New-to-me 2006 Tundra, 4WD, double cab, limited, with 126k miles

I did the deed and bought an 06 Tundra yesterday, but not before I did some reading on this forum. Looks like some very good info and experience is shared here.

I did, however, buy this truck knowing that the 4WD doesn't work. The owner discounted the price significantly as a result. He replaced the rear actuator recently and stopped there. Didn't feel like he could get to the front actuator. I found it without much trouble so not sure why he had that opinion.

I need to do more reading and viewing of some of the threads I saw before I jump in further but after driving it 4.5 hours back home, I really like the truck. It does need new shocks pretty badly but other than that, and the 4WD, everything else is pretty pristine.

I'll be spending some quality time underneath. As I usually do, I'm planning to change out most of the fluids except for the ones he has taken care of recently. I'm thinking the shocks will be first item to go after, maybe those Bilstein 5100s I saw mentioned. I'm also curious about the brakes. Seems I have to apply significantly more pressure than I'm used to with other vehicles. We have a 2010 RAV4 which seems a bit that way as well, but not as much as the Tundra. Are larger brakes something to consider, especially on the front?

Best regards and Happy Memorial Day Weekend

 

Welcome to the best gen club! Let's see some pics.

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Welcome from Ohio! Enjoy your '06 DC

 

Read Shifty’s megathread.

 

I'll work on getting a few with a decent background. It doesn't show from the front very well because it seems Toyota's painters didn't always achieve consistent results. The clear coat is gone or going on the hood, front bumper and rear quarter panel. Everywhere else is pretty good.

Enjoy your Memorial Day!

 

I read through it once, which for my limited memory, won't be nearly enough. Awesome amount of information there. What an effort to put all that down!

Best regards

 

Thank you sir! I find no issues with any of your quotes.

Best regards

 

Hello fellow Buckeye! We moved to Texas about 5 years ago after over a decade in Ohio

Short Buckeye story. The first day I drove to work from a new location, I took Buckeye road through the (basically) ghost town of Buckeye TX. As I neared the railroad tracks in the dark of early morning, A small Texas buck ran out just in time to meet his end. So later I called my insurance company from Ohio to report it. Buckeyes all over the place.

OH to you...

 

Thank you kind sir! I'm a fan of the "Up" part of your state, in particular.

Best regards

 

Small world! Ohio has it's benefits for sure; lots of green, 4 true seasons, farm fields everywhere, quiet (where we live). bummer about your truck.