Toyota Tacoma Rusted Frame Repair, Complete Frame Replacement

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6 ай бұрын

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When I bought this Tacoma a few years ago, I honestly thought I would toss a suspension on it and I wouldn't use it very often. But I fell in love with this truck and it has become my favorite truck to jump into and head into the woods, go an an adventure or find a remote hiking trail.
But once I got the truck I knew that at some point in the future I was going to have to deal with a HUGE problem with the truck and that was the rusted frame. This is a common problem with Tacoma Trucks and it is an issue that any true die hard Toyota will tell you that they have never heard of this problem all while Toyota is replacing frames for free all over the place.
When I went "frame shopping" there was no way to even get a frame from Toyota directly, and even on their website when you look up the part, there is no quick answer if the frames are the same between the 2wd and the 4wd.
So this video will answer that question, as well as how to shorten a Tacoma Frame to make an access cab truck frame work with a standard cab truck.
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@JohnDoe-ud2cc 6 ай бұрын

I worked in a body shop for 20 years and have done several frame swaps. They are an absolute pain in the ass. Everything needs to be swapped over. All the suspension, brake lines, fuel lines, engine, trans, fuel tank, every thing. To top it off insurance companies would only pay use like 16 hours to do it. Absolutely impossible in that amount of time.

@MrCollector001 6 ай бұрын

I would like you to know that I have been watching you for years on the other Chanel and enjoyed the way you lay things out. Keep going for us shade tree experts lol.

@sschevmale24 6 ай бұрын

10 or 15k job?

@trefunk3743 6 ай бұрын

Only frame swap that wasn't a pain for me was an 83 toyota PU was simple as could be, and was at 1.2m km hauling firewood on van isle, only on its second engine went from the 22r to 22re on it just so the carb didn't freeze up solid again when it was parked by the ocean in winter again beautifully simple cheap n reliable honestly could probably do everything on it with double set of wrenches n a press

@northerntoyota7584 6 ай бұрын

@@sschevmale24 it was 15k Canadian for the dealer to do it at customer rates. Toyota would pay a different rate, lower than what you and I would pay, but it was 40.5 hours (from memory plus it minus a few hours) plus parts. The dealership came out on top that’s for sure. Like I said 12 hours and my truck was rolling out complete.

@steeltree-fabricatingandcu3796 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been a body man for 40 years just swap a frame in two days 8 hours a day The way he’s doing it is stupid…sorry not being ugly Remove the body first Roll the chassis next to the new one and switch it over roll the new one back I’ve done it for years It payed 24 hours I did it in 16 that’s making money 👍🏻

@g.p.880 6 ай бұрын

The fact you had to maneuver 3 frames by yourself is amazing by itself lol. Great episode. Thank you.

@GusBusx 6 ай бұрын

I remember seeing you and Jessi (RIP) as a kid and just now finding you on KZfaq, you two were awesome then and even more now! Thank you for inspiring me to work on things!!!

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@Janky2912 4 ай бұрын

Besides the eye glasses, he didn't age either....

@brucemitchell5637 6 ай бұрын

Great video ,Ian! The music is unbelievably ANNOYING!

@red26rocker 4 ай бұрын

Why do content creators feel music is required? You’ll never find music everyone likes, so how about just shop sounds? I know, I can mute it, but does anyone really like watching video (for an hour) with no sound?

@dontrudeau9362 6 ай бұрын

I'm loving these long format videos! Awesome to see it start to finish! Merry Christmas brother. Keep killing it!

@danieldelaney768 Күн бұрын

I wouldn't have the balls to chop up two frames. I would be afraid it was laser aligned or something at the factory. This guys the best. Been watching him since I was a kid.

@BigTireGarage Күн бұрын

Thanks for watching....ypu would actually be amazed at how out of square factory frames are a lot of the time....remember they are building for speed...not for precision

@markstevens1729 5 ай бұрын

My deeply loved 03 Tundra may get here someday, and I decided a while back to be willing to do this.

@georgethompson4736 4 ай бұрын

I am impressed with Ian's attention to detail and expertise coming from a former mechanic and quality control technician turned truck driver

@carlturlington4847 6 ай бұрын

You are a great mechanic. A pleasure to see you in action thanks.

@dibaz1 6 ай бұрын

I couldn’t do this in a million years! Such appreciation.

