new here seeking advice on a rebuildable Taco

Hello Steve from Atlanta, GA

hopping to get some advice on rebuilding this 2011 Taco pre V6

heres what I forsee
1.pass. fender
2.2 headlights
3.front grill
4.plastic weld of bumper
5.driver side airbag.
6.hood possiably straightened
7.small boby panel just below headlights


any helpfull suggestions is apresheated.



By stevethebrain at 2012-01-14

By stevethebrain at 2012-01-14

I haven't yet inspected this Taco however the body apears to be straight.
?1.doe's the pass side inner fender surport appear to be bent?

?2. the lower front frame surport is bent in a tad on pass side maybe this could be heated up and pryed out.

?3. probably the most expensive part would be the airbag, I have the understanding that only a actuale body shop can replace ABs is this true or false?

?4.lastly for right now are body panels interchangable from years 2005-2011?


By stevethebrain at 2012-01-14

Smart tow truck operater throws front bumper in back hoppefully it came be plastic welded or maybe expoxyed.

I'll be doing my research was hopping for few quick responses. then drive this Taco for 250K trouble free miles.


Thanks Steve

 

Welcome to TW from NV!

 

Welcome from West GA good luck with the rebuild

 

Hood needs to be replaced too.

 

going by the images the hood could possiable be straightened around the front pass. side.

edit I was'nt sure which section to start a rebuild thread on any suggestions?

Thanks
Steve

 

Yep, he's right- it looks like it's creased above where the passenger side headlight would be. Probably tweaked.

 

I've searched Ebay for available parts seams like there available at a reasonable prices.

 

Welcome to TW. Go with the satoshi grill (by a vendor on here) and aftermarket bumper!

 

that grill looks kindof good better the OEM what do there sell for I've sean OEM on Ebay for around $200.

I'm also thinking the blackened LED headlights would look real cool.

is this the grill you suggest?

http://satoshigrill.blogspot.com/2010/01/2005-toyota-tacoma-sr5-v6-4x4-for-sale.html



I will be searching around for a part out truck however it raises less eyebrows at the inspection station w/ new parts.

 

Look for member "HomerTaco" he's the man to talk to about a sweet looking grille!!

 

Welcome to TW from Sparks, NV