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923 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 8:28 AM
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Replying to: doubleusn (Mar 11, 2009 2:42 pm) The truck that I am looking at passed the frame test even thought it is really rusty. The outside of the frame was sprayed but not the inside. The rear leaf springs, gas tank guard and the "inside of the frame" were not sprayed. It shows just how rusted, and I mean RUSTED this frame/and parts really are. It was rusted enough that Toyota Corp. took it and punch tested it to see how bad it was. Because the inside of the frame is so rusted I think it is just a matter of time before it is perforated as the rust eats through the metal. The rest of the body panel though are excellent. Thanks again.
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Replying to: mags6 (Mar 11, 2009 3:17 pm) Thanks for the update. In my eyes, and in my own opinion, I see this as a three question/step process. 1) Location - Where do you live? Does it snow? Is there salt? Where did the truck live before? 2) After reading this whole thread how do you feel about having a frame replacement? (maybe) 3) What is you own peronal opinion of how well a replacement will hold up over time and the hassle (time is money) you 'may' have to give up in the future if #2 comes true. 'If' other things start failing early as a result of the complete disassembly from the frame replacement. (only the frame itself is covered is my understanding) It may be the best replacement program in the world, it may not be.I had an 02 Dbl Cab with the problem (hole in frame) and I chose to opt out. If it was 'me' ,without being forced, I would hesitate. Just my .02, FWIW. Cheers -wsn |
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I own a 2001 extra cab 4x4 tacoma with 137,000 miles. Wondering how much rust holes toyota is looking for in order to replace or buy back. I havent really inspected the frame to well, but just getting underneath to do oil changes, have notice a few holes big enough to stick three fingers in.
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Replying to: dvuolo (Mar 14, 2009 5:39 pm) |
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| wish the would have put new frame under my tacoma it was a 97 with 64,000 miles and mint body.The 12,000 i got just didn't make me happy.I still feel that i got screwed | |
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Replying to: lostmytaco (Mar 16, 2009 4:58 pm)
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Replying to: Red01Tacoma (Mar 16, 2009 5:51 pm)
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Replying to: doubleusn (Mar 11, 2009 5:03 am) There are two vehicles at the dealership where I bought my taco that have frame rust. My taco was 2 years old when rust started on the frame. It got so bad that the dealership stripped the frame, painted and rust proofed. Two weeks later the rust was back worse than ever. The dealership recently took it in again, stripped the frame and applied a chemical treatment. I was told that this would work. I seriously have my doubts considering that Toyota Canada won't extend my rust-perforation warranty like it's doing with the 2001-2004s. If anyone has had this treatment applied to their truck, please let me know. Thanks. |
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Replying to: lostmytaco (Mar 16, 2009 4:58 pm) |
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