Topic: Extra Cab on 4runner frame

[seanc]

hello all my 4runner got f-ed up this weekend and i can get ahold of a 2nd gen truck extra cab for cheap and was wondering if the front several body mounts are the same between the 4runner and the extra cab thanks.

[KWP]

I'm not sure about an extra cab, but I put an 87 standard cab on an 85 toy 4runner frame and all the body mounts lined up exept the back cab mounts.

[84toy]

 The front two mount's line up,the third you will have to move. Just carefully grind the old weld's off the third mount,move it where you want and weld it up.

[seanc [OP]]

ok thanks guys... already got one lined up for cheap will pick up this week and start the project, guess i will have to shut down the shop to customers for a couple weeks, how many hours do you guys have into cab swaps?

[Hyena]

You could do it in a day if you work the whole time.  The hardest part is getting the old cab off and the new one back on.  Then the rest is just wiring, it is time consuming.

[seanc [OP]]

yes i am sure the wiring will be the hardest part, what is the best way to do it, pull it all and re-wire or, leave as much as possible on the frame/engine? my plan is to just pull everything i can into the engine compartment and lay it on the motor, then pull the cab off, pressure wash everthing, and then put the new cab on and then put all the wires back into the spots, so far i have thought of brake lines, rear heater, heater, fuel lines, and wiring anthing else i need to remove? thanks

[Skinny_Pedal]

remove everything off the firewall and inner fenders. pull your dash off and pull the harness. its really not that difficult. just time consuming