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2003 tacoma frame swap question-NEED HELP!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BrokenTaco, May 17, 2016.

  1. May 17, 2016 at 12:04 PM
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    BrokenTaco

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    Like soooo many, I've got a beautiful Tacoma that is slowly eating itself alive. Frame is rusting away to dust. Unfortunately, the truck was never coated with Toyota's magical spray before 2011, so they will not replace the frame. I'm looking for a replacement frame currently, and will tackle the swap with a buddy.

    Details: 2003 SR5 Ext Cab, 4 cyl automatic, 4X4.
    QUESTION: Will the frame from a prerunner with the same details as above work?
     
    BrokenTaco, May 17, 2016
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  2. May 18, 2016 at 1:37 AM
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    Yip!
     
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  3. May 18, 2016 at 12:10 PM
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    3"SL 1.5"BL,2.5" exhaust,custom bumpers,Warn 8274,235-85R16's,Flex-a-lite Electric fans, AFE CAI, 18" Magnaflow, High flow Converter, 1.5" BL, Fabtech coilovers, AllPro Expedition leaf packs, Daystar 1.25" extended rear shackles, Billstein 5165 remote res rear shocks, Custom ARB style plate bumper, Singer 275Amp high output alternator, URD MAF sensor calibrator, Innovate MTX-L Wideband O2 sensor, ScanGaugeII, Tundra front brake upgrade, 3" extended braided stainless brake hoses, Cooper Discoverer ATW on Mickey Thompson Classic Baja Lock wheels
    You could possibly purchase the frame from Toyota, I believe it is around $5000
    Part # 04008-30C04
    If Toyota won't sell you one you could contact the manufacturer:
    Metalsa Structural Products Inc.
    4010 Airpark Drive
    Owensboro, KY 42301
     
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