@ms.karihart2983 6 ай бұрын

Beautifully executed, great content Thank you Ian

@iddddaduncan 6 ай бұрын

You're amazing taking on that job acting so calm, nice going!

@doncote2492 6 ай бұрын

Makes me chuckle every time I see the Ontario plate on the wall watched you every sunday morning on powerblock or horsepower tv looked forward to it greetings from Niagara on Canada.

@RC.Time-Crawlers 6 ай бұрын

That was one of the best episodes to end the year . Great job!👏👏👏👏

@cipov3434 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you for your hard work and taking me with you.

@made_by_chris 6 ай бұрын

Great Video! I just did a frame repair on one. Its amazing how terrible they rusted in such a short amount of time

@clayfree7428 Ай бұрын

This was done a LOT easier by a couple of guys on another KZfaq video! Good video!

@BigTireGarage Ай бұрын

Got a link? Would like to watch it.

@MrLord-tn3mz 6 ай бұрын

I used to watch you and Jessi religiously back in the day on Xtreme 4x4! Glad I found you here!

@northerntoyota7584 6 ай бұрын

My dealer here in the north east of Canada has done 100’s of these swaps. Mine was done 6 years ago and took 1.5 days from start to finish. Unbelievable, and I drove it for 5 years after and not 1 issue.

@Jeremya74 6 ай бұрын

One person?...how many man hrs?..BIG DIFFERENCE

@ehumaui4087 6 ай бұрын

I love watching your shows.

@mwaynem 6 ай бұрын

I have had many trips especially in the winter where I wanted to get away for the weekend but did not want to tow my travel trailer over the mountain passes covered with snow. My truck also has a nice canopy and it has worked great for a couple of nights but I did add some insulation panels that I could easily remove because a steel pickup up box gets really cold in the winter. That made a big difference.

@Rinconmaniac 6 ай бұрын

I like how you've done this with tools and resources the average guy has. Not like those fancy high budget TV shows that just promote manufactures expensive parts that are generally financially out if reach for us common folk.👍👍

@oscarsanchez3441 6 ай бұрын

Siempre genial tu vídeo. Gracias para r traerme felicidad con tu canal. Ian, eres el mejor!! Felices fiestas!!!

@RogerVHaney 6 ай бұрын

Good to see you again!

@telcobilly 6 ай бұрын

This video is making me get underneath my 2008 Tacoma AC 4x4 tomorrow to check it again. I bought it used in 2012 in Boulder CO. It was taken to a dealer in San Diego in 2015 (?) on a recall to check the frame, no issues except surface rust. It's stayed with in CA & TX ever since. It's a shame Toyota couldn't get it right, I had a 2004 Tacoma before that, fortunately no rust issue on that one either.

@slavko321 6 ай бұрын

Great stuff, kinda makes you understand the love for trucks, big versatile monsters.

@codychilders8307 6 ай бұрын

Always enjoy these videos.

@ronaldrussell5481 6 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this video and your knowledge and your shop, thank you for sharing. I have an '03 4Runner that has some frame rust issues, had a couple of plates welded in under the passenger side door to take care of the worst and then every year it is scrape/sand/paint. The rust belt is not vehicle friendly!

@merlinzipp 6 ай бұрын

One of the best content creators with the worst backing sound tracks.🤪

@MAJORAUTO 6 ай бұрын

I love these long how to videos 👍

@dhanrajryan 3 ай бұрын

As much as I want to keep my 06 Taco, this great video confirms I need to replace it.

@heartsky 6 ай бұрын

Very informative Ian, one of your best!

@dennisschmidt3859 6 ай бұрын

Love this dude!! Wish I had this guys shop and knowledge.

@garywinkel1831 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video, Ian.

@Toshiro7777 6 ай бұрын

Incredible skills!

@fah924 6 ай бұрын

Great job!!! I have a 2008 TRD OR, And the front portion of the frame was just starting to show signs of rust so I ordered some slip over repair parts, and my neighbor was kind enough to help me get the parts welded back on (he has the lift in his garage, so that is really helpful.) I did all the dirty work sanding, wire wheeling, and cleaning the frame, he welded the parts in, and I finished by painting, and then undercoating the entire frame with B'Laster surface shield. Hopefully it will last a good 5-10 years with maint. As my son is inheriting this truck as his daily driver. But in all I really enjoyed this vid! Great work Ian!!

