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Frame Rust?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacoma17325, Nov 2, 2024.

  1. Nov 2, 2024 at 11:29 AM
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    tacoma17325

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    Should I be concerned about this rust on the frame of my 2001 Tacoma or is it just surface rust?

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    tacoma17325, Nov 2, 2024
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  2. Nov 2, 2024 at 11:50 AM
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    CraigF

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    yes,
    its pitting and cracking/flaking
    don't know how far gone it is but it needs TLC ASAP
     
    CraigF, Nov 2, 2024
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  3. Nov 2, 2024 at 11:56 AM
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    rnish

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    At a minimum I would hose that baby down with fluid film. What else you do depends on the condition of the rest of the frame and how long you want the truck to last.
     
    rnish, Nov 2, 2024
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  4. Nov 2, 2024 at 12:07 PM
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    0xDEADBEEF

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    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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    Id clean it up so you can see what youre working with. It doesnt look terrible at a glance though.
     
    0xDEADBEEF, Nov 2, 2024
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  5. Nov 3, 2024 at 4:09 AM
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    Thank you for the helpful info!
     
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  6. Nov 3, 2024 at 4:28 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Yes!

    Rust never rests, and it has killed many a Tacoma frame
     
    Clearwater Bill, Nov 3, 2024
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  7. Nov 3, 2024 at 6:49 AM
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    Clean it up and get Waxoyl for inside and outside frame. Doesn't look bad what you showed.
     
    Pbfender15, Nov 3, 2024
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  8. Nov 3, 2024 at 7:04 AM
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    Start tapping it with a ball peen hammer.
     
    fxntime, Nov 3, 2024
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  9. Nov 3, 2024 at 7:21 AM
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    Black97v6MT

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    Do you have any more pics?, OP?
    To see what dealing with in other areas
     
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