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Question about rust

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by helloworld65, Apr 30, 2024.

  1. Apr 30, 2024 at 7:16 AM
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    helloworld65

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    Hi all, any issues with rust on seams of brackets welded to the frame? Should I grind it off?

    IMG_2124.jpg
     
    helloworld65, Apr 30, 2024
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  2. Apr 30, 2024 at 7:17 AM
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    That is extremely minor.

    Just hit it with a wire brush (hand brush, not on an angle grinder due to your brake line) and toss a light coat of paint over it.
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2024 at 7:21 AM
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    255/85/R16 Falken Wildpeak MTs, Mobtown sliders, ARB bar, SOS front skid, Icon RXT leafs, extended & adjustable Kings, JBA UCAs, OVS wedge RTT, dual AGM batteries, Gen2 xrc9.5 winch, CB, GMRS, S1 ditch lights...
    This is a first gen!?

    No joke that looks better than any new vehicle up here thats been through just one Maine winter :eek:
     
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    Black97v6MT and The gold standard like this.
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    dude, that looks better than my 2nd frame...
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2024 at 8:44 AM
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    Thanks, I’ll try that. Just want to get ahead of any rust before it becomes a problem!
     
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    totally agree, wire brush and some rustoleum will fix that right up
     
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