@PuddinsFabShop 6 ай бұрын

Keep up the great work my friend!

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

Same to you Puddin...love watching your stuff!!!

@shawnkarst6411 6 ай бұрын

I agree with the other guys..definitely enjoy the long format vids

@scotta.8009 6 ай бұрын

Riveting episode! I have a friend who needs a TJ frame swap and this gives us lots of great tips.

@canuckchris5733 6 ай бұрын

Really good episode great attention to details

@wilyceyote 6 ай бұрын

I would’ve had to do the same thing to my 2001 access cab Tacoma but I just sold it and bought a gen 3 access cab but the single cabs were bad ass back in the day just glad that you replaced the frame but you should step-by-step of what you did awesome

@jaredlambert7714 6 ай бұрын

Man, I did so many of these while working at Toyota. Paid anywhere between 42-60 hours depending on the year or model.

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 6 ай бұрын

Could you hang the engine and trans from the cab? Imagine wood rails along the fenders. I figure it isn't done because the center of gravity would get all out of whack on the lift.

@roceye 6 ай бұрын

@@Dancing_Alone_wRentals I've heard of it done that way.

@jaredlambert7714 6 ай бұрын

@@Dancing_Alone_wRentals There were a few they tried that but it was just easier to leave it in the frame and yank it as a unit after the cab was off.

@kathysarmcandy1992 6 ай бұрын

They were cake. I had them down to 13hrs drive in, drive out. Two a week plus everything else that came in. Funded my retirement.

@jaredlambert7714 6 ай бұрын

Hell yeah dude.

@KesselRunLX 6 ай бұрын

I did this with my lx470. No shop lift either. It’s a lot of work, but gives you the opportunity to go through everything “while I’m already this far”

@humech 6 ай бұрын

I worked at Toyota about 15 years ago, I remember these recalls! I lived in California so wasn't used to rust on newer cars, was absolutely flabbergasted by a 4runner with the flakiest softest totally rusted frame I'd seen on anything newer than 1950 lol It did spend some time in Germany with the owner on deployment but still 🤯

@bruceperron3796 6 ай бұрын

I've back halfed several Toyota's over the years,earlier models mostley. I put them on our frame machine,blocked them up,chained them down with all the wheels off,then used a 2 by 2 piece of steel to make a fixture that located the end of the frame rails by the holes that are on the bottom rail,then i cut the frame in a Z just under the cab,I'd remove the cab mount,weld the other section on once it was fitted on the fixture,reweld the cab mounts over the splice,gusseting the inner rail before i weld the rear section back on,and paint it with POR15.

@deeloren 6 ай бұрын

Dude you are the frame shorting KING, nice job

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

Done a few times

@JDLarge 6 ай бұрын

Excellent job! Even though I doubt I’ll ever do a frame swap, (never say never🤫) I learned a lot seeing this done by a pro step by step and in layman’s terms. Thanks for taking us along, 👍🏼👍🏼from this guy! Happy new year brother!✌🏼

@Notfiveo0 6 ай бұрын

Toyota pickups with rusty frames. Toyota Scotty has left the chat..

@jimb9265 6 ай бұрын

This is incredible! You're amazing, best fab video I've watched in a while!

@ca-te4se 6 ай бұрын

I own the 98 Toyota Tacoma best shock I ever had in my wife, 30/01/1050 15th I used to go up Into the Woods and camp out of upstate New York. I never had that set up yet, I was awesome, you did a wonderful job man. God bless you bro love you man love you love you loves the way you have patience. I don't have patience the way you do anymore. I'm 61 now. So makes a big difference. When I was young. I was a whipper snapper. I worked at quite a few dealerships in my life. 6 of them actually. Plenty of certifications for the State of New York. But those days are over well. Take care of my friend. Love you can't wait to see won't buy❤❤😊😊😊

@othoapproto9603 6 ай бұрын

Wow, impressed in the work, let along the camera work editing and story telling. I wish I could have been there, I learned so much. Thanks to eBay,

