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What is difference Between 4x4 and 4x2 TRD Offroad Crew Cab Frame?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mbtex, May 6, 2024.

  1. May 6, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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    Is there a difference between 4x4 and 4x2 on offroad crew cab frame.
     
  2. May 6, 2024 at 7:57 AM
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  3. May 6, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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    Are the Front Section and Rear Section separate or welded as one piece.
     
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    Why do I feel like this is going to turn into a "how do I convert my 2wd to 4wd" thread.....
     
  5. May 6, 2024 at 11:41 AM
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  6. May 6, 2024 at 11:42 AM
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    All welded together
     
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  7. May 6, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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    Not a conversion thread. looking for replacement frame for a 2017 crew cab 4x2 TRD off road and having a hard time finding one.
     
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  8. May 6, 2024 at 11:58 AM
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    There are 20 different frame part number on Toyota's EPC. Would need to know the number on the tag on the door frame for the chassis designation. TRN245, GRN305, GRN310, GRN325, is it LWB or SWB?
     
  9. May 6, 2024 at 12:08 PM
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    Don't have access to those codes at the moment. It is a 2017 TRD Off Road auto Crew Cab 5 ft bed.
     
  10. May 6, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    Some differences may include the mounting member for the front differential and transfer case support, but I’m just guessing.
     
  11. May 6, 2024 at 12:12 PM
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    Bent frame
     
  12. May 6, 2024 at 12:43 PM
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    I believe it is GRN325
     
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    Looks like the part number is either 51001-04767 or 51001-04768. That's the closest I can get you without a VIN. The first one MSRP is $6440, the other is $7827.43.

    EDIT, fixed part number for the second frame
     
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  14. May 6, 2024 at 12:59 PM
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    I keep coming up with 51001-04768 which says it replaces 51001-04767. But not finding them as shown in stock
     
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  16. May 6, 2024 at 1:23 PM
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    If I put in my Vin it says does not fit but if you look under description it says it replaces each other so I am totally confused.

    Toyota 51001-04768 Frame Sub-Assembly
    2015-2022 Toyota Tacoma 5100104768

    [​IMG]
    • Part Description
      Frame Sub-Assembly
    • Part Name Code
      51100F
    • Replaces
      51001-04767
    • Manufacturer
      Toyota
    • Manufacturer's Notes
      This part is discontinued.
    Toyota 51001-04767 Frame Sub-Assembly
    2015-2017 Toyota Tacoma 5100104767

    [​IMG]
    • Part Description
      Frame Sub-Assembly
    • Part Name Code
      51100F
    • Replaced By
      51001-04768
    • Manufacturer
      Toyota
     
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  17. May 7, 2024 at 12:36 PM
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    Message from link :

    51001-04767 ---------- Has been discontinued and has been replaced by 51001-04768

    51001-04768---- Unfortunately, the part is on backorder with no estimated time of availability.
    At this time we cannot obtain the part.
     
  18. May 7, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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    How bent is your frame? Is it just bent a little in the rear due to a mild rear end collision or is it seriously toast? If the truck drives straight, replacing the frame with your own time and money could be a waste of time and money.
     
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  19. May 7, 2024 at 4:42 PM
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    which unfortunately sounds normal, there have been numerous threads of people waiting months and months for frames.
     
  20. May 8, 2024 at 6:16 AM
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    It is being covered by insurance.
     

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