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97 Tacoma questions!!!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cdavis1229, Apr 2, 2023.

  1. Apr 2, 2023 at 12:27 PM
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    Cdavis1229

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    So question I have a 97 Tacoma needs some front end parts previous owner hit a deer in it my question is if I got 97 or similar year 4 runner could I swap the front body parts on it over to my Tacoma? Location: FL
     
  2. Apr 2, 2023 at 1:23 PM
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    Tour991

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    Yes, but it's more involved than you think. You need to change the core support, hood, head lights, corner lights, fenders and various other small parts.
    You need to drill out the spot welds on the old core support and tack weld in the new one.
     
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  3. Apr 2, 2023 at 2:24 PM
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    Cdavis1229

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    I’m trying to fix my Tacoma up but I can’t find a parts tacoma similar to mine anywhere and it’s hard for me to find the parts I need
     
  4. Apr 2, 2023 at 4:07 PM
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    Tour991

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    Where are you located
     

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