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Rust above the ball joint

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by bikerlong, Jun 29, 2023.

  1. Jun 29, 2023 at 2:57 PM
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    bikerlong

    bikerlong [OP] Member

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    Wondering if this slight crack and hole in the upper corner will affect pa inspection
    The frame was sprayed and still has resin in it but I wonder if they missed this spot above the a arm…
    upload_2023-6-29_17-55-58.jpg
    look at the upper left corner
    You might need to blow it up
    A shame tge truck drives like new.
     
  2. Jun 29, 2023 at 3:02 PM
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    Bivouac

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Anymore with how strict they have become with rust it most likely will fail.

    It comes down to how close that shop looks.
     
  3. Jun 29, 2023 at 7:35 PM
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    bikerlong

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    That’s what I was thinking glad I spotted it before putting out thousands on what otherwise was a very nice truck
     
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  4. Jun 30, 2023 at 4:08 AM
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    I don’t have pics of entire truck
    Sc pa
    No I did not check
    Thanks for the welcome

    did anyone else ever see that rust stress crack and or that whole in their frame here?
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2023 at 5:21 AM
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    My bad
    Just trying to navigate the site
    My apologies
     
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  6. Jun 30, 2023 at 7:13 AM
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    If that is the only spot You should be able to get it fixed so your truck can keep living.

    The liquid brine is rough on every Thing under the Truck.

    Good luck!
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2023 at 8:18 AM
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    2012 should still be covered for a new frame from Toyota.
     

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