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Another new frame replacement question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 04yota, Dec 15, 2015.

  1. Dec 15, 2015 at 8:56 AM
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    04yota

    04yota [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi guys,

    So I took the truck for a frame inspection and as suspected it failed. In all honestly it wasnt Really bad, but the rust prevention treatment toyota installed was falling apart. So now the dealer has my truck and gave me a time frame of 4 to 6 months for the new frame to arrive. Meanwhile, they have me on a rented car, on their dime. In any event, the service advisor wasn't able to tell me what was going to be replaced aside from the frame. Is there anything I should have replace now that the truck will be apart and labor at a discounted price?
    Truck has 100k and it has new fox shocks all around, an AAL, timin belt replaced 20k ago.
     
  2. Dec 15, 2015 at 10:26 AM
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    Caligula

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    Only 100k miles and the frame is falling apart, what a shame. Its going to keep happening as long as you live in the Northeast.

    Otherwise, any suspension parts will be easily changed.
     
  3. Dec 15, 2015 at 1:33 PM
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    Rmodel65

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    Personally I'd buy new struts and rear springs for them to put it back together with..
     
  4. Dec 15, 2015 at 1:48 PM
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    They should also replace rear leafs, brake lines, and lower control arms at a minimum (part of frame replacement "package").
     
  5. Dec 15, 2015 at 2:12 PM
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    bighouse01

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    It will not keep happening it you take it and immediately have a internal rust proofing coating applied in the cavities of the frame.
     
  6. Dec 16, 2015 at 8:47 AM
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    Thanks for the replies. I am planning to rust proof the interior of the frame as soon as i get it back. I am not too sure i want to replace the suspension again. It only has 10k on it. I do however need to fix the clutch issue i've had since i replaced the clutch :) yea.. The bearing keeps making a noise since it the pedal wasn't adjusted, or the flywheel resurfaced. So now im thinking of having them fix this issue.
     

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