Rust on Tacoma

Is it normal for Trucks or Tacomas to have this much rust already? The truck is only 2 months old and its generally been a dry summer. I just wonder how this will affect 2-3 years down the road.

 

Yeah that is normal for iron parts to rust like that. It doesn't take much to rust those. That is your steering stop so it's constantly going to be exposed. You could painted if it makes you feel comfortable or put a rust converter like the one pictured.

 

Thats the steering stop which is bare metal (iron), absolutely normal.

 

normal, nothing to worry about

 

Ok. How about rustoleum to help it?

 

Rustoleum makes a converter as well. Corroseal is available at Home depot. I am pretty sure Rustoleum's version is also

 

That's the package which supports older Tacoma owners with frame rot, correct? We likely only need an ounce or two

 

LoL yeah I just used the first picture I could found lol

 

Fluidfilm!

Get a few cans and coat the entire underside of the truck

 

Yeah, normal. I'm gonna use a rust converter, then oil based paint (Walmart rustoleum) then fluid film the underside.

 

Great stuff right here.

 

yep sucks dont it....?

 

Correct me if I am wrong. Outer rust on iron is normal. Iron takes forever to rust through. Sort of like old cannons and railroads. unless something else hits it like salt. Steel rust a lot faster. Use fluid film on the iron, it will aborbed below the rust.

 

That's unacceptable. I'd trade it in on a 1st or 2nd gen with the frame rusted in half

 

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