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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread 4runner body swap help... #599685 05/03/05 11:38 PM Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 40 Oakland, CA wlew OP Getting the Wheeling Fever I'm in the middle of swapping 4runner bodies on my 85 4runner. Teh reason for the swap is I have tons of rust on the old body. I have everything unbolted from both bodies. Curious as to what is the best method of taking the old body off and placing the new one on. I know there always the possibility of getting 6 to 8 people to help carry it, but I think there has to be an easier way. I thought about renting a forklift, but it was pretty expensive. Thanks in advance for the tips. Wilson Re: 4runner body swap help... [Re: wlew] #599686 05/04/05 12:00 AM Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,010 Virginia Beach, VA 87Toy4x4 Body Damage is Cool i dont think the arms would be long enough on the forklift. if you have axcess to a crane and some tow straps maybe haha. 87 22R PU, 2? body lift, 33? BFG muds, 4.88's, F&R Lock-Rights, Rancho Shocks, EB's Street RV Head w/ 268 Cam, LCE Header, 2" to 2 1/4" exhaust, Flowmaster 50 series, Magnaflow high flow cat, complete Herculined SR5 interior, V6 BB, MC, and calipers. Re: 4runner body swap help... [Re: 87Toy4x4] #599687 05/04/05 12:43 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,661 Tampa, FL J J94_4runner Roll Me Over way we pulled a body off an old impala was some straps and an old tree. we used a big pulley up on the tree and then used a large come-a-long to pull the strap from the other side of the tree. make sure you winch point for the comealong is a VERY secure point... like another 100yr old oak tree. then just wheel the fame out from under the body with another strap or chain and a 4wheeler. and becareful. dont ever go under the body when it's suspended. 94runner: Dana 44 SAS, 35's, Lockers, gears, winch, rock rails, bumpers, 3"BL, drivetrain lift, Budbuilt cross member, centerforce clutch and MORE! ***FOR SALE*** $8,500 -1985 Supra (STOCK!) FOR SALE $4,000 www.celicasupra.com Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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