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Frame swap -n- facelift for Mable

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Loctite77, Apr 9, 2020.

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  1. Apr 9, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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    First time poster long time reader here! Just scored this frame for 1100, came with Asian locking hubs, calipers etc.

    Any suggestions or links to frame swap threads?

    I want to put a really nice suspension under it with about 3” lift, any suggestions there are much appreciated.

    I think I’ll document the work here. Also I’m in NC, anyone interested in helping me with this (I’ll pay you of course)!


     
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  2. Apr 9, 2020 at 5:35 PM
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    Is that a Toyota pick up frame or a Tacoma frame?
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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  4. Apr 9, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    Pretty good score for 1100. I’d love to help, but sadly I’m a little bit further than a short drive away.

    if you need info ask, I should be able to pull up instructions that may help you
     
    Empty_Lord, Apr 9, 2020
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  5. Apr 9, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    A long as it has the same engine it’s should be a simple swap aside from the usual frozen bolt out alignment cam
     
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  6. Apr 9, 2020 at 5:42 PM
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    Feeling kinda Stoopid fer axn now.
    Thanks Daniel. SAS was so long ago.
     
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  7. Apr 9, 2020 at 5:51 PM
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    Thanks. It’s supposedly off of a 98, but I’m willing to bet it was a replacement frame from the recall. It’s super clean for a 22yr old frame.
     
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  8. Apr 9, 2020 at 5:54 PM
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    What’s wrong with the original frame? Holes?
     
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  9. Apr 9, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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    my truck was hit by an unlicensed teen in a Pontiac right on the front hub, so it currently goes down the road crooked! Plus yeah, my frame is pretty darn rusted

    I could have repaired the rust sections if it wasn’t for the being warped. That’s a double whammy! Starting fresh.
     
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    Perfect reason for a swap, I can get the documents for the 01 frame swap if you want it as a guide. May not be 100% the same as the 98. But should put you in the right direction
     
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  11. Apr 9, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    Thanks I’m sure it would be helpful, but don’t put yourself out of it’s a pain. I was thinking of this method.
    https://youtu.be/Urqq8FbVvb0
     
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    Nice score. You gonna clean it up a bit or do a complete haulover i.e. sand, prime, POR.
     
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    What part of NC are you in?
     
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    I’m in Winston Salem.
     
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    Nice find. Wish I could find frames in that condition around here.
     
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    I am gonna walnut blast the little bit of surface rust there is and yes POR 15 it. Also want to spray the inside with something. Any suggestions?
     
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    Im a second Gen owner, I could help out. Also in W-S 336
     
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  18. Apr 10, 2020 at 6:03 AM
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    that’s awesome man! I’ll be in touch.
     
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    sounds good man message me for details
     
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    It looks really good from what I can see.
     
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