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Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by JoePR1979, May 8, 2021.

  1. May 8, 2021 at 3:25 PM
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    JoePR1979

    JoePR1979 [OP] New Member

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    I'm new to the Tundra world, I bought a 2002 V8 4WD I want to know if I can replace the frame with a 2005 4x2? Will it fit my truck? Thanks in advance!

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  2. May 8, 2021 at 3:57 PM
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    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! That sounds quite ambitious to me but I'm sure someone will chime in with more helpful advice.
     
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  3. May 8, 2021 at 4:12 PM
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    Can’t answer your?? - but
    Welcome from Maryland :hattip:
     
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  4. May 8, 2021 at 4:19 PM
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  5. May 8, 2021 at 4:24 PM
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  6. May 8, 2021 at 4:58 PM
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    N84434

    N84434 In the Frozen Tundra

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    Are you looking to downgrade the truck to 2wd, or are your plans to add the 4wd drivetrain to the new frame?
     
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  7. May 8, 2021 at 5:30 PM
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  8. May 8, 2021 at 6:29 PM
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    I want to keep it 4wd but I don't know if the 2wd frame will work with my 2002 4wd the other frame is 2005 but is not 4wd. My frame is in really bad shape rusty.

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  9. May 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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  10. May 8, 2021 at 6:33 PM
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    Yeap my brother ship this from Orlando they cover it with bondo, bought it in Tampa
     
  11. May 8, 2021 at 6:33 PM
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  12. May 8, 2021 at 6:33 PM
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    Oh I'm in Puerto Rico
     
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  13. May 8, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    Monday I'm going to the junker to check that 2005 frame, hoping to get some direction or advice here before buying anything.
     
  14. May 8, 2021 at 6:39 PM
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    I don't see why it can't be done. It'd be like doing a 4x4 conversion but with a engine/body swap too.
     
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  15. May 9, 2021 at 6:08 AM
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    Professional Hand Model

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    Bummer on the frame. Once you get your new frame, oil and grease it inside and out up in the boxed areas. I just use some synthetic motor oil and shoot it up in there and all over using a squirt bottle. It saturates the frame/welds overlaps over time.
     
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  16. May 9, 2021 at 6:46 AM
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  17. May 9, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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    I will do that thank you!
     
  18. May 9, 2021 at 7:23 AM
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    I will do that thank you!
     
  19. May 9, 2021 at 7:59 AM
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    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Wouldn’t the seller be responsible for not disclosing this hack repair? Is that a Dunkin’ Donuts bag? oooh, I can’t tell. :eek:
     
  20. May 9, 2021 at 8:17 PM
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    Bienvenidos Bori!
     
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