Tacoma Frame Recall

I live in the midwest so I spent several hundred dollars coating by truck's underbody when I bought it new and washed my truck's frames at least twice a month during the winter months. I was hoping Toyota would do a better job at coating my frames front to rear but boy I need to lower my expectation. This must be a 10 minutes job putting bandage on a problem.

 

I'd guess the bolts are plugging access holes they drilled to get up into the boxed area. That seepage you are seeing is in the sandwiched area of the frame. I suppose it'll drip for a few weeks, but it should be covered now!

 

Yikes! My fluid film treatment looks a thousand times better! And it only took me about 15 minutes

 

That 10 min job should last 12 years.
All good my friend.
All good.

 

Lets hope that 10min job lasts me 12 yrs like you said, my friend.

 

Those are not seepages from within the frame. They appeared to have been applied by a caulk gun just to cover the surface. LOL. I could've done a much better job than that. LOL

 

I had to do whatever it takes as a responsible owner.

 

Is it OK to put a floor jack under the pumpkin like that? I honestly don't know, just curious.

I just got four 6-ton jack stands to jack the truck up and do a full, intensive frame restoration effort myself. Not getting anywhere near that factory provided CRC. Needle scaler, wire wheel, metal prep, POR-15, POR-15 top coat,... good to go. It'll probably be on the stands for 2-3 days. Anyone know a solid method (or have a good product) for introducing rust inhibitor to the inside of tubular framing?

 

Today I picked up my 12 Tacoma (98,000 miles) from Dealership for Frame Recall also. Your pictures look just like underside also. Hope it helps stopping the corrosion/rust inside the frame rails. This October a friend at work will undercoat my complete undercarriage, doors and tailgate. Hopefully I'll get that extra 10-12 years I heard someone echo earlier......