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Thoughts on rust - buying a 2006 tacoma

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  1. Apr 11, 2019 at 9:23 PM
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    IMG_2582.jpg Hey - so I'm looking at a 2006 ext cab 4.0L with 4x4. These are some pics from under the truck. Just curious what folks think about the extent of rust and if I should be worried. It lived its first 6 years in New Jersey, not sure how bad the salting is over there.
    Thanks!
    IMG_2577.jpg IMG_2586.jpg

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    That doesn’t look too bad to me, but I’m no expert.
     
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    check on the driver side under the truck where the cat is close to the frame. This is a really bad area. Also on rear section of the frame where it starts going up its double walled will usually be bubbling and peeling apart.
     
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    Sorry I'm new :) What do you mean by the cat? Thanks for the responses!
     
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    It's also got a case of the rusty roof...which I think is a different thread.
     
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    He’s either referring to a feline or the catalytic converter
     
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    That's nothing to worry about. Don't coat it with the rubberized rust proofing it will trap that bit of surface rust,use Krown or Fluid Film if you buy it.
     
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    Thanks for the advice on treating it. I’ll look into those products.
     
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