Im looking at getting an unmodified frame for my truck to replace the modefied one that is currently under my truck. My truck is an 87 4runner. I was wondering what other frames will fit? Any help would be great
question about frame
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86 - 89 should work. Make sure it is a 4Runner frame. Also you want to match engines for the easiest swap.
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Alright, i guess the hunt to find one is going to take awhile
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I found an 89 4runner from the pic it looks like it has the V6, how much work would it take to put the 22re in it?
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Please help as soon as possible please.
Motor mounts are slightly different on the frames. Not impossible but a 22RE frame will be easier. Would need the mounts relocated forward a few inches I think.
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Mmm... The only problem im having tho, is that i can not find any first gen 4runners that are within driving distance with the 22re for cheap... If i was able to find one than yes, but my options are limited, it sucks...
motor mounts are not difficult to relocate just get some measurements from a 22r frame cut the old ones off and weld in the 22R ones , if you cant weld yourself a fab shop can do it for a reasonable price.
We Cruiser guys do it all the time on engine swaps
We Cruiser guys do it all the time on engine swaps
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Unfortunately i cannot weld, and theres no shops like that around me that i know of,luckily a friend of mine has a buddy that might be able to help out.
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And do i have to use the mounts from a 22r or can the ones from the 3.0 work?
Nope, very different. Different location too.
When you get your body off your old frame, you will see the difference, and it should be very apparent what needs to be done. It's a little tricky since the mounts are part of the upper control arm hangers. You need to be surgical with the grinder when cutting the factory welds.
When you get your body off your old frame, you will see the difference, and it should be very apparent what needs to be done. It's a little tricky since the mounts are part of the upper control arm hangers. You need to be surgical with the grinder when cutting the factory welds.
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Sounds like a blast, thanks for the info.
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Deal went bust, my hunt for a frame continues