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79 4x4 frame, how hard to swap on 2wd 85 cab and bed? Bolt on?
« on: May 31, 2009, 11:15:35 PM »
 I have an 85 2wd longbed truck that i wanna swap onto a 79 4x4 frame, is it a bolt on deal? I can only do it if i can in a weekend. Anyone done this?
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Re: 79 4x4 frame, how hard to swap on 2wd 85 cab and bed? Bolt on?
« Reply #1 on: Jun 01, 2009, 08:47:26 PM »
i'm not sure but the rear cab mounts might be further back on the 85,   the cabs are the same 2wd or 4wd besides the holes in the tranny tunnel
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Re: 79 4x4 frame, how hard to swap on 2wd 85 cab and bed? Bolt on?
« Reply #2 on: Jun 01, 2009, 10:43:10 PM »
thanks glen, im trying to collect as much info as possible ASAP and decide whether or not to jump into this project
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'88 4 Runner 39.5" Iroks FJ80 front, taco rear elockers dual ultimates
'07 Toyota Tundra crew max 5.7 (grocery getter/tow rig)
'14 Camry SE
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