Building crossmembers for this boxed Tacoma frame

[@TayimCharles]

Hi sir, thanks for your video because I have learned how to fix my Toyota Tacoma

[@PostRt]

I'm glad that you found it helpful.

[@philipsmith5398]

Your work ethic, attention to detail and attitude are awe inspiring! Your thought process and engineering mentality is admirable. This is the best tacoma frame rebuild series I have seen.🙂

[@PostRt]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate the kind words.

[@kronicles999]

​@@PostRt very inspiring and reminder that with the right attitude and effort applied anything is truly possible

[@PostRt]

@Kronicles Very true and thank you. I try to do things right the first time around. It may take longer but it is a heck of a lot faster than doing it all over again.

[@Gidlevskiy]

So far so good, and it almost done. Huge work, respect to you.

[@PostRt]

Thank you. I am looking forward to the end result.

[@davekana8388]

Nice work!

[@PostRt]

Thank you!

[@davekana8388]

@@PostRt keep saving those Tacoma trucks, arguably the best ever built!

[@luistravieso7338]

Good job so beautiful

[@PostRt]

Thank you! Repairs have turned out great so far.

[@seeveiw]

Nice craftsmanship

[@PostRt]

Thank you!

[@frankbosley5299]

Thanks for the reply. I’ll keep my eye out for a B1. My gas tank/exhaust crossmember is actually brand new. I wonder if there’s a way to still box in the frame and shorten it to fit between the frame rails like you did for the rear one. I don’t think I can fabricate crossmember like you did. I’m really new at this metal fabrication stuff.

[@PostRt]

Oh wow, a new one! You could still make it work with a boxed frame, just like you mentioned. I would bolt it in the factory location, take several measurements relative to the chassis, then shorten it so it fits between the boxed rails. You could create bolt-in provisions or weld it solid to the frame.

[@leerevell5998]

Did you paint it yet? Can't wait 🤔 best vid out there my truck was even worse much worse but hay I'm doing it properly ,. Well done mate

[@PostRt]

Not yet, but I'm getting very close to painting. I am still waiting on some parts to come in so I can finish the rest of the fab work. That is great, I'm glad to hear that you are getting yours fixed up too.

[@frankbosley5299]

Is that a Beverly B2 or B3 shear? That definitely looks like a good tool to invest in.

[@PostRt]

Hey Frank! My shear is a B1 model. There are several copy cat versions out there, but the Beverly company is a quality product. You could check out Eastwood products, Grizzy tools, and Woodward fab for silimiar units.

[@turtleboy428]

I'm at this very stage of modifying the tire carrier to make it fixed the boxed frame. How did you shape the lower support bracket to get around the leaf spring hanger? I mimicked your design for the upper bracket, but am not sure about the lower one. Also, how did you bend the lower reinforcement plate that you welded to the bottom of the tire carrier crossmember? The curve is so gentle that I'm afraid to use the bending die (that I also copied fro you). Thanks!

[@PostRt]

@turtleboy428 I am flattered! Once the upper brackets are installed, use some template paper to wrap around the frame to the lower side of the tire carrier bracket. It is a tricky piece to bend. I used a hammer and a dolly to ease the bends whilst cranked down in my bench vise. The lower carrier reinforcement was made out of a thinner steel, so it was easy to bend by hand; a gentle curve is all you need. Weld/tack it on the end, then clamp it along the curve as you go.

[@hugoveliz4187]

Great Contant I think you should invest in a good quality microphone

[@PostRt]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@smplyizzy]

Great job. What State are you in?

[@PostRt]

Michigan

[@hurricane6014]

What year Tacoma?

[@PostRt]

2003 TRD, 3.4L V6 and 5 speed transmission

[@hurricane6014]

@@PostRt nice! I just got caught up and finished watching. Fun to watch this fabrication. Wish I had the resources. Maybe someday 👍

[@northerntoyota7584]

Awesome work. I had a 2003 sr5 4 cyl 5 speed that was like new except the frame. Up front is where mine was rotten. Had it plated a bunch but it was getting to the point where there wasn’t enough solid metal to weld to. Love those 1st gens!