I'm considering buying this 2006 4runner V8 sport from a private seller located in West Virginia. Spectacular looking but I have concerns on rust seeing as it's from the salt belt. I wanted to post here for some more experienced eyeballs before having a third party mechanic inspect it. What do you all think of potential rust underneath?
That frame doesn't look like any in this rust belt. Wish mine looked like that. The only picture that I would look at closer is the one below. I can't tell if the bottom of the frame on the top right has a welded on patch. Otherwise you need to look at the crossbar on the front that the tow points are welded to and the rear up above the spare tire. Looks like it has the suspension that everyone ends up replacing.
I see no rust to be concerned about. I have an '03 that I've scraped about a pound or so of rust off and another pound I was able to pull from inside the rails through rust enlarged drain holes. Yours looks " primo " in comparison.
yea what rust? Now it may have been under coated, and agree you’ll need a close look but the bolts underneath are not completely rusted so that’s a good sign . Most of us don’t consider wv part of the rust belt
__________________
2008 SR5 4WD Black. Bilstein 5100, 5th gen coils/ rear springs. 255 80 17 AT for everyday use. Victory Sliders. Victory Front bumper with winch/ lightbar. headunit upgrade. Back up camera install. Expert at replacement rear hatches
All you need to go off road is to be willing to get some scrapes and dents along the way
Wish my frame looked that rust free, not seeing anything either. They only thing I’m seeing is a nasty driver side lean lol. Unless it’s parked on a sideways grade.
__________________ My build threadhttps://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-g...ml#post3520544 2008 Titanium Metallic 4WD 4Runner V6 SR5| Satoshi Grille mod|17x8 Level 8 MK6 wheels, 275/70/17" Falken Wildpeak tires| Front-Bilstein 5100's set at 0 with ToyTec branded Eibach silver springs and 1/2" ToyTec spacer driver side, 1/4" ToyTec spacer passenger|Front Diff. drop spacer kit|sway bar relocate kit| Rear-Fox 2.0Resi and ToyTec superflex black springs|Tyger Bull bar with LED's/Lund HX tube side steps 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Limited in Crystal White Pearl