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Bed Swap 2000 to a 2004

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Wizard440, Dec 15, 2022.

  1. Dec 15, 2022 at 10:20 AM
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    Wizard440

    Wizard440 [OP] Member

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    Can I do a direct swap of a bed from a 2000 Tacoma to a 2004 Tacoma?
    Thanks
    Wolf
     
  2. Dec 15, 2022 at 10:23 AM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    I believe so, as long as your 04 isn't a double cab with the shorter bed. Weren't any double cabs in 2000

    @Empty_Lord
     
  3. Dec 15, 2022 at 10:27 AM
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    They're both extended cabs. The beds look the same, I don't see any difference between the two, but need to check. Thanks
     
  4. Dec 15, 2022 at 10:41 AM
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    Empty_Lord Toyotaholic

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    Too many trucks and mods to list.. check builds
    Same bed. Go for it
     
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  5. Dec 15, 2022 at 10:57 AM
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    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    Yep they’ll bolt right up.


    Don’t forget to unbolt the fuel filler neck before you start.
     
  6. Dec 15, 2022 at 11:06 AM
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    Yes, I checked out some videos. Thanks!
     
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    Good! Thank You!
     
  8. Dec 15, 2022 at 8:30 PM
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    If you have fender flares, keep in mind the 2001-2004 bed will have square holes drilled into it and the 1995-2000 will not. Colors also varied wildly between the years so it most likely won’t match.
     
  9. Dec 15, 2022 at 9:10 PM
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    Not a problem regarding color and flares, its a work truck. The 04 truck has 450k miles on it and still runs great. Its been used many years for work, pavers and material. The bed is in bad shape from countless loads, we found a good bed available on a 2000.
     
  10. Dec 15, 2022 at 10:18 PM
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    Good stuff. I had a 1998 that had 454,000 miles on it. They’ll go forever.
     

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