4runner2FJ60
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At least the chassis is off the frame. But I completely agree....this summer I had to weld something back together inside my work van near the roof edge. Suprised the whole truck didn't got up in smoke.
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Your body mounts may not be the same from frame to frame. I know there were several iterations throughout the years but I’m not certain if the location of the body mounts changed. I do know that the size of the rubber pucks was not consistent throughout production.Thanks everyone for the input.. I'm leaning towards getting the 62 frame because it's A) a stronger frame and B) I can trust that the inside of the frame isn't rusty throughout.
BUT, I'm a bit worried about the implications of swapping in a different frame. I don't believe this one would come with any documentation except an invoice issued by the selling shop. My truck is currently titled and registered, but would I need a reconstructed title? can I even get that without having the frame title? Would I be screwed down the road if I tried to sell this thing? I'm def concerned dumping a ton of money into this truck and then ending up having it be unusable due to title issues.
I'll call the DMV first thing in the morning, but am hoping to pick the 62 frame up on Tuesday if I end up going that route so want to make the decision ASAP.
You need an air compressor and air chisel. Defiantly if you’re doing the whole frame. I can’t think of a better reason to buy those tools than for frame restoration. It’s precisely what those tools are designed to do. I would also get map gas torch. It will apply heat where you want it faster than a propane torch.OK quick update.. After what was a SUPER hard decision, I'm going with fixing my frame. I checked with a few pro-restorers and they agreed my rust isn't too bad. This will help me avoid any possibly legal headaches and save me a day of driving over the mountains and back. For a week there I was literally changing my mind on which way to go every time I thought about it... Glad to have the decision behind me.
That means yesterday I got to start the process of removing my rusty c-channels. WOW, this is hands down the worst job I can think of. I'm not blessed with a huge air compressor and therefore don't have a pneumatic chisels that everyone recommends. It took me 3 hours yesterday to remove ONE of them... I don't even have any pictures or recommendations.. It was just three hours of frustrated hammering, grinding, and swearing.
I cannot even imagine doing this job with the body still on the truck. I would probably sell it and buy a new one before doing that.
You need an air compressor and air chisel. Defiantly if you’re doing the whole frame. I can’t think of a better reason to buy those tools than for frame restoration. It’s precisely what those tools are designed to do. I would also get map gas torch. It will apply heat where you want it faster than a propane torch.
You could probably find a place for a small pancake compressor. Seriously… even if you leave it in the cabin of the truck when you’re not using it, you need one for this project. I, myself, am a masochist but not THAT much!Oh I would if I had the room.. That and a blast cabinet would be amazing. I'd get them in a heartbeat, but my garage is already a Tetris game of organization
You could probably find a place for a small pancake compressor. Seriously… even if you leave it in the cabin of the truck when you’re not using it, you need one for this project. I, myself, am a masochist but not THAT much!
My porter cable pancake compressor runs mine.No way a pancake can power an air chisel.. I've got a small finish compressor and it can't even remotely run an impact hammer.
When it comes time for my frame [gives evil side eye to my truck parked outside the coffee shop] I was planning on running an air chisel off my Porter Cable pancake compressor. F*** it, ya know? Would a compressor with a huge gas motor, 100% duty cycle motor and giant tank be better? Yeah for sure, but use what ya got and get s*** done.My porter cable pancake compressor runs mine.
I remember tearing up my shoulder using 1/2" drive breaker on the old spring hardware. You too?Man, if you guys think i'm crazy for not having a big compressor and an air chisel, it's really gonna blow your minds that I don't own an impact wrench
I've so far done all this with a couple of ratchets and a breaker bar.
FYI, frame is being blasted now, then off to get repaired. I need to post an update or two.. I tore up my shoulder in DEC and had to take a couple of months off.
I remember tearing up my shoulder using 1/2" drive breaker on the old spring hardware. You too?
Dude!! The worst body damage I've seen is from mountain biking! Except that one guy who's 'shute didn't open base jumping. He was a trooper though.Nah, that's quite impressive though. You must have actually been wrenching really hard. I messed mine up mountain biking.