vtjeenyus

so i find this guy selling 3/4 ton frames from chevys all sfa's $150 each
says one of them he was going to put a yota on it so he shortened the frame
my question is what can be gained from doing this ?????
should i jump on this deal?

ontario4runner

i think the only gain would be a nice new frame, personally i dont really see any pro's or cons here, maybe a few headaches but thats to be expected

littlecommando

there was a 1st gen 4runner with a Chevy frame on craigs list atlanta not too long ago

Matt16

Rusty body and inferior running gear...wicked.

fillsrunner4

I see alot of work! If you want to dig into a job like this Why not just build yourself a buggy and go out and destroy the trails. I dont see any reason why to do this!

91 4Runner

You get this... When done right.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f5/h...deluxe-125935/

See post #1,8,12

blackspyder

seen this done with cars and small trucks (funniest was an Escort, but they used an Mini truck frame). Simple reason why its done is the frame of one vehicle is broke,rusted, or bent beyond repair. While the Body of the other has been destroyed. Thats why its always Mid 70's to mid 80's Chevy frames because the body's were rusting away on the showroom floor.

Only real gains I see are the abilitly to run a Full Length Dana 60 or better (wider is better IMO) with a short frame (shorter is better IMO),and Easy to fit a SBC V8 in

mt_goat

Sounds like a Toylet.

96redtoy

^ha ha i get it- toy...let hahahah

gilby4runner

correct me if i am wrong but your also going to be dealing with a different Axel width. If you like the "tires sticking way out" look then i guess its fine.

algranger

the reason for this would be ifyou wanted to swap in a 454 big or 350 small or something along those lines you could just bolt everything up, chop the frame up a bit and throw your yota body on there plus your neighbors and passers by will know your hardcore if you have a yota frame sitting in your yard

algranger

this for instance is a chevy with a yota body
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfQ9k8mXcEc
at that pointyour just driving a chevy that wishes it was a yota though

blackspyder

I always thought thats what a Chevy Luv was (they are zu's I know)

jason191918

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/605719

1stTimer

Yes but how do you know which Chevy frame will fit on your Yota? I have a 91 and the frame is cracked on the front passenger side. 4" lift kit, spartan locker up front, 33x12.50" ProComp tires, new clutch..... What would you do?

1stTimer

How did it all work out? I have a 91 DLX Pickup with a cracked frame.