2005 Toyota Tundra

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by speeder

Hers only has ~140k miles and no rust, it has been in her extended family since new. In the rusty parts of the country, these are long since junked but if it's dry, they are solid trucks. ++

That is the perfect truck in my mind for 90% of what people who don't tow a lot need.

[911 Rod]

On the Tundra forums this truck is sought by many.
Would sell pretty quick here for $2000.

[Racerbvd]

Got the brake issues handled, cleaning up nicely.

[unclebilly]

Nice!

[fastfredracing]

Nice! What was the brake issue. Did it need an ABS module ?

[rfuerst911sc]

Congratulations on the purchase of a good looking truck .

[Seahawk]

I am happy for you, Byron...nice truck.

[gecc]

I've used this kit several times for Tundra SAIS issues in the past https://hewitt-tech.com

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by fastfredracing

Nice! What was the brake issue. Did it need an ABS module ?

Yes, I was lucky enough to find one, still need to fully go through them, but she is drivable now. I picked up a set of 17" Tacoma wheels for $30 on Facebook market place, currently at my powder coater since I am replacing the tires, plus I picked up a bed cover, that is at the paint shop getting color matched. Also a Facebook market place find.




Although I need one of these.
But will keep these for my surfboard and eventually a stand up paddle board

Before.
After

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by gecc

I've used this kit several times for Tundra SAIS issues in the past https://hewitt-tech.com

Thanks, I will be doing that later, as of now, I am just clearing the codes, and going.
We went ahead and replaced brake rotors, drums, pads and shoes, so I have reasonable brakes now, I also pulled out the polisher, and tested an area.

I do the entire truck when I get time, still finishing up the house stuff, slab leak, repiped, some floors, drywall, ect. But right now, because my insurance agent informed me that the company that covers is pulling out of Florida, so also have to update the breaker box, so we are working on that now




And I still have to troubleshoot the master and slave cylinder on the 944S.
Overall, I am very pleased with the Tundra, AC is cold, I can toss stuff in the bed, pretty much everything else works on it and I have been offered $8k recently, but what would I replace for that. It would be nice if it got better mileage

[Racerbvd]

Well, lost the rear end last week.

[gregpark]

Sorry to hear about the rear end. Why? Lack of oil? I bought my 2003 new and it's been flawless for 200k (except for shaky brakes). Never even checked the rear end, maybe I should

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by gregpark

Sorry to hear about the rear end. Why? Lack of oil? I bought my 2003 new and it's been flawless for 200k (except for shaky brakes). Never even checked the rear end, maybe I should

It appears that it is just "time", I talked to a shop that specializes in rear differentials and h3 told me that he currently has 5 in, which is unusual, but all are just a few years apart. Kinda like the 944 engine fires that are all of the sudden "happening " as the fuel lines have aged.
1st I thought it was the transmission , but the drive shaft still moves. And the only option is a new one from Toyota for $3,500.

[911 Rod]

$3500 sucks. Something makes me think there are not too many Tundras in junkyards.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

$3500 sucks. Something makes me think there are not too many Tundras in junkyards.

I thought about that, they are sealed units, and could be looking at the same issue, I talked to a few technicians who are familiar with the issue, all said the same thing...

[gregpark]

There must be some front end totaled Tundras out there with low mile rear ends.
I couldn't see anything in the maintainence schedule about servicing the transmission but I had the fluid and filter changed at 100k

[t-tom]

A couple pics of my 01 Tundra that I've had since 2003 I'll probably keep it forever.

[IROC]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

It appears that it is just "time", I talked to a shop that specializes in rear differentials and h3 told me that he currently has 5 in, which is unusual, but all are just a few years apart. Kinda like the 944 engine fires that are all of the sudden "happening " as the fuel lines have aged.
1st I thought it was the transmission , but the drive shaft still moves. And the only option is a new one from Toyota for $3,500.

$3500 to rebuild a differential?!?! That is insane. You can buy a brand new differential directly from Toyota for less than half of that. And it is not that hard to replace.

Used, you can get a whole axle assembly for $1200 all day long.

[Scott Douglas]

I think I'd look at putting a Ford 9" in it for those prices. Currie should be able to set you up with one.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by speeder

I have a 2005 Tundra sitting in my garage right now, it belongs to a friend who asked me to look at a couple mechanical issues on it. The brakes need some attention but the big thing is the secondary air injection pump, which has failed and is sending codes and putting it in limp mode.

Hers only has ~140k miles and no rust, it has been in her extended family since new. In the rusty parts of the country, these are long since junked but if it's dry, they are solid trucks. ++

You are talking out of your ass, kind sir.

I can buy the air pump all day long for under $100 used.

Post the OBD code.