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Rust on Frame with A/C drain mod fix

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Uptown2k, Aug 3, 2016.

  1. Dec 18, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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    Tullie D

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  2. Dec 19, 2019 at 5:29 PM
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    I would recommend this mod in hot or cold climates. Since doing mine, I’ve noticed more drain activity when using the heater
     
  3. Dec 31, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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    psvines

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    I spent more time reading this thread over the past years than it took to attach the hose today, on my 2016 with 25k.
     
  4. Jan 17, 2020 at 2:59 PM
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    Blais03

    Blais03 Guess I'll bring a spare wheel bearing...

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  5. Jan 17, 2020 at 10:03 PM
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    This was one of the 1st thing I did to my 19. Quick trip to True Value for 5/8" hose and a clamp.

    thanks Tacomaworld
     
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  6. Jan 22, 2020 at 5:47 PM
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    good idea. I have yet to stall but this sounds feasible.
     
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  7. Jan 24, 2020 at 12:28 PM
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    Use the clear hose you can buy cheap at Lowe’s.
     
  8. Jan 24, 2020 at 4:01 PM
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    Great info. Keep it up bro
     
  9. Jan 26, 2020 at 6:44 PM
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    This was the first thing I did to my truck. Super easy, I think I took longer locating the drain... than installing the parts. Thank you TW!
     
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  10. Feb 12, 2020 at 3:19 PM
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    Is this still an issue for 2020s, or has it been addressed by Toyota?
     
  11. Feb 12, 2020 at 4:21 PM
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    Nothing has changed on a 2020 compared to prior years.
     
  12. Feb 12, 2020 at 4:23 PM
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  13. Feb 15, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    Super easy mod. Well worth the few minutes it took to complete. Thanks
     
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  14. Feb 15, 2020 at 9:24 PM
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    I have a 2019 with 26k miles and do run defrost a lot and AC. No rust :brianr:
     
  15. Feb 16, 2020 at 5:21 AM
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    Did you do the mod?
     
  16. Feb 16, 2020 at 6:15 AM
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    Going to do this very soon ... been snow wheeling into my friend's cabin last 3 breaks from work. Noticing a build up of ice on the frame down there. Thanks Op & TW.
     
  17. Feb 16, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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    Sad that this is even a problem in the first place. :/
     
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  18. Mar 4, 2020 at 9:46 AM
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    Norsk

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    Is this where i should attach the hose to hose thats coming from the AC? Left side or right side of the motor? I am newbie and got my first Tacoma 2 weeks ago!
     
  19. Mar 4, 2020 at 12:36 PM
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  20. Mar 5, 2020 at 7:42 AM
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    Norsk

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    What parts did you get? I need to do it on my '20!
     
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