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Originally Posted by SHOZirra
My 2002 4runner was totaled, It was very nice and I would like to transplant the power train to another 4runner. What years can I use. I found that 1999 to 2002 frames are interchangeable, but was wondering if I could use a 1996 to 2002? I would like to find a "new" one with a bad drivetrain and a perfect frame and body.
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I just did a frame swap so I will tell you what I know.
96 body/frame has 1 fewer mount on it so probably stay away from that, unless you want to weld on matching mounts/perch for the body to frame connection.
97-98 have matching frames and body. same part numbers in fact. but these body mounts are unique to the 97-98 years.
99-02 have the same frame and mounts as far as I know. all the body mounts for 99-02 should be the same. evap canister is located in the rear on 01,02 whereas it's front mounted 99-00 so you will have to figure that out if you get an older frame and want the braking system and evap from your 02.
you need a 4wd frame, or you can move the transmission cross member.
in a perfect world I would look for a 01,02 frame/body with bad engine/trans.
you can do anything but it just depends on how much work you want to do?