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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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2wd Body swap to 85 frame.

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So last week I rolled my first and close to flawless 85 sr5 standard cab pickup. Now i came across a 88 2wd pickup standard cab and am going to start the the body swap next week. I'm kinda new to stuff like this but will have some help while doing it. If you guys have any pointers or anything else it sure would be appreciated.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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Yeah so thanks for all of your guy's help on here. lol
Anyway i got the two wheel drive completely stripped out, motor pulled, cab mounts all that stuff pulled. I'm gonna pressure wash it and it will be good to go on my 85 2wd frame. as for my 85 cab...I got all the electrical pulled off the motor and everything is labeled to where it's going back. Pulled the steering column, the ac, radiator, and prett much anything else that is attached from the motor to the cab. I'm planning on leving all the dash and electrical intact and then switch it out one by one once i get the 2wd cab on. Well gotta go get to work. I'll post up some pictures later too. Oh and if you guys have any help on the electrical I would be stoked. I don't know about the fuse box on the passenger side of the truck by the battery "how to take it apart or back together' not sure what I'm going to do about it or what I'm supposed to. alright peace
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Not many people do cab swaps around, Thats why you didnt get any "advice"

Ask about what size tires you can fit though, and youll get plenty of help



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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by scuba
Not many people do cab swaps around, Thats why you didnt get any "advice"

Ask about what size tires you can fit though, and youll get plenty of help



True lol. I've got a little help from a couple of these threads. I'm gonna get some pictures on here pretty quik. I just did the long awaited bob on my truck today i think it looks pretty sweet.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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cab should bold right up, the only difference is the fenders are narrower from the 2wd so if your 4wd fenders are good use them.
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by hillbillydeelux
cab should bold right up, the only difference is the fenders are narrower from the 2wd so if your 4wd fenders are good use them.
Yeah I'm pretty sure they'll bolt right up. Just got the cab off of my 4wheel drive truck it was a pita because it was me and one other guy doing it but it's finally off. The biggest concern I have right now is with the electrical...I'm not sure what I'm going to do about the fuse box on the passenger side it's where all the wires connect and you have to pull all the wires through the fire wall and its impossible with the fuse box. Not sure if i'm going to have to take each wire out and then put it back in or not? any help????
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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i fixed your link for you, use the IMG code from photobucket instead of the html

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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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Thanks for the help guys its pretty close to done now...here's the link
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/...b-more-188779/
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 05:30 AM
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saw this thread too late... i rolled my 88 and swapped an 87 cab on it. howd you like modifying the floor so you can fit the 2nd shifter?
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ozziesironmanoffroad
saw this thread too late... i rolled my 88 and swapped an 87 cab on it. howd you like modifying the floor so you can fit the 2nd shifter?
lol that would have been a lot easier I went from auto to manual. I had to swap peddle assemblies, fab in a the clutch master cylinder and cut out a hole for both shifters.
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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im getting ready to do the same thing . my 4 runner is rusted out pretty bad and i have a 2wd truck im gonna switch out.
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mooreboom2
im getting ready to do the same thing . my 4 runner is rusted out pretty bad and i have a 2wd truck im gonna switch out.
I'm planning on doing that swap also. I have a good 4runner frame and running gear but a bad body, since I already have another 4runner Ive decided to swap a pickup body onto it.

I don't have a pickup body yet but when I do I'll post up the project.

I'm looking forward to seeing your project.
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