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98 frame repair worth trying

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by JPW99, Mar 10, 2023.

  1. Mar 10, 2023 at 4:17 AM
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    JPW99

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    Okay here is the back story of this truck was totaled several years ago because the frame broke when it was hit rear axle is bent to would like to get it running again but don't know if its worth it or would be better to salvage some parts and scrap the rest truck has the 4 cylinder and the manual and 4x4 would drag its self around with the front up until a year ago when the gas finally went stale. I'm thinking pull engine tranny 4x4 front axle and drive shafts and all the electronics and harness's I might need and do a prerunner convertion.

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  2. Mar 10, 2023 at 4:57 AM
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    Jakuku Pahwheenis

    Jakuku Pahwheenis i provide useless forum contributions

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    I'd say salvage what parts you can and scrap that frame
     
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  3. Mar 10, 2023 at 5:21 AM
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    Bivouac

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Time to keep the good parts and scrap the rest.

    With enough money anything can be brought back but most times it is not cost effective.

    Invest your time and money in something in better shape.
     
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  4. Mar 10, 2023 at 1:09 PM
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    JPW99

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    Yeah thats what I was thinking keep the main stuff engine transmission and 4x4 parts and drive shaft and the electronics and harnesses for them and scrap the rolling frame and body
     
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  5. Mar 11, 2023 at 4:56 AM
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    CrippledOldMan

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    Wise Decision, that frame look really , really bad.
     
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  6. Mar 11, 2023 at 5:16 AM
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    Rusty Taco 11

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    Tis but a scratch!
     
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  7. Mar 11, 2023 at 8:48 AM
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    Bivouac

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    The west coast people would be suffering Cardiac issues!!
     
  8. Mar 12, 2023 at 5:09 AM
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    BondoBuilder

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    There isn't much steel to weld to. You'll be fabing whole frame rails. The hours will add up so fast on that repair, it's not worth it.
     
  9. Mar 12, 2023 at 5:13 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    How many miles on the driveline?

    Just make sure that's even worth the effort to pluck
     

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