Front end damage, how to replace?
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Front end damage, how to replace?
My fiance and I got a 1985 Toyota 4WD truck that had gotten into a front end collision. I don't have much experience with body work, but have access to a professional welder. I was just wondering what the options were for replacing the parts needed.
Below is pictures of what is damaged.
Below is pictures of what is damaged.
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^X2 It would be alot easier to do this. It's not just a weld and go. Not saying it can't be done, but you don't want it tracking down the road after all the work you did.
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I replaced the core support on my 86 Runner. I just bolted it in. Makes pulling the drive train so much easier unless you have air conditioning. Have no plans of welding it back up either. I know a guy that has his this way for over 7 years and no problems.
Invest in a spot weld cutter. I got one from Harbor Freight for around $7. Makes life so much easier. Use a punch to make centering the spot weld cutter. It isnt as bad as you may think it is.
Invest in a spot weld cutter. I got one from Harbor Freight for around $7. Makes life so much easier. Use a punch to make centering the spot weld cutter. It isnt as bad as you may think it is.
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My neighbor cut a donor truck right at the axle centerline and spliced it in. Whole cab would have been easier, but the cab was rusted. If you can weld, it is not that bad of a job.
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I had a 4runner that was in the same shape when i got it. It was pretty easy to replace the front clip, just find a donor truck that has a straight clip and drill the spot welds and then drill yours and weld the new clip on yours. it s easier than ya think
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What is the end use of the truck going to be??
Unless your real anal about these things pull it as straight as you can straighten the inner fender as best you can hang a fender.
Drive another 150,000 miles.
The bent sheet metal is not going to effect the steering or getting a good alignment .As long as the frame is straight
You might get some vibrations but these can be found and eliminated ..
If you want this as a learning experience by all means remove the radiator support and the inner fender learn how to these things for fun.
I drove harder hit Toyotas then that home.
Unless your real anal about these things pull it as straight as you can straighten the inner fender as best you can hang a fender.
Drive another 150,000 miles.
The bent sheet metal is not going to effect the steering or getting a good alignment .As long as the frame is straight
You might get some vibrations but these can be found and eliminated ..
If you want this as a learning experience by all means remove the radiator support and the inner fender learn how to these things for fun.
I drove harder hit Toyotas then that home.
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Hey Man ! Still have that pass side headlight bezel for the 88 Toyo collecting dust in the garage!???? About to FINALLY maybe fix front right corner of a moose stricken 85 -Toyo pick up (summer of 2008 accident) ???
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