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1998+ Interior (Dashboard, Ac,) Swap to 1996 Tacoma

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Nsanchez7, Apr 11, 2021.

  1. Apr 11, 2021 at 8:17 AM
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    Nsanchez7

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    I’m looking for a complete dash, door panels for my taco 1996... I’m looking to swap the dashboard completely from a 1998+ taco... Has anyone had ever done this swap? Do you know if it will fit?

    thank you
     
  2. Apr 11, 2021 at 1:35 PM
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    SLAPS 65

    SLAPS 65 Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap..

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    As far as I know the sheet metal of the trucks didn’t change but I have never looked into it. Chances are it would fit.
    Why are you thinking of changing your interior? Trashed original or something you like better about the 98/2000?
     
  3. Apr 11, 2021 at 1:50 PM
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    The prior owner was an old man that tried to fix everything with screws, almost everything has been screwed on the truck interior.

    i tried to repair it but as far as I go disassembling it, I found wire, wood, fiber glass, etc.

    so I would like to swap everything and start fresh.

    i was asking if it would fit on my 1996 because I will have more chances to find parts opening the year range

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  4. Apr 11, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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    SLAPS 65

    SLAPS 65 Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap..

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    Cool, a buddy of mine swapped the interior of an 88 into an 84 with no issues that I heard of, added the a/c as well. You probably could look at 01 to 04 as well, the only difference I know of is the hood and fenders. Wiring might different but just use your original stuff. good luck.
     
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  5. Feb 9, 2022 at 1:42 PM
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    heavymetallecturemonster

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    Curious if you ever did this because I have the same question
     

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