DIY Frame Replacement

Nothing was missing, but the frame had rusted through in several spots.

 

I don’t have an overhead hoist. Can you do it with a cherry picker?

 

You and me both. My guess is, and a lot of other people!

 

This is right after I pulled the bed.

 

This is when I bought it, before I trailered it home

 

Other than the frame it looks like it was in great condition.

 

So my friend is also in the same boat. I told him there are lots if experts on here but he just doesnt have the time or skills. I'll watch this to see how it goes. What's a truck w a rusty frame even go for? Lol

Ps. Great work and I for one will support your efforts....even if it means sending pieces off my truck! Hahaha

 

Awesome project. Stoked to watch the progress.

 

Productive day. I borrowed bars from the pallet racking at work. I used scrap lumber and dug up several concrete blocks around the shop. Used my engine crane/cherry picker to lift each corner and stack blocks until I was high enough.
Note: this is unsafe and you should not do it this way.

 

I can’t even figure out a solid value.. I’ve been trying to buy a rotted double cab for a few years now for my spare frame. But everyone wants an arm and a leg!

 

Probably not representative of the nation, but I didn’t see a single first gen under $12,000 in my neck of the woods, I drove a couple and almost bought a low mile mini for $10,000.
I got this rusty project for $5,577. My limit was $5000, but auctions man.

 

Yea.. that’s too rich for my blood right now. One will pop up. Eventually. I’ve got a whole power train and all waiting. But I have to finish the 01 before I spend too much

 

Atta boy! You're real Toyota guy now!

 

Looking good. How high did you have to lift the cab to clear the engine and front suspension? Looks like you have tires off to get the frame lower.

 

I think I was between 46” & 48”

 

Form an LLC for the purpose of replacing Tacoma frames. That way you can write off all sorts of thing related to the project including two sets of these bad boys

$294 Sunex 1410 10-Ton, High Height, Pin Type, Jack Stands, Pair

https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-1410-10-Ton-Height-Stands/dp/B0093NBRHA?th=1

Be safe! Thanks for keeping us posted

 

You can have this one for 3k. 2002 taco 156k. All is well except for frame.

 

Pulled the drivetrain out of the old chassis

 

Cleaned up a tiny bit

 

E-locker rear was too far gone. I wanted to regear anyway so I bought an OEM 4x4 4cyl 4.56 rear axle assembly with 121,000 miles, and a low mileage front assembly with 4.56 for a total of $750. Fixing the old one was over $1300, and I think I’ll be happier with an Eaton LSD than a locking diff. So roughly the same price with an essentially free gear ratio change.