@toyotatacoma6817 6 ай бұрын

I had a 98 Tacoma, frame recalled and they bought back the truck after 11 years! Bought a used 2005 Tacoma that was mint, and bought a special spray wand to clean the frame... Loved it! They again had a recall for the frame after owning the truck for 5 years (Not an option, had to take the vehicle to the dealer) I was told no 2005 Tacoma had passed their "Test" and I would be on a waiting list for a frame... I did pass their "Test"!! and they sprayed the frame with some crap that was sticky and looked like yellow mud! I was not given the option to have this done... Told the dealer to find me a new Truck because they have prevented me from being able to clean my frame and prevent corrosion. My 2016 Tacoma frame is getting weekly cleaning with the wand I bought and used on the 2005 Tacoma.... only time will tell but as of right now it's mint and I live in the snowbelt where they use a lot of salt.

@mjbjw77 6 ай бұрын

Excellent long show!! I've enjoyed you since extreme...keep up the great job.

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@claytonmalcolm6017 6 ай бұрын

1 have the same vehicle, I also love it. My frame was (2017) replace by dealer, they did a fantastic job. Still have the truck.

@KAP-71 6 ай бұрын

Love you your videos! Merry Christmas and have a great New Year!

@ricksilver7398 6 ай бұрын

I am totally impressed on the knowledge skills and abilities and no help to do such a massive job. I have a Tacoma 2015 double cab I love but if it had to come down to this I would be screwed

@Jeremya74 6 ай бұрын

Even if you had the knowledge,it wouldn't be work it..this is insane..not worth it..takes WAY to much time

@williammenchen7562 6 ай бұрын

Fun watching!

@johnlee8231 6 ай бұрын

Major job. Thx for showing us.

@chas8008 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding, loving the Yota stuff !!!!!!

@ypaulbrown 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding Ian, wising you a wonderful New Years.......best wishes from Florida, Paul

@jaxj3626 4 ай бұрын

Nice work love the end

@BigTireGarage 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@markvanderwerf4083 6 ай бұрын

I used to work at a Toyota dealership. With the exception of needing a couple of helpers to lift the bed off we had a couple techs who could do the whole frame swap by themselves in one day. They worked hard but they made it look easy.

@gusgarcia6163 6 ай бұрын

Brings me back when I did my frame swap on my 03 tundra a few years ago. I had to do some mods too but not cut the frame like you did. Needless to say that this ranks high on the difficulty level especially when the frame needs to be cut like that. We’ll executed and great workmanship👍

@markstevens1729 5 ай бұрын

Interesting.. I have an otherwise lovely 03 Access Cab, and have some rust, and have considered a frame swap. What was the job really like?

@gusgarcia6163 5 ай бұрын

@@markstevens1729 it depends on the amount of time you have and what you have for tools to do it. I had a shop at my disposal with a forklift. I’m a Millwright by trade and I own everything I need to do the job. I had to clean and rust treat the donor frame first but it was in great shape. I’m in Canaderp so the rust age is real… there’s a few things to consider when you do this. First how long are planning to keep the truck and second how much money and your time are going into it. I still have my tundy and love it, in fact I own a 2018 and I sometimes prefer my 03 OG. Hope this helps.

@perryreasch1209 6 ай бұрын

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO

@shanewright6958 6 ай бұрын

Another good one. Merry Christmas to you and your family 👍👍

@gtnoslp 6 ай бұрын

Toyota was replacing bad frames. My GF had her Tacoma chassis replaced..free. The dealer actually contacted her to bring it in to get checked, found to be bad and swapped in a new chassis. Hers I think was a '05 or 06. I have a newer ('15) Tacoma and was checked a year ago and was found to be ok. Love the vw ... looks cool!

@mikemadison2747 6 ай бұрын

Didn't know you had your own channel. So impressed you did this Han Solo. Looking forward to the Dif video!

@YouTubeBinging 6 ай бұрын

Well done

@toenails. 6 ай бұрын

I bought a brand new 2007 Tacoma offroad 4x4 double cab with the 4 .0 V6 . The fuel mileage was absolutly appaling!! That truck drank gas like a big block Chevy. I fluid filmed my frame from day 1 and it held up pretty well

@BlackAndBlueGarage 6 ай бұрын

I love all the shows, you're literally everywhere lol. I like your YT show the most ❤👌🏻

@BlackAndBlueGarage 6 ай бұрын

There's a smart way to explain why that is but basically, you seem more at home when you're home. I feel like some folks subconsciously get more of a personal experience. Good stuff,hope you're taking some time off.

