Toyota Frame Settlement Postcard

Heres a pik . It was the first spot i tapped on probably some more it was undercoated in the past by toyota

 

Looks like a FAIL

 

Definitely fail

 

Just got my 05 DC back from the frame replacement. Had a bunch of stuff addressed while it was apart. Still have to sort the lack of lift in the new leaf springs but seems like a new truck. Only drove it back from dealer that was out of town but felt the improvements pretty quick.
Just a few photos of what failed mine. Located front passenger side at the cab mount.

Cheers

 

Spoke to my dealer last visit about frame replacement. They told me they have heard nothing yet. Now I'm more confused I have the postcard my vin says I should be eligible . Even spoke to an 2006 owner who just had it done at a dealer 30 min south of me. Want to put a lift on and start doing mods but don't want to waste money if frame is bad! Any thoughts or ideas on how to move forward? Thanks south jersey

 

from what I can tell it's all surface rust as of now but I don't want it to get worse. 2009 double cab

 

find a 10mm hole go to the dealership that your friend went to it will get worse get a new frame!

 

Had the exact situation with my dealer. I called Toyota Customer Experience and they immediately got in touch with my local dealer personally to schedule an inspection.

Phone/Fax
Phone: 800-331-4331
Fax: 310-468-7814

M-F 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CT
Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT

 

Shore Toyota in Mays Landing has done hundreds of frame replacements

 

My frame passed but there is a ton of rust chunking off. I’m going to get under it and go over with a fine tooth comb. I guess I have 12 years from 4/21/07 so 4/21/19 is my warranty date cut off. I want all the new stuff!! Don’t want this ticking time bomb!!

 

Well I checked what I could for today. The famous spot by the cats is in what seems ok condition. Crc compound is thick and heavy there. My frame rails are looking bad. I looked for the separating and found this. Very soon I will look more and take better pictures.

 

I am right there with you. My 05 has rust Flaking off everywhere but passed. I don't want the new stuff I need it lol. I don't want a ticking time bomb either. Love the truck and always wanted one. I get one and now find out the hard way 2nd gen have crap frames.

 

I am being asked to pay $600 for hardware and additional parts which might break during frame replacement as a contingency of them working on the vehicle.

Am I having trouble understanding this? :
If any perforation in the frame is found to be 10 mm or larger, then the
frame will be replaced, as well as all applicable parts and service items
incidental to frame replacement.

 

Your dealer is trying to rip you off. Go to a different dealer. Any parts that break because of the frame being replaced is Toyota's problem, not yours.

 

D-day for inspection

 

Failed my inspection, waiting on corporate approval.

 

only need 1 10mm hole,done!

 

take a pick hammer and find 1 10mm hole

 

Thanks everyone! I am close to shore toyota. Well a hour away. Maybe if I still get push back I'll head to another dealership for a certified inspection. Def going to call corprate again. Thank you everyone!

 

Or if all else fails there's some serious beach time in my future! Haha