Ultimate Off-Road Toyota Tundra 1st Gen Build

In today's video, we do a walk around on a Toyota Tundra offroad/overland build! This truck is a 2002 Tundra 1st Gen owned by my friend Noah Merrill. The Off-Road upgrades, modifications, and aftermarket on this truck are INSANE! We discuss everything from the lift kit, mud tires, aftermarket rims, metal bumpers, new radio, roof rack, front grille, and so much more.
To learn more about the truck, visit Noah's Instagram:
/ noah_merrill
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[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

OG Tundra. This thing will last forever. My 2006 Tacoma refuses to die.

[@haydenjayo6571]

What an awesome build! I recently sold my 2019 tacoma trd off-road(crazy ik) for an one owner 2003 tundra limited with 127k miles and a factory trd supercharger and i couldnt be happier! I live in idaho so i definitely do some trail running and this gives me plenty of ideas for my own build thank you very much!

[@gilbertgarcia2711]

nice bud

[@markcunningham3745]

Sweet 1st Gen Tundra

[@TheAtlasSupreme]

Got any sales/specials coming up??? I appreciate the extra effort you're putting into your website and business. Keep at it!

[@greym6436]

Great Build of the 02’ Tundra, damn! So badass. ☕️ We need to meet up and hit some trails guys. I’m in west valley 🫡I’m also rocking a modded 02’ TRD Tundra AC Cab in 4wd w/rear limited slip diff. OME Springs 2.25” lift rolling on 33”s. I need to order some goodies from your business.

[@alecstone7503]

For sure the cleanest first gen.

[@skipgumphrey9579]

VERY sharp looking Gen1 !!!

[@Prison_Mike_38]

Sick build! I miss my 1st gen Tundra. Unfortunately it was 2wd and I wanted to get more into overlanding so I bought a 2nd gen Taco TRD Offroad. I really miss the power from that 1st gen Tundra. I ran a 285/70r17 on it and it would cruise up inclines without gearing down. My current Tacoma has 275/70r17 and even the slightest incline it gears down and screams past 3000 rpms.

[@AlexRodri27]

Very clean first gen!

[@Yota__Adventures]

Awesome looking Tundra!

[@Lurkoffroad]

SO TUFF big inspo !!

[@zanerasmussen7846]

Awesome video! Also amazing build.

[@CanadianGearhead]

Great vid and an awesome Tundra!

[@juniorvazquez9000]

Nice rig.

[@GreenRanger886]

Wow sick build 💪🏽

[@natesimmons8241]

What a clean build everything you need to go offroad and have fun doing it! Gave me so many ideas. Any idea total cost in the build so far?

[@noahmerrill97]

Aww man lost track. Definitely a lot of time is what stands out to me. Thank you!

[@ambienteterrazas]

So he doesn't have to worry about the dreaded lower ball joints?? nice build, I have a same year Sequoia and that's the idea I would go for, looks super clean and purpose built.

[@noahmerrill97]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@spyder1monkey6bman69]

What are the fenders ? Looking to swap the chunky ones

[@noahmerrill97]

Bushwacker!

[@kylemedina5947]

Where did he get the aftermarket rocker switch

[@noahmerrill97]

B40 built makes that rocket panel insert. Switches are off Amazon and from Yukon gear and axle

[@OLANADVMX]

What did you modify apart from the Suspension for the 35 inch tires?

[@noahmerrill97]

Lots of trimming to finch weld lower fender area. Front bumper helps with clearance. Lower arms help by pushing lbj location 1” forward away from firewall. Everything after that is getting the alignment dialed

[@MicahelGonzales]

How did you incorporate the OEM plastic bed liner with the camper shell?

[@noahmerrill97]

It doesn’t affect the fitment of the camper at all 👍🏼

[@MicahelGonzales]

@@noahmerrill97 how did you tighten the C clamps with a plastic bed liner in the way?

[@lukemarks92]

I just cut out little slits in the bed liner in my t100 ​@@MicahelGonzales

[@EkoTheMasterPlayTheGame]

Here because of @208tyler

[@noahmerrill97]

Tyler is the man 👍🏼

[@208Tyler]

Thank you gentlemen!

[@georgepadilla6697]

Dang!

[@ExpeditionTundraBeast]

🙌

[@sterlingchristy2107]

Butter not ever sale it.

[@DocHolliday3841]

16" wheels? The brakes barely fit as is with 17" wheels.

[@noahmerrill97]

Came factory with 16” wheels earlier years

[@noahmerrill97]

You guys are the best! 🙏🏼 Thanks for featuring the truck!

[@ROSHAMBRO-pu5mg]

That is the Leer 100R topper with the 74.3 bed size? How were you able to order it for this truck is it for a different make of truck? I have the same Tundra and wanted to order one. (Edit)

[@noahmerrill97]

@@ROSHAMBRO-pu5mgthrough a camper shell dealer! Website isn’t very helpful you have to go through your local dealer

[@JikaInFamous]

less of your face more of the truck please