rust… is this normal?

is this amount of rust normal for a taco 2016 with 10k miles on it?

 

Yes that is normal, those are all untreated machined surfaces.

 

Thanks man so its just gonna be that way an not gonna hurt things down the line right?

 

No those spindles are solid forged steel...the frame is what you want to keep an eye on and/or undercoat or POR paint if you live in a snow or beach salt air state

 

It might be normal on the machined surfaces, it is not normal on fasteners. These are supposed to be coated with a baked on zinc material to prevent rust. This is industry standard for all chassis fasteners.

 

Which part in the photo are you talking about?

 

Ball joint threads

 

which are those?
are you referring to the photo I have posted?

 

Look at the threads sticking out at the bottom of the picture right under the rusted machined surface. These threads look rusted. Probably not an issue, but might be difficult to take apart in the future if the need ever arises. (Not likely)

 

Here is what my 2007 looks like, no rust on ball joint threads.

 

THOSE DADDY LONG LEGS ARE HUGE

 

Spiders!!!!!!!! I hate spiders!!!!!!!

 

I live pretty close to the nuclear plant....

 

You'll be dead before rust ever really hits then..

 

Get yourself some fluid film and coat your underbody.

 

Or... he will turn into a zombie.

 

It looks like your ready for some protection!

 

I think I'm far enough away to be clear of the zombie zone, but still inside the big spider zone.

 

anyone change it out within the dealer?

 

Rust, except perforation on the body isn't warrantable usually