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Old 06-28-2022, 06:55 PM #1
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fix frame rust or sell for parts

I have a 2004 T4R and it has 173,000 miles. Runs well, but the frame is very rusted and no one around me (upstate NY) will repair it. As you know, replacing the frame costs way more than it would be worth.

Breaks my heart, but I decided to buy a Tacoma, and the dealer is not offering much for the trade-in. So I'm think of selling it to someone who will part it