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Gen 1 frames

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mtucker57, May 26, 2024.

  1. May 26, 2024 at 3:09 AM
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    mtucker57

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    Are the frames from a 1st gen Tacoma and a 2nd gen compatible? I’m looking for a frame for a 2003tacoma and mostly find from 2006 forward
     
  2. May 26, 2024 at 3:18 AM
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    Not compatible
     
  3. May 26, 2024 at 3:31 AM
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    mtucker57

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    I’m looking for both complete rails that are rusted out from the cab to the rear bumper
    Are they available?
    I have only found repair kits
     
  4. May 26, 2024 at 5:48 AM
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    You’ll need to find a donor truck and do a frame swap, and rustproof the donor frame. Toyota stopped making these frames some time ago. Your best best is a southwestern truck that hasn’t seen much road salt.

    If there’s enough metal to weld to, you can weld on reinforcements, but they’ll probably only delay the inevitable.
     

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