@mikeo.4427 6 ай бұрын

I had the frame on my 2005 Tacoma replaced by Toyota. Every year since I have applied Fluid Film to the frame to protect it from the New England winters and it still looks brand new.

@dc6233 6 ай бұрын

That's exactly what people have to do, using a rubberized undercoat is the worst thing to do. New England Taco owner here as well...

@marc-antoineethier1862 5 ай бұрын

Does it help ( film fluid ) I just receive my new frame and I was thinking paint with something like rust stop and film fluid every years .

@mikeo.4427 5 ай бұрын

@@marc-antoineethier1862 I’ve only used fluid film and am happy with the results. I buy a gallon can from amazon every fall and spray almost all of it under the truck. In addition to the nozzle, the sprayer kit comes with a couple of tubes so you can spray the product inside the boxed sections of the frame.

@paulmattiola8071 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for an excellent video

@chriskeller6540 6 ай бұрын

Whoa the KZfaq algorithm gods have suggested you today! I always wondered what happened to you after you were on that other 4x4 TV show. Lost track of you. Glad I found you and that you're back at it.

@carbocycle 6 ай бұрын

This is a very enjoyable video.

@dans_Learning_Curve 6 ай бұрын

New subscriber. I'm impressed with your knowledge and video production skills! Being a new KZfaq creator, featuring the car in my profile picture, I totally understand the amount of effort required to make these videos!

@dc6233 6 ай бұрын

Don't you know who he is?? He's been on TV for a looooong time, guess he decided to make a YT channel. The man has done anything and everything...

@jazzxtreme2674 6 ай бұрын

Nice Job!

@zoidberg444 6 ай бұрын

I did this on my Uncles TD5 Landrover Discovery and it was a nightmare though it does now have a very nice galvanised (and painted) frame which should see the vehicle out for many years to come.

@cmac956 6 ай бұрын

one heck of a job Ian ,you really pick the tough ones .I would say you know that truck inside and out . great entertainment, thanks much .

@trefunk3743 6 ай бұрын

girl had an 09 till last year, front crossmember rusted a 2" hole in it under 200K n blew the bottom end out with mint service n no abuse hah, repaired it all but dayum never expected that, that bilstein lift was absolutely gorgeous tho height and looks

@bobdinovo6889 6 ай бұрын

Looks awesome

@waxore1142 6 ай бұрын

Nice work man. Wow the alignment is actually visibly off. Lol all in all you did an awesome job

@fred414141 6 ай бұрын

great job! I have been running 5 road wheels, 5 matching tires on my vehicles for many years. The 'donut spares' are junk as far as I'm concerned! Tire rotation is the key to not having an expensive spare tire just riding along and getting old. Here's how I do it... The 5 Tire Rotation...... 1) Spare to Right Rear 2) Right Rear to Right Front 3) Right Front to Left Rear 4) Left Rear to Left Front 5) Left Front to Spare Been doing this for many years, never had a problem! The big benefit is, if the rotation is done every 5,000 miles, when there is 25,000 miles put on the car there are only 20,000 miles put on the set of 5 tires! Each of the five gets a 5,000 mile 'piggy-back' ride in the spare position. Try it, you'll like it!

@matthewjuby8660 6 ай бұрын

That white body would look sweet sitting on a hot dip galvanized frame. Great video. Thanks

@WeaselBurrito 6 ай бұрын

Ian, really good video full of useful information. One minor correction. The X-Runner was a 5 lug truck so it would be the same as the base frame (mostly), not the prerunner/4x4 one. X-Runner was the only way you could get the 4.0/6 speed in a 5 lug 2nd gen. My daily is a 2010 X and I also have a 2011 4x4 Tacoma.

@02f4irider 6 ай бұрын

I believe toyota had a recall on frames for trucks that not many people knew about. I honestly didnt even know about it till a friend told me.

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 6 ай бұрын

I've busted a bunch of Toyota frames. The recall came out when I only had 200,000 miles....Too many stories of dealers scamming so a friend patched the frame a couple times. Original clutch made it to 430,000 miles and the truck parked itself in a garage. I told the friend I would not drive it anymore...now I search around for 99 Tacoma extra cab frames.....(and a Tundra frame.....and a frame to go under the 1981 4wd)

@edrcozonoking 6 ай бұрын

The frame rust was an issue on frames made by Dana corp between 95 and 2000. Dana corp did not apply the coatings that Toyota specified and paid for.

