MARYLAND TACOMAS

I dont see why you couldnt order a frame yourself.Im sure independent bodyshops have done that

 

the biggest question though is cost, i can see the cost for the frame+cabin+doors+front fenders+hood adding up quick

 

The thing is now if toyota does recall 2nd gen for frame rust they wont be able to keep with demand and they would keep all frames in-house no outside sales.I am seriously thinking about getting 1 in the future for my 1st gen when my frame finally turns to dust

 

FRSex = more better

 

Yea i see that too the trucks are "cheaper" because they are mass produced, but if you wanted to build one from the ground up I'd expect heavy costs

 

yeah, my idea would be mainly to use a crate engine/transmission/transfer case to help keep the cost down, as well as using the Tacoma body so parts are more readily available, and to try to keep one-off or custom parts to a minimum to allow for the ease of repair/upgrades.

 

So just out of curiosity I just looked the cost of a frame for my truck it was actually cheaper than I t thought roughly 3800.00 bucks for frame only

 

You should look at the parts list that gets replaced when they do a frame job, all kinds of mounts and such, even LCA i think.

 

Yeah i know just suprisr main frame was that low,besides if I do that I would be replacing most those parts with after maket pieces.be cheaper to get a old chevy truck with a solid axle and make new body mounts for the tacoma body

 

Like 350tacozilla did

 

Oh Yea! I test drove one and was hitting back roads at 50-60 mph without even losing traction. I thought about trading the truck in on the spot Lol but I love off roading way to much.

 

No way I could fit the whole family in the FRS - that's why I went with the tC. If it had a real backseat I'd own one.

 

Everyone needs a midlife sports car though...should've sold the wife and kids that line

 

Real back seat? That's what the RTT is for, no one gets frisky in the backseat if they have a RTT lol

 

care to share where you found the frame price?

 

Camel Back Toyota Parts maybe?

 

I looked on their website, but they dont sell complete frames, yet they have all the parts listed as coming with some "complete frame assembly" that i cant find anywhere.. i do have a pending request with the current TW contact point there to see if he can find it though.

 

This is a 2001frame assembly I think have multiple ones my phone .any this is place I found it

 

Speaking of rust....we just did this to my dad's new xtracab. 04 with only 107k on it. Took the bed off, Sanded down and treated with POR15, then boxed and welded the entire frame from the cab back!

 

My ex took the dog so I no longer need the dog platform I built, before going to the classifieds section I wanted to see if anyone in MD would be interested in it. If anyone is interested please PM me. Pictures are in this thread http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...b-dog-platform-udpate-pics-5.html#post7153961