Frame Recall Success!

Danny do you have any pictures of the new frame?

 

I can get some for ya tomorrow! But currently I do not.

 

Ok cool, I'm curious to see what a brand new frame looks like in a 12 year old truck. It's ridiculous, I know, I'm just weird like that I guess haha. Did they do anything to the frame to keep it from rusting later on?

 

In spring I plan on throwing a coat of paint on it for shits and giggles lol. I'm pretty sure they sprayed it though. Like 99% sure. I wasn't able to get any pics this morning, as it was too dark, so I'll get them tonight for ya.

 

Only 01-04 got a frame replacement. 95-00 got bought back and scrapped.

 

Sucks they did that, so many good trucks gone for no reason. Toyota being too cheap to fess up to their mistakes and make it right.

 

Just curious. Which Toyota dealer did you go to? We are going back to the one we purchased from in Milwaukee. But another guy told us that they won't do anything.

 

Wilde in West Allis. Its where my parents bought their 2011 from so yeah, we usually go there.

 

Did you ever take any pictures of the new frame?

 

Oh crap. I completely forgot.... I'll do it tomorrow. I promise. (it may not be uploaded until this time because I work) I'm really sorry.

 

No worries, man. I actually had my truck on my lift a week ago and inspected the frame closely and it's still pretty solid yet. There are a few threatening spots, but when the roads dry out again I am going to wash under it really good, lift it up again and rustoleum all the spots showing through on the frame to keep me going.

 

I would do it tonight but good 'ol wisconsin decided to drop 4-5" on us. But yeah, in spring i plan on throwing a coat or two of rustoleum on the frame.

 

Guys if you'd like to check out pictures of mine there is a thread on here somewhere. Pics of the new frame before they ever started the install then multiple pictures taken during the install by the Toyota techs.

 

I found it! I commented on it to bump it back up to get some views, nice thread!
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/333091-pictures-frame-replacement-process.html

 

You got very lucky! I've worked for Toyota for 8 years, and i've only replaced one frame. All of the other ones, Toyota bought the vehicle back from the customer.

Hang on to that truck!

 

I plan on running it to the day it dies....and even then I'll probably throw a new motor in it

 

Help!! Can anyone give me an idea on what to do? I just bought my first Tacoma it's a 2001 took it to have a lift added and they wouldn't touch it! The frame was terrible it was rusted completely out in places. The truck is immaculate clean with 177000 miles on it all original. Anyone know what a frame replacement would cost?

 

With labor - $12,000

 

I would try taking it to another dealer. They may have a different policy. I would act quickly though, since this is the last year 2001s will be able to get a replacement done by a dealer.

Best of luck,
_Charlie

 

Thanks guys for the help too nice of a truck to salvage it and can't afford new replacement at 12000. Going to check with some local dealers to see if there's any help prob going to shop for a used frame and maybe do it myself! Thanks