Frame replacement

Good day. I’m looking to find a printed (or printable) procedure to help me swap out the nasty, rusted clear through frame on my 2004 Tacoma.

 

@Empty_Lord

 

Shoot me reminder tonight. After work I can get it

 

Start soaking everything in WD-40 now.

 

I love a good mini movie......

 

More like Kroil or PB blaster!!

Make sure your Oxy-Fuel torch is ready to go.

Round up some helpers .

 

We’re going to see how my 1998 frame swap goes here soon. Lol just waiting on the shocks. She crusty. Torch in standby

 

I have seen at my Toyota Dealer how things are supported .

Doing that at home asking for directions is going to be interesting.

 

I am the dealer. I’ve done tons of these. Just been a few years. They’re all but dried up now

 

I know !!

 

Thanks for the replies. I have a friend with a shop (and a lift) another who is a Tacoma enthusiast and has done a bunch of rebuild work to help coach me and other guys willing to throw in from time to time as we go along. Wanted to be more in the know myself as to what is coming hence the procedure search. I was able to find one 84 page procedure and am still looking for a few more. The helpful tips (soak everything in WD40) are great. Thank you.

 

I think PB Blaster it better then wd40.

 

I need to ask Where did the Truck live that you have a rusted frame ? Some areas are much worse then others.

Since every job is always some what different it is impossible to ever have step by step directions.

Just what do you have for the used Frame? Just the a bare naked frame ??

A complete rolling Chassis or a running donor vehicle?? This makes a big difference in what your getting into.

Where it gets interesting and expensive is all the other assorted parts attached to the rusted frame and the parts broken while removing. The assorted Brake lines, the complete fuel system etc etc

Best of luck!

 

Here's the order.....

(603) Swapping Out the Frame on a Toyota Tacoma - YouTube


There is/are frame swap service bulletins out from toyota....step by step...
the one I saw I think was 2001.....like 40 or 50 pages long pdf....
in house for the dealership mechs....

I dont seem to be able to find it.....

 

I believe this is what you are referring to: