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05+ Official Perforated/Rusted Through Frames

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Sandman614, Oct 30, 2013.

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Is your frame perforated/rusted through

  1. Yes, It looks like swiss cheese

    51 vote(s)
    26.4%

  2. Yes, but it's only a little

    142 vote(s)
    73.6%
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  1. Jul 23, 2014 at 8:25 AM
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    tacomeontherange

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    tacomeontherange this ain't no picnic

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    This seems to be standard operating procedure when dealing with corporate. They will take note of your problem and that's it.

    They are not going to expose themselves to things which might lead to litigation. Hence tight lips and the brush off.

    This is why a good relationship with a dealer's service dept is important -- they're the ones who will go to bat for you within the TMC internal network.
     
    tacomeontherange, Jul 23, 2014
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  2. Jul 26, 2014 at 11:05 AM
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    Aloe

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    03/05 TRD SPORT access cab. Bought & registered in VT. 05-08....10/08 bought in VT. RegisterEd in NY Till present. Significant hole drivers side cat. Area. At least 2 other holes starting.

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  3. Jul 26, 2014 at 11:06 AM
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    Aloe

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    Yep, same thing here
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2014 at 1:27 PM
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    I have an 05, with a 1" hole in frame next to drivers side cat, just like everyone else. Took it to dealer (Oxmoor Toyota Louisville,Ky) two days ago. Service manager approved new frame, They had to order it, said it will take about two weeks to get one
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2014 at 4:54 PM
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    Icon ext travel C/O's, Total Chaos UCA's, King R/R shocks, All-Pro leaf pack, lights, RCI skid, Brute Force sliders, ect.
    How many people have mods that are welded on, or involved cutting and what have the dealerships been saying so far about them and denying rust work ect.?
     
    drunktaco, Jul 27, 2014
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  6. Jul 27, 2014 at 5:08 PM
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    theredofshaw

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    I'd imagine as long as the major damage isn't starting around these weld or cut points and there is plenty of it elsewhere, you should have a fighting chance. But this probably depends on the dealer and how persistent and willing you are to call corporate.
     
    theredofshaw, Jul 27, 2014
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  7. Jul 27, 2014 at 5:11 PM
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    drunktaco

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    The last time the dealership saw my truck was when I bought it stock send they're about 4 he's away. There is one closer (1.5 hrs) but I don't think they will be willing to do much haha
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2014 at 3:25 AM
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    Was your Vin eligible for the limited service campaign E0D?
     
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  9. Jul 28, 2014 at 6:48 AM
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    Appt. tomorrow morning for some recalls & a frame inspection. Guy seemed surprised there was a hole in the frame. I asked if any other 05's had come in for this & he said no. Then why are there 4 tacoma frames stacked up behind the service building?!?

    image.jpg
     
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  10. Jul 28, 2014 at 6:50 AM
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    Another...

    image.jpg
     
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  11. Jul 28, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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    Just received a letter for the frame rust issues , will treat the frame , but if gone too far will replace it ( that's my understanding on the letter I received ) :)
     
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  12. Jul 29, 2014 at 7:09 AM
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    Svc manager said 2 other frames have been replaced & it takes about 2-3 months
     
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  13. Jul 30, 2014 at 5:21 AM
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    FYI - this is how you can see what recalls may be open on your vehicle. This includes the Limited Service Campaign E0D for frame rot / coating

    sign up here, plug in your VIN:

    http://www.toyota.com/owners/web/pages/home
     
    tacomeontherange, Jul 30, 2014
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  14. Jul 30, 2014 at 7:10 AM
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    Is there any way to check your vin for an American truck that's up in Canada? My Toyota dealership missed my airbag recall because they were only looking for vin numbers in canada and didn't check the American ones. But I can't register myself on that website because I live in canada
     
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  15. Jul 30, 2014 at 8:39 AM
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    If you PM me with your VIN I think I can check on the Toyota site ....
     
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  16. Jul 30, 2014 at 8:48 AM
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    This seems ridiculous. They replace frames in KY, VT, CAN, etc. but not NY.
    I hope they do NY before winter rolls around... don't know if my frame will make it another winter...

    And corporate has no idea when they are going to do NY. At least thats what she told me.
     
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  17. Jul 30, 2014 at 8:51 AM
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    The dealer told me I'd have to return the truck to stock before they replaced the frame if they were going to post the frame .
    And I think if I read one more fluid film post in this thread I'm going to lose it. I've seen trucks sit in fields for 30 years and have less frame rust.
     
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  18. Jul 30, 2014 at 8:52 AM
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    Try to hang in there .... I assume you have documentation that you contacted Toyota and the NTSB just in case?? Eventually, someone will get in an accident that is caused by the frame - or an accident that accordions the frame and then they will really wake up....
     
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  19. Jul 30, 2014 at 8:56 AM
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  20. Jul 30, 2014 at 9:01 AM
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    What dealer did u take it to for the inspection? I had a bit of back & forth with the CS REP. before she asked where my truck was originally registered (VT 3yrs), then NY for six. After that I got a new case # & was told a regional rep would call me in 24hrs.

    Don't know if it's progress or a run around!
     
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