New frame on my 1998 Tacoma, fabricated from scratch.

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nice, looks like a nice slimy thick coat of por,

will be nice to know youlll never have to worry about frame rot, like most of us

 

If your going to do the frame may as well do it correct.

With the new steel I think you would have been fine with just paint but Fluid Film can`t hurt

 

Looks awesome man!

 

Looks good. Did you do anything to treat the inside of the frame?

 

What did you do to protect the inside of the box sections from corrosion?
Looks like a pretty bulletproof job. How many hours did he have in it?

 

Put a 4 link in the rear.

 

I have noticed all the frame sections I replaced with New steel are just fine with paint after 15 years in the Liquid Brine Belt .

 

Didn't do anything to the inside of the frame, don't really see the point

 

Condensation will start rotting the frame from the inside out just like the original frame did. Spray some Fluid film or other protectant inside it and it’ll last as long as the rest of the truck.

 

how long does fluid film last or how often do you have to reapply?

 

Look at Eastwood product that sprays inside the frame rails. Apply it once and done. Fluid film is applied seasonally usually. Thanks for sharing. The frame is probably stronger now than it was from the factory.

 

Most people seem to apply it yearly when driving in the rust belt. Eastwood sells a frame coater spray for internal cavities that is supposed to be a one time deal that might work as well. I’m in Texas now where stuff doesn’t rust nearly as quick so I can’t give you a definite answer. My 98 Tacoma still has factory paint and stickers on it.

edit: seems I have this knack for typing the same time as other folks.

 

Well done! That’s some love for the truck and definite talent. All that work, I’d definitely coat the inside of the frame. It would be a shame to see all that awesome fab work get killed by rust.

 

Frames rust from the inside out. Whatever rust you see on the outside of the frame, it's probably 5x worse in the inside. That's where all the water and brine sits and collects.

I'd get in there and protect your hard work from the inside, too.

 

is you do live in the rust belt, why not POR15 your 3rd member. Lost of posts here with them rusting out and leaking.

 

Posted these pics a bit early but ended up putting a coating on it as well

 

Hope those leaf springs are just really arched and will flatten out, regardless that shackle angle looks less than ideal
https://youtu.be/BhqZkF2D6ss

 

thx for the tip. ya I don't think they were 100 percent installed yet and he said they will flatten/settle/sag over the first couple months

 

Agreed.

Definitely treat the inside of the frame too.