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Want more horsepower? Bigger lift? Beefier tires? LEDs covering every square inch? Everyone has a dream for what they want their truck to sound like, perform like, and look like. Go through the list of aftermarket suppliers to see what options are already out there premade to help shape your truck into reality.
Show it off.
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You’ve done your research, installed all of the parts, and made the truck of your dreams a reality. That’s what this site is for, to help you make what started as an idea into the vehicle that does exactly what you want it to do, and takes you wherever you want to go. Take a look at our stickers, shirts, hats, hoodies, and other gear.
This site started all because of arguably the greatest Facebook Group of all time, First Gen Tundras; if you’ve never visited, go join right now. Everything you will read on these pages was gathered over the years with the experiences of Toyota Master Technicians, crazed enthusiasts, and reckless adventurers. Whether you want a clean looking ride that you can depend on daily, or the adventure rig that can take you where no other truck can, browse these pages for lists of commonly suggested parts, aftermarket suppliers, and gear to wear everywhere you go. As the site evolves, we’ll be adding write ups and how to’s, links to cool truck builds, and more so check back often.
Just remember: OEM Lower Ball Joints, Cold Air Intakes and Throttle Body Spacers Don’t Create HP, and in St. Geoff we Trust.