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Rust on Frame with A/C drain mod fix

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Uptown2k, Aug 3, 2016.

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  1. Aug 12, 2016 at 8:36 PM
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  2. Aug 12, 2016 at 8:42 PM
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  3. Aug 13, 2016 at 10:59 AM
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    Hey folks, new here and this is my first post. Just got my Taco, back in February. I've been lurking for quite some time now. Saw this mod and wanted to give it a try today. Went to the auto parts store and got all the pieces for around $10. Found these great hose clamps with a key, that allow you to tighten without any tools. You can do it one handed and it helps because there is not a lot of room to move in there. I didn't remove anything on the truck, just ran my arms up there and went to work. Like someone else mentioned, let the truck cool down for an hour or two or you will burn your hands/arms. Thanks for the great tips TW!

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  4. Aug 13, 2016 at 1:07 PM
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    Did this today. Luckily no rust on the frame. Seems to be working well. TYTE!

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  5. Aug 13, 2016 at 4:13 PM
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    Finally did it. Thank guys for posting simple fixes to prolong the life of our trucks!
     
    Claudiomartinof, Aug 13, 2016
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  6. Aug 15, 2016 at 4:38 PM
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    Did mine today, thanks for the tip!
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2016 at 6:42 AM
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    I snaked mine through the frame by buying a 3' piece. Works well IMO.fr_1379_size640.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 18, 2016 at 9:49 AM
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    Thanks for the information, great post....
     
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  9. Aug 18, 2016 at 2:39 PM
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    mine seems to have stopped draining. is the little tube connected to something inside its boot? maybe i disconnected it trying to get the heater hose as snug as possible.
     
    killthehippies, Aug 18, 2016
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  10. Aug 18, 2016 at 5:43 PM
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    Do you feel puffs of air coming out of the hose with AC on? You can reach the other end of the hose if you pull up the carpet in the passenger footwell.
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2016 at 9:51 AM
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    i can feel puffs. and i found the hose under the carpet. i'm guessing that runs all the way up to the evaporator? good to know, i thought i may have disconnected it when i gave it a tug to fit the 5/8s on it.
     
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  12. Aug 19, 2016 at 9:44 PM
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    What are y'all going to do when it rains and the entire frame gets wet?
     
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  13. Aug 20, 2016 at 4:46 AM
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    Damn we haven't thought that far ahead. One thing at a time
     
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  14. Aug 20, 2016 at 5:10 AM
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    opentang you're doing a good job

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    I've covered my entire frame in heater hose just to be safe, no rust here
     
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  15. Aug 20, 2016 at 5:13 AM
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    I covered the entire bottom with 3 inches of Vaseline and unicorn tears.
     
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  16. Aug 20, 2016 at 5:18 AM
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    I'm thinking about derping it :rofl:
     
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  17. Aug 20, 2016 at 5:22 AM
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    i did mine this morning, only thing i did differently was add a fiberglass foil heat shield cover with some wire wrap in the area it gets close to the cat. thanks for the tip OP!
     
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  18. Aug 21, 2016 at 6:17 PM
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  19. Aug 26, 2016 at 11:55 AM
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    Did mine this morning. Quick 30 minute mod after getting it snaked the I wanted it. Appears to be draining well. Thanks guys.
     
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  20. Aug 27, 2016 at 9:21 AM
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    1. What naturally happens to the frame under snow, ice, rain etc....seems like this fix only helps those who live in the arid WEST and a small part of the frame.
    2. I had a Ziebart undercoat for the whole frame...my Dad always used Ziebart for his vehicles in Michigan...seemed to work well...I guess I'll see.
     
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