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Rust belt owners - Does your truck have frame rot? V-6 vs. 4-cyl

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rjlem, Apr 13, 2017.

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Does your truck have frame rot? V-6 vs. 4-cyl

Poll closed May 13, 2017.
  1. 6-cyl Yes

    1 vote(s)
    12.5%
  2. 6-cyl No

    4 vote(s)
    50.0%
  3. 4-cyl Yes

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. 4-cyl No

    3 vote(s)
    37.5%
  1. Apr 13, 2017 at 8:46 AM
    #1
    rjlem

    rjlem [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Curious if V-6 vs. 4-cyl has an effect on frame rot.

    The two V-6 cats are a lot closer to the frame rails than the single cat on the 4-cyl.
     
  2. Apr 13, 2017 at 10:29 AM
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    81shark

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    My i4 rotted out
     
  3. Apr 13, 2017 at 10:30 AM
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    Caltech90

    Caltech90 Well-Known Member

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    I have a slight surface rust on my 4 where the v6 cats would be.
     
  4. Apr 13, 2017 at 10:35 AM
    #4
    steezemcqueen

    steezemcqueen 4Runner Abuser

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    My 4 cyl failed the inspection and ended up with a new frame.
     

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