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Frame Rust Opinions

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Balockay21, Oct 13, 2021.

  1. Oct 13, 2021 at 5:38 AM
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    Balockay21

    Balockay21 [OP] New Member

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    New guy here, just wanted to get some opinions on the frame rust on my truck. Been thinking about fixing it up, just don't drive it much and it's my third truck. It's a 95 Tacoma that I got for $1000 two years ago. Only drive it maybe once a week and on the weekends during hunting season. Been a real solid running truck, but I'm just wondering is it worth putting money into it like wheels and tires, lift, etc. Truck has 176k miles. I hit all around the frame and it was solid except for that spot at the hole. It started to go through there. Just looking for some opinions is all. I love the truck but I don't wanna get too deep in the hole fixing it.

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  2. Oct 13, 2021 at 5:42 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Welcome to the Forum!!

    If you don`t want to fix it sell it while someone can save that frame
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2021 at 5:58 AM
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    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    Welcome to TW! :hattip::wave:

    I do believe they make frame repair kits for this type of thing; Save the surviving 1st Gens, dammit! Save 'em all!
     
  4. Oct 13, 2021 at 6:44 AM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
  5. Oct 13, 2021 at 1:45 PM
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    Tacoboy1

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    Nice taco :taco:
     
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  6. Oct 13, 2021 at 4:26 PM
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    lowtaco94

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    96 Toyota - Current Project - 99 Toyota V6, 5 speed, Bagged, Back Halfed w/ 5 link suspension, 20" Boyd Wheels, Supercharged, URD Software. 94 Toyota 22RE, Bagged, Bodydropped on 20's w/ heat and a/c. Suicide Doors, sliding rag top, paint, interior.
    Yep, Safe T Cap is the way to go on this. Be prepared for it to snowball and take more time then expected, but its definitely savable.
     
  7. Oct 13, 2021 at 5:20 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

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  8. Oct 14, 2021 at 5:51 AM
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    Balockay21

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    Thanks for the replies everyone. I wouldn't mind doing the safeTcaps where I need them. Only issue is I don't have a welder, but I know some buddies who do have one.
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2021 at 8:17 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Myself I think Safety Caps are very expensive .

    They are a option if your lacking time or skills
     

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