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Toytec 3" lift... RUST????

Discussion in 'FJ Cruisers' started by TopherWV, Jun 24, 2015.

  1. Jun 24, 2015 at 4:42 AM
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    Hey guys, i installed a 3" lift (Bilstein Toytec) with new UCA's about a year and half ago and I already have rust!?! Has anybody else experienced this? what is the best method to clean and protect, what would be the suggested rust cleaner and inhibitor?

    Thanks.
     
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  2. Jul 1, 2015 at 5:24 AM
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    That's weird! I'd hit it with lithium (spray) for now until you can get under and clean it off. The lithium is a more durable coating for now....steel brush, give it a coat and regularly maintain. However, I have toytec and it has not rusted (going on 5 years). Can you explain exactly where it is rusting? The cause could also be the amount of salt used in your area during winter. It's pretty heavy here in VA
     
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  3. Jul 1, 2015 at 6:23 AM
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    Thanks for the reply. I've heard, as crazy as it sounds, that aluminum foil and Coca-Cola works for rust removal haha, I'm going to try that this weekend. The rust it's on my springs, struts, top bolt of the UCA, you name it. I live in northeast Ohio so yeah, winter's are crazy with a ton of salt but I never imagined this much rust after only one or two winters. I'll try to take a picture in a bit.
     
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  4. Jul 1, 2015 at 6:30 AM
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    [​IMG]
    That's the picture of the rear shock...

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    Here's the front strut/spring/UCA...

    appreciate the help, i need to get this under control before winter hits.
     
    TopherWV, Jul 1, 2015
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  5. Jul 19, 2015 at 4:53 PM
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    Look into fluid film. I'll be doing the same before this upcoming winter.
     
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