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Old 12-14-2012, 09:41 AM
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Question 82 Frame on a 84 Truck

Will a frame for a 82 Toyota work for my 84 toyota truck.?

My farme is shot, found a great 82 frame and chassie, just want to make sure it will fit.

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I'm pretty sure that the frame for an 84 is wider than the first gens
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i think the axle width is the same, but the wheelbase is longer on the 84 iirc.
the body is wider also.
you will need to use a driveshaft for the 84.

research(google) wheelbase on the two trucks.
http://home.4x4wire.com/erik/diffs/

better get a tape measure.

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