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Tacoma Bed side

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by WhiteMambaV2, Jan 30, 2020.

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Repair or replace?

  1. Repair

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  2. Replace

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  1. Jan 30, 2020 at 12:41 PM
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    WhiteMambaV2

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    What's up TW?

    I was wondering if anyone knew of a salvage yard in CA that would potentially have 3rd gen Tacoma parts. Particularly a drivers side bed side. Damaged mine wheeling a couple weekends ago... o_O

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  2. Jan 30, 2020 at 12:47 PM
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    Islandtaco671

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    Which part of CA? I know the salvage yard here in SD has a website that keeps track of the inventory. They’re usually pretty up to date from what I remember.
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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    The damage also doesn’t look that bad to me, maybe reach under and try to push it out?
     
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  4. Jan 30, 2020 at 3:12 PM
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    Looks like there is a crease at the top of the damage, you could try one of the painless dent removal places and at least get a quote. It wouldn’t be perfect fix though.
    Or... a high clearance bumper
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2020 at 3:20 PM
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    I did way more damage jack knifing my trailer into my taco. Found a local guy who restores hotrods who did body and paint for $300. It was perfect when finished. You may want to ask around.
     
  6. Jan 30, 2020 at 4:09 PM
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    Perfect excuse for something else to do on the truck! I’d say that or throw on a flat bed. Lol
     
  7. Jan 30, 2020 at 4:12 PM
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    crashngiggles

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    Dents, dings and scratches give a truck character.....it show that you use it. Plus too, it shows that you are not afraid to damage your truck for the sake of fun. This will intimidate others....lol
     
  8. Jan 31, 2020 at 8:21 AM
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    WhiteMambaV2

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    I'm in Santa Barbara. Don't really care how far it is and would pick it up for sure. What's the name of the website?
     
  9. Jan 31, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    WhiteMambaV2

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    Honestly, that was the thought! I was thinking of going that route but would need to pull that larger one up top and paint. I almost feel like I could do it my self. There's enough tutorials out there on the interwebs!
     
  10. Jan 31, 2020 at 8:24 AM
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    Thank you man! Much appreciated!!
     
  11. Feb 1, 2020 at 12:10 AM
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