Project Salvaged: 2019 Tacoma Build

I picked up a 2019 Black Tacoma SR5 4WD with 17k miles for $13,000. Front end collision to the front right passenger side. The hit went to the upper front passenger side for the most part. The frame was determined to be good. I wanted to document this rebuild, so I figured this would be the best place.

Parts to replace so far:
Windshield, Front Passenger Fender Apron, Rail, Fender, Fender Flare, Headlights, Grill, Bumper, & Radiator support brackets.

So far, I have ordered all new OEM parts, with the exception of the headlights. The main damage will be repaired by a shop, and I will be repairing/swapping out the bolt on stuff.

OEM headlights are too expensive, so went with the next best thing.


Current investment (Updated 01/23/2024):
Truck - $13,000
New Front Bumper Cover - $130
New Grill Assembly - $164
Used Grill Insert - $20
New Lower Bumper Cover Grill - $54
New Fog Light Kit Assembly - $64
New Passenger Fender - $212
New Headlights - $295
New Winshield - $200
New OEM Parts Structure Rebuild - $497
Labor for Rebuild - $1500
New OEM Front Fender Flair - $112
TRD Black Wheels w/ tires - $800
TRD Black Seats - $800
TRD Hood - $550
Dash + 4 Airbags - $1900

 

Is the truck salvage title?

 

Yes

 

How much did you pay?

 

Asking the real question.

 

Price added, and no brokerage or auction site. Picked up from a private seller.

 

Welcome to TW and good luck on your build!

 

I don’t fuck around. Get straight to the point.

 

And it critically matters here. Others show a salvaged, wreck Taco for 21K and it's already a bad idea.

OP is starting at 13k so this seems like a better way to start, so far.

 

mans don’t forget... how’s the frame looking?

 

Yeah 21k wouldn’t work for me lol

 

No damage, a bracket was bent but the integrity of the frame is good to go

 

Yeah I’ll bite. Doesn’t seem like a bad deal if you plan to drive the truck into the ground.

 

That’s the goal

 

how was the truck totalled out with minimal front end damage and a clean frame?

 

Hang around for awhile, you will see it.

 

Added some more photos for you guys

 

All airbags deployed, that’s enough to make anyone cringe

 

I've seen some fiber glass and carbon fiber hood options for tacomas, Locally they have them for 1,000 on offer up in LA. Your hood looks fine though! Just sayin if you consider it.

If you are getting an off road front bumper get the ones that are cut right below the headlights. Example: CBI T3 or Stealth Fighter

Check out https://tacomabeast.com/collections/bumpers-3rd-gen

Most important of all though, Get those airbags fixed/replaced!

 

Thanks for the link!