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DIY Frame Replacement

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Jase, Apr 17, 2021.

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  1. Apr 26, 2021 at 12:24 PM
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    Tour991

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    Is there a reason you are doing that way? It is a lot less work to leave the motor in the cab.
     
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  2. Apr 26, 2021 at 12:38 PM
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    ? The motor is mounted to the frame ?
    I was going to set it next to the new one and just transfer everything
     
    Jase, Apr 26, 2021
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  3. Apr 26, 2021 at 12:39 PM
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    Post #5 has a picture of my new semi-rolling chassis
     
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  4. Apr 26, 2021 at 12:43 PM
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  5. Apr 26, 2021 at 1:19 PM
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    Interesting idea. This sounds better than evacuating the AC system.
     
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  6. Apr 26, 2021 at 3:18 PM
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    Once the PS unit was out of the way I just ratchet strapped it to the radiator support.
     
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  7. Apr 26, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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  8. Apr 26, 2021 at 3:53 PM
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    Did you pull the trans and TC out from underneath before lifting off the cab+motor?
     
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  9. Apr 26, 2021 at 3:55 PM
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    No I did not
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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    Sorry, I meant that question for Tour
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  11. Apr 26, 2021 at 4:35 PM
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    Oop my bad
     
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  12. Apr 26, 2021 at 5:58 PM
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  13. Apr 26, 2021 at 6:21 PM
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    Awesome build.

    If not for the rear main, would you have lifted the tranny and transfer case with the cab?
     
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  14. Apr 26, 2021 at 8:25 PM
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    Thanks, and yes. I think just throwing another heavy strap around the trans and can would have held it.
     
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  15. Apr 26, 2021 at 8:51 PM
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    Props, that’s a messy task- best of luck to you
     
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  16. Apr 27, 2021 at 10:55 AM
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    You sir are doing gods work out here. I wish you luck on the rest of this project and i thank you for being so detailed for the rest of us who own new england trucks
     
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  17. May 5, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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  18. May 5, 2021 at 4:54 PM
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    Hey Jason. You can lift the entire cab with an engine hoist easy peazy. I built a simple wooden bracket that goes inside the cab.
     
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  19. May 5, 2021 at 5:13 PM
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    Box the rear of the frame while you have the room.
     
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    Were there a lot of parts missing from the truck when you bought it or did you pull a lot off before you started taking pictures for the swap?
     
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