Rust question

Hey I just bought an 01 tacoma, wasn't aware of the big rust problem when I bought it. I had looked at the frame through the wheel wells (pic) and it looked fine but today after looking on here for a different issue I learned of the rust. Is this something to be concerned about? I think its more on the underside of the bed maybe and theres only that hole on the passenger side rear(pic). Thanks, any input helps

 

Doesn't look too bad really, a lot better than many people on here. Just keep an eye on it, especially if you live up north!

 

I have same problem. My frame is in perfect condition but my bed is rusted through at those supports. Theres reall no good way to reinforce/weld it without taking bed off.

 

is there anything i could do to keep it from getting worse? I'm in east TN so our winter aren't to bad

 

Sand/grind the rust off then paint over it. That's about all you can do to stop spreading.

 

any certain paint your would recommend?

 

I don't have much experience with it, but I hear good things about Rust-Oleum (it's kind of made for this stuff). You can get it at Lowes

Here: http://www.lowes.com/pd/Rust-Oleum-..._clickID=96227ca4-5c24-475d-b5e1-4a00a3ac4bce

 

awesome, thanks!

 

I would spray fluid film or rust check. I have never had good luck with covering up rust with paint. You'll never sand all that rust off.

Your frame looks like new!

 

thanks! I'm gunna see how well it cleans up this weekend