83 frame with an 86 xtra cab

trojan_knight · 11-09-06, 12:03 PM

Is it doable? Everything I have read is about people modifying the 83 cab to make it xtra cab. I have a running and driving 83 and a mostly complete 86 xtra cab. And would like to put the 86 cab on the 83 frame.
Are the body mounts the same? Will things like the shifters line up?

Thanks for the help

2ndGenToyotaFan · 11-09-06, 07:38 PM

........... Let us know

Hehehehe Any thing is possible.... I doubt the cab mounts are the same, otherwise we'd have heard of more cab swaps.

ExtremeToys · 11-09-06, 08:24 PM

The core suport mounts and the front cab mounts will be good but you will have to make new rear cab mounts to make them line up.

"N8" · 11-11-06, 07:36 AM

wont be hard tho... DOO IT!!!!

bkg · 11-11-06, 08:39 PM

X-cab on reg-cab frame swaps have been done over and over. The only thing new about your instance is that it's an 83 vs. the 84+ frames. Big deal. Front two mounts should line up. Rear cab mounts need to be moved back ~9". Front box mounts removed and box bobbed. Easy...

Numerous write-ups. Check out Toy2's on Pirate4x4 and Andy Zook's on 4x4 wire.

11-09-06, 12:03 PM	#1
trojan_knight IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Laramie, Wyoming Posts: 365	83 frame with an 86 xtra cab Is it doable? Everything I have read is about people modifying the 83 cab to make it xtra cab. I have a running and driving 83 and a mostly complete 86 xtra cab. And would like to put the 86 cab on the 83 frame. Are the body mounts the same? Will things like the shifters line up? Thanks for the help __________________ Sam '94 TLC, ARB w/ 8274 winch, custom side pipe, flareless & running-boardless, duraback, engine oil cooler and filter relocate, 2" Ironman lift, more to come later. '85 fj-60 parting out '98 Subaru Legacy (DD) CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club

11-09-06, 07:38 PM	#2
2ndGenToyotaFan No longer pre-approved... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yreka, CA TLCA# 13872 Sign Up!!! You know you want to! Posts: 3,928	........... Let us know Hehehehe Any thing is possible.... I doubt the cab mounts are the same, otherwise we'd have heard of more cab swaps. __________________ Jerod Online Toyota Parts Catalog!!! 89 4Runner "The James Caird" 01 4Runner, for my Jefferson State Cruisers

11-11-06, 07:36 AM	#4
"N8" IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 437	wont be hard tho... DOO IT!!!! __________________ -Nate 88 PU long bed, pro comp 33's All Pro rear suspension Toyota factory e-locker 4/88's And a whole lot of dents contributed solely by new england's natural flora and fauna (mostly responsible is one species of flora... pine) (and the elusive new england delivery truck)

11-11-06, 08:39 PM	#5
bkg IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 547	X-cab on reg-cab frame swaps have been done over and over. The only thing new about your instance is that it's an 83 vs. the 84+ frames. Big deal. Front two mounts should line up. Rear cab mounts need to be moved back ~9". Front box mounts removed and box bobbed. Easy... Numerous write-ups. Check out Toy2's on Pirate4x4 and Andy Zook's on 4x4 wire. __________________ Brian K. Gallus

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11-09-06, 08:24 PM	#3
ExtremeToys IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 12	The core suport mounts and the front cab mounts will be good but you will have to make new rear cab mounts to make them line up.