Originally Posted by Jdevtac

The pics and specs you have are near exact to the 2004 I bought. I’d pass. You are bound to find a hole somewhere. I didn’t find a hole in mine at initial inspection but it was there when I was rust treating a few weeks later.



If you are set on it, some things I learned:

Check those gas tank straps, my bet is the rear one has turned to dust.



Also check that the spare tire can actually be lowered and the hoist isn’t seized.



Look inside every hole of the frame. These things rust on the inside pretty bad depending on your location.



Look at the top of the front frame rail, just rearward if the front passenger tire. The AC drip tube drips water right on it and causes extra rust.



Whack all around the rear lower trailing arm mounts. This area rusts not only on 4th gens but also 3rd gens.



Lastly I’d check all the brake lines, and then the rear frame rails at the rear bumper. These rust out for whatever reason too.



The front auxiliary cross member where the front skid attaches to is likely toast from your photos.