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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Yoterdude740, Jan 25, 2021.

  1. Jan 25, 2021 at 5:48 AM
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    Yoterdude740

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    I rolled my 96 ext cab and bought a 04 ext cab. My frame and drivetrain is still straight on my 96 but I haven't made any moves on the parts. Is there anyone on here who can compare my vins to see if what parts if any are the same? They both are the 2.7 4wd trucks

    -tranny
    -transfer case
    -drivetrain
    -fuel tank and pump
     
  2. Jan 25, 2021 at 5:52 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
  3. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:07 AM
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    both have j-shift.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2021 at 7:53 AM
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    bilstein shocks/struts Add-a-leaf Mostly stock. Running 31x10.5 r15

    https://partsouq.com/en/

    open 2 windows and type in VIN for each vehicle and compare part numbers for the specific components. EZ
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2021 at 9:15 AM
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    Yoterdude740

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    Thanks Russian92 that's exactly what I needed
     
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  6. Jan 25, 2021 at 10:56 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    This might work Toyota is good for changing part numbers when vendors change across that many years for sure .

    Same engine same trans /case fuel tank could be different in size drive train if both cabs are the same should all swap.

    Having seen all manor of parts swapped in only you really know what you have in hand.
     
  7. Jan 25, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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    Yes I went on and verified all the parts I mention are 100% the same according to that page. Good to know I got a good bit of xtra parts laying around. 65D9DDDE-DF98-4978-9FE3-F7CA5A3D2540.jpg

    57C3A78C-0DDF-405B-B709-E7424039E7DE.jpg
     
  8. Jan 25, 2021 at 11:35 AM
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    I’m still driving it 71F35663-6F2A-46E8-8503-E3055941A4DF.jpg
     

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