2006 chasis rusted to hell

just wondering if anyone had any issues with there 2006 tacoma ??? i just installed a lift and the mechinac could not believe the rust under the truck ,the transmission line was rusted off and broke right when he was pulling it out of garage ,he also said all brake lines and backing plates are really rusted to hell ,anyone know if toyota will have a recall on the frames for second gens???? thanks.....

 

I have an '06 but no rust on the frame. You have any pics ?

 

My frame looks pretty bad for a 2006 as well...

Usually when I complain about it on this site, a lot of brand loyal folks get upset about my saying that it is worse than many other older vehicles that I currently own or have owned in the past.

 

i'm pretty sure my 06 has had the frame replaced, it was like new when i bought it two years ago and now it's showing surface rust.

 

I wouldnt buy any vehicle up north without having it under coated. I think all toyotas should include under coated frames from the factory.

 

Toyota trucks have had rust problems forever. Why would anything change with the 2nd gen Tacoma?

 

Lol and op go to the dealer and see what they say.

 

i love the tacoma,dont get me wrong but you would of taught they would of fixed the problem ,when they had the recall on first gens.ill post pics when i get back from work in the next week. i will also be calling toyota but i know they will not do anything,but at least i tried right!!!!!

 

With the quality of these trucks it is the one step they are missing. IMHO

 

Pics?

 

Do you do any undercoating? You're in Canada, so I assume you live where salt is on the road for the winter months.

Toyota did have a frame issue with the first gen trucks, but if you live in a place where salt is put on the roads, show me a truck that doesn't have a rust issue, Toyota or not. You don't have to look far in Nova Scotia to find rusted Chevy's, Fords or Dodges, from any year.

Frank

 

It really depends on where it was driven to begin with. My 07 has been in a desert envirerment since new where lava rock is used on the roads in the winter instead of salt. It's been 5 years now and not one sign of rust (and the truck isn't undercoated.)

 

The hard wax type stuff most dealers use is. It cracks and peels and moisture rusts out the frame where no one see it. And most only cover a rust-through. I had that on my first truck, and never again. I spent a month looking at different products before I got our Tacoma, and went with Corr 3000. DND did a study a few years ago and based it off an earlier US military study. It had the best combined results of all major products. Here is a link to a PDF copy, and a link to the Corrosion FREE website FAQ page. The first application lasts for 18 months, and they touch it up at a reduced price every 18 after that. I'm due in next week for my second application, and I've had no issues with the first.

Frank

 

here ya go...
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/deals-coupons/227572-free-fluid-film-samples-here.html

 

My 06 had a fairly rusty underbody, I just crawl underneath and wire brush as much of it off as I can and then follow with a couple coats of rattle can rust paint.

 

my truck has been undercoated since new ,i do live near salt water but i do expect what i pay for from toyota.....as i said before i will show pics when i return from work.....as for highlamd logan i can see a bit of surface rust but when everything is rusted to hell ,give me a break ,i have a 2003 ford escape and its not even close to the rusted frame i have on my toyota.......

 

Do you live in Ontario?

It has everything to so with the salt on the roads, and nothing to do with any recalls.

My 06 is almost rust free. Been in Alberta since new.

 

I noticed something strange a while back: My 2010 is not under-coated, I just liberally spray the heck out of the frame and under-sides at a car wash when the weather permits (or as soon as it gets warm enough not to freeze up) and don't have very much rust at all. My buddies 2010 Tundra was under-coated (by the dealership) and the whole underside of the truck looks like it's rotting like crazy.