Rusted Box Theories?

Excited to join this forum! I have a 2001 Tacoma that got the frame recall. I've had her since new and just found out - like so many in the Northeast -- the Box is all rusted under the wheel flares. My guy says just drive it to death which will be a long long time (only 110k miles)
Anyone know if its really worth it to find a non rusted out box? Or know a reliable source for one?

 

Welcome aboard Peter
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rust-prevention-treatment-consolidation-thread.355928/

 

hmmmm. these seem all about frames -- that's the thing -- my frame is in perfect shape. It's only the box/bed that's rusted -- is there a better way to search maybe? "box" or "bed" doesn't seem to refine it.. but new so.... Just seems if I could find a non rusted box I'll be driving this truck the rest of my life

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Get a flat deck and trash the bed. I like them more than a standard bed and have already said if my bed gets trashed some how that is what I'll do to "fix" it

 

Welcome to TW

Flatbed it

 

I've found used boxes for $300 with a dent to about $600 in good condition on craigslist. They're easy to swap if you have something (or some buddies) to lift them with.

I'm probably going the flatbed route though, because I can.

 

Ah.. Craigs List. .hadn't thought of that. Thanks! I've seen plenty -- usually in junk yards in the midwest -- but the folks who answer the phone don't and I suppose can't really say "No -- there's no rust there..." The real issue I suppose is if I can find one that's rust free -- is it really worth it.
Theory A is - Just keep driving, it's "Badass" as a friend of mine says.
Theory B -- Flatbed it -- good look and will still last forever.
Theory C -- A great truck with a newish frame and 110K -- just get over it -- spend the 2-3k it'll cost to make it pretty!

 

Welcome to TW!