Swapping Frames. No clue what I’m doing.

[blind squirrel]

Pretty cool! You should know the kbb value is much lower than reality. For reference, I sold my 2004 v8 in good shape with 156k on it for $12k a few weeks ago. Had two people that wanted it at that price. Keep that in mind when you figure on your sheet if this was a good investment or not.

 

[MattAK]

Did you get new carpet or just clean the one that was in it? My carpet isn't as bad as that but I'd entertain the idea of replacing it if I could.

 

[swampdodo]

Nice job.

This is good knowledge to have...just in case 40 or 50 years later...someone finds a 4th gen in a barn that needs restoring.

 

[Elan750]

Nice! subscribed, please replace mine next

 

[AZ07Runner]

Did you ever consider galvanizing the frame? Old muscle car restorers do this. It rust proofs the inside of the frame, too. You have to chase all the threaded hole afterwards, clean off the frame and then paint, but you'd never have to worry about it again. Pretty cool process.

 

[New_2_4runners]

Pretty cool! You should know the kbb value is much lower than reality. For reference, I sold my 2004 v8 in good shape with 156k on it for $12k a few weeks ago. Had two people that wanted it at that price. Keep that in mind when you figure on your sheet if this was a good investment or not.

Thanks! That's encouraging to hear

 

[New_2_4runners]

So distracted by the work going on on the shop lights... rewired for LED upgrade?

Yup, as part of my thank you for letting me use their shop for the week my father came into town to visit and upgraded their lighting

 

[New_2_4runners]

Did you get new carpet or just clean the one that was in it? My carpet isn't as bad as that but I'd entertain the idea of replacing it if I could.

New carpet, just bought the kit from stock interiors. Going to do the headliner too. The color is damn near a perfect match to the back of the 2nd row of seats. It's a good call and get rid of all of the old smells.

The padding in the old carpet was actually quite damp/deteriorated.

 

[New_2_4runners]

Nice job.

This is good knowledge to have...just in case 40 or 50 years later...someone finds a 4th gen in a barn that needs restoring.

Lol I'll still be driving this thing in 2068 if I have my way!

 

[New_2_4runners]

Did you ever consider galvanizing the frame? Old muscle car restorers do this. It rust proofs the inside of the frame, too. You have to chase all the threaded hole afterwards, clean off the frame and then paint, but you'd never have to worry about it again. Pretty cool process.

I actually had not thought of that! I did use internal frame coat from eastwood so hopefully I'll be ok. I ended up chasing every thread anyway to be safe.

 

[MattAK]

New carpet, just bought the kit from stock interiors. Going to do the headliner too. The color is damn near a perfect match to the back of the 2nd row of seats. It's a good call and get rid of all of the old smells.

The padding in the old carpet was actually quite damp/deteriorated.

Yeah I found them after I posted that. Seriously considering it since my new-to-me 4th gen has a mild funk to it that I can't seem to get rid of. I'm afraid it's in the seats too though. What color gray did you go with? They seem to have several options.

 

[New_2_4runners]

I used 8075 Medium Gray for the carpet and M2140 Medium Dark Pewter for the headliner. They seem to be darn near a perfect match.

 

[marussell]

Reviving an old thread

Howdy! I am sorry to say that I will likely be embarking on this journey sometime soon....

Are you happy with the results and was the amount of time worth it for you roughly 2 years later? Also any advice on things to look out for would be greatly appreciated!

I've got a 2004 Limited 4WD V8 that is in flawless condition, minus the rusted frame and a busted rear axle. Learned my lesson to never buy a used car from the salt belt.

 

[New_2_4runners]

Howdy! I am sorry to say that I will likely be embarking on this journey sometime soon....

Are you happy with the results and was the amount of time worth it for you roughly 2 years later? Also any advice on things to look out for would be greatly appreciated!

I've got a 2004 Limited 4WD V8 that is in flawless condition, minus the rusted frame and a busted rear axle. Learned my lesson to never buy a used car from the salt belt.

Thoroughly pleased! Just make sure to get all the rust off the frame and POR 15 it. Also use eastwood's internal frame coat to be sure. I also think that once you're under there take the time and money to do anything right. Buy once cry once. It'll cost a lot more to go back in and redo anything later.

Good luck!