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Sand in the frame

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Arctic Taco, Apr 26, 2017.

  1. Apr 26, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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    Arctic Taco

    Arctic Taco [OP] Firefly, Serenity Ed. -Arctic Taco, a slow build

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    Hello all,
    While I was getting the sliders welded on, I noticed the frame was about 1/3 full of sand in the front half. As soon as it quits raining for a couple hours I will check the entire frame. So the question is anyone have a skookum way to get the sand out? I am thinking about a few strategically located holes in the bottom of the frame and a hose necked down to 1/4" Cu and spend some time just flushing it out.
    What say you oh wise Tacoma folk?
     
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  2. Apr 26, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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    Xperivent

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  3. Apr 26, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    Actionjackson

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    The pressure washer with the 90 degree wand is your friend here. I believe it is critical to the health of the frame to remove the sand regularly and ensure the small slotted drain holes are open. ( of course fluid film the shit out of it each fall, after cleaning)
     
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  4. Apr 26, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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    Arctic Taco

    Arctic Taco [OP] Firefly, Serenity Ed. -Arctic Taco, a slow build

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    Thanks that sounds like the best option,
    Cheers
     
  5. Apr 26, 2017 at 9:23 PM
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    TRVLR500

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    I agree with the above posts. By the end of winter my frame is filled with gunk. I spend all summer douching it out at the local car wash and then right before winter I flood the entire underside with Fluid Film. I pull the skid plates and everything for the final douche. I'm going to buy a creeper soon because it makes it a whole lot easier when it comes to that wet, mud covered floor at the local car wash. I will also add that Fluid Film, while a fantastic rust inhibitor, attracts a whole lot of "shit" that needs a really good blasting to get off. I'll be seriously cleaning the inside of my frame this summer as well as the rest of the under-carriage so I can apply the Fluid Film on the actual frame instead of layers of Fluid Film and attracted dirt.
     
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