@dc6233 6 ай бұрын

Some Toyota dealers were great about changing frames, others were terrible. A relative took in his Tacoma and they refused him, even though it had visible holes. Mine was better than his and they gave me a new frame on my 03 Taco. But, that frame only lasted about 12 years before it rusted out and I've had to fix sections as they pop up.

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 6 ай бұрын

Oh oh @@dc6233 So the replacement frames also had problems? Not good...I had hoped to find a frame for my 1999 from a newer truck that had the replacement. This doesn't come as good news.

@AK-wb6md 6 ай бұрын

Great video. I wondered what happened to you. Glad I found your channel.

@user-fy3ob6zx2f 5 ай бұрын

Toyota dealer tech here - I LOVED doing these frame swaps - had them down to an art form.

@BigTireGarage 5 ай бұрын

It was kund of fun TBH

@beatlecatracho 6 ай бұрын

I got a 2009 Toyota Tacoma and the frame is perfectly fine so far.

@robertsantucci7202 6 ай бұрын

Been a dream of mine to put the 4.7 in a short wheelbase reg cab!! Amazing job!!

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

Its so great!!!! And with the stick its even better!!

@robertsantucci7202 6 ай бұрын

Most definitely!!

@rubenvor 17 күн бұрын

Amazing job! Plus filming yourself all the way!!! 🥇

@BigTireGarage 17 күн бұрын

Thank you!! 😁

@user-jn7bp2cp4y 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! The spare tire and pizza oven are my favorite!

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

Mine too!

@number1yota 6 ай бұрын

Between you and Dirthead Dave, I need a lowrider to go with my big tire rigs. The plumb level is a great way to line up your mounts like that. I've always wanted to build a single cab tacoma with a short 4 door bed, and looking at your teardown and build up makes it seem easier than I was thinking it would be.

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@marcinpasnicki248 6 ай бұрын

Nice job. Something I could never do in my driveway. Missed opportunity to paint and protect the whole frame.

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

frame is already painted from the factory

@drew7767 6 ай бұрын

great video, that is a lot of work. we had a sequoia and tundra get a new frame through toyota dealership under this manufacturer campaign.

@jonathanhowell1103 6 ай бұрын

No doubt about the amount of work! Toyota gave my 2001 Tundra several cross members at the rear of the frame in 2017. I am going to keep my eyes peeled for a good first generation Tundra frame and refer back to this video for sure!

@dosman01302 6 ай бұрын

Great video! I bet Jessie is hanging around your shop with you! Miss her

@katreniaclark 6 ай бұрын

Hiya Ian, Great video, have loved your work for MANY years. I have one "minor" "complaint" , Every time the music came on i had to turn down my volume to half way and then turn it back up to hear you well, I am watching this on my laptop with just it's in system speakers. Merry Christmas from Everett, Washington at 12:02 am December 25th.

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 6 ай бұрын

I second the motion. After a bit I just kept the volume down and watched. Merry second day of Christmas 8:48pm in the east

@wicky383 6 ай бұрын

I did a bunch of these and a couple Tundras when I worked at Toyota. We would keep the engine, transmission and t case in the body. Secure the engine with an engine mount and ratchet strap the trans/tcase in place and pull it all up together off the frame, saved a ton of time. I could usually do one within 20 hours. Warranty paid anywhere between 30-45 hours depending on the model.

@BigTireGarage 6 ай бұрын

Someone else mentioned doing it that way....it was a great suggestion...and if I hadn't already had this engine in and out like five times (and knew how to do it quickly) that is what I thi k I would of done

@nklam247 6 ай бұрын

Overall, love the rebuild. 😊

@tonydoggett7627 6 ай бұрын

The Australian assembled Army Land Rovers had a hot dipped galvanised chassis. Ended corrosion issues with beach and saltwater estuary crossings. Also, Lanolin is a good penetration spray on surface rust to seal out moisture.

@scottadvevture2022 6 ай бұрын

1st let me say merry Christmas to you and your family love the build on the Toyota but when you talk it is low and the back ground is loud you are one of the good builders keep up the fine work