Iowa Tacomas (Idiots.Out.Wandering.Around)

Semi scale !

 

Also saw horses rated at 1000lbs to hold my frame while I build on it yah or nah ? I'll probably use jack stands for the actual truck while I swap everything

 

If I remember correctly the frame only weighs 450-500lb.

 

Surprised I didn't get flamed lol . My next problem will be keepin it from teetering ....

 

When are you doing the swap? Get a group of helpers

 

Keeping what from teetering? I would first swap the whole rear axle assembly. Then build the front suspension. Then you have a stable rolling chassis to work on. No saw horses needed.

 

Would you just lay that thing on the floor and lift when needed? Lol

And I meant teetering from the added weight on either side if it was on stands lol

 

I would. You can lift one part of the frame by hand pretty easily. Or with a jack.

 

I would like a full set of these for working on stuff, but it's not really justifiable. Lots of wood under jack stands works just as well. http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/12-Ton-Heavy-Duty-Jack-Stands-With-Rolling-Wheels-1-Pair

 

I would think a guy like you could make something like that easily enough out of scrap metal.

 

As stated, get your new frame to a rolling chassis state but before getting that far you have to first decide how high you want to/are able to lift the cab. If you remove the engine you don't have to lift the cab as high but it is a lot more work. If you are doing this outside you could always ask around "small town Iowa" what contractor or farmer has a set of forks that could pick and place your cab for you.

The minimum height of a stand is a consideration as well as max height. I used the stands below in combination with a large pneumatic jack similar to the one below for my frame swap. I found the V notches hold a 4x4 nice for lifting on the rocker pinch weld. It all comes down to what resources you have available and where you are working.

https://www.zoro.com/sumner-pipe-stand-v-head-2500-lb-cap-780385/i/G6146183/

https://www.google.com/search?q=pne...UICCgC&biw=1366&bih=651#imgrc=pHj5ji58YLgSMM:

 

https://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/5514870288.html
Looks like a good truck for $1600. Easy solid axle swap for those interested.

 

My money is on scammer.

 

Anybody need stock front end parts. A guy in the Chicago area that is selling his front driveline and suspension, he cut off the front 3ft of frame. I'm taking his bumper off his hands and would be willing to pick up other parts for someone if they need. Here is his post: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/chicagoland-area-members.46428/page-153#post-12089390

 

I want to go back to stock.

 

I got a frame only 2k and half of the holy grail . PM for details xD

 

Is that english?

 

No. Anthony talked to the guy

 

If you try to take your truck back to stock you need to start sharing whatever it is that you have been smoking.