2011 Tacoma suspension rust

starting to see more rust around the rear suspension than normal. Any ideas to stop the corrosion before it is a problem.

 

Post some pics if you can, it'll help with diagnosis and treatment suggestions.

Welcome to TW.

 

The corrosion is mainly the leaf springs and brackets

 

A wire wheel and paint would be plenty. The springs would probably need to be replaced anyway before it becomes a real it problem.

 

Thanks and just like a black rust oleum paint?

 

I wouldn't worry about it. Or you can wire wheel them and paint them.

 

I usually use the VHT brand, but Rustoleum would be fine too.

 

I had seen all the issues with frame rust and so on. Just did not want to let it get bad. Thanks for the suggestions. I may just brush and paint for cosmetics.

 

You must not live in the rust belt. I would eat off those springs.

 

Thanks I will check out the VHT brand. I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nothing like the cold north!

 

Yep that looks par for the course. Like @computeruser6 said, they'll need replacing before it's a real issue.

 

Rust and diabetes are the silent killers in the northern U.S. I use fluid film every fall, lots of info on this site.

 

Even for AZ those still look decent IMO.