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Frame rust

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Owenhall, Nov 29, 2024.

  1. Nov 29, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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    Owenhall

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    I have noticed some semi concerning rust on my truck since I purchased it about a year 1/2 ago the previous owner coated the frame with some rubberized coating but missed some spots I have looked under the coating in some spots but there are some questionable rust areas.
     
  2. Nov 29, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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    Do you have a question?
     
  3. Nov 29, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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    Rubberized undercoating is the debbil.
     
  5. Nov 29, 2024 at 8:06 PM
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    Is the amount of rust bad should I be concerned? is the question.what can I do about the inside of the frame.
     
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  6. Nov 29, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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    Bro, we need pictures
     
  7. Nov 29, 2024 at 8:16 PM
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    Not shure why the images didn’t upload.

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  8. Nov 29, 2024 at 8:18 PM
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    I thought they were attached to the first post.
     
  9. Nov 29, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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    It's mint for a second gen.

    Typically if you can still see the original black coating its in good shape.
     
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  10. Nov 29, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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    Ok are you taking about the inside of the frame I have wirewheeld and painted the frame rails I haven’t touched the inside of the frame.
     
  11. Nov 29, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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    Doesn’t look crazy either way
     
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    Learn the three f's
    Fluid Film is your Friend
     
  13. Nov 30, 2024 at 7:33 AM
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    Fluid Film, Krown oil, or Woolwax....they can spray inside the frame channels
     
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  14. Nov 30, 2024 at 7:43 AM
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    The pic that shows the double layer where the leaf spring mount is it- you can see where the metal is already starting to delaminate. Do you need to scrap the truck tomorrow- no, but the clock is ticking.
     
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  15. Nov 30, 2024 at 9:01 AM
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    What can I do about the part that is delaminating.
     
  16. Nov 30, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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    Treat it with a rust preventative to keep it from getting worse.
     
  17. Nov 30, 2024 at 9:11 AM
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    I don’t live in the rust belt, were can I get fluid film is it like a oil.
     
  18. Nov 30, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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    You can order it online, or I think Lowes and ace carry it in store
     
  19. Nov 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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    Where do you live? Im curious to see if there are dealers near you. and yes you can buy it online, but having it sprayed in by a professional would be better
     
  20. Nov 30, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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    The last pic looks a little concerning. Personally I would seriously consider unloading that truck and looking for a cleaner one. It’s not bad now so it’s probably still sellable for s decent dollar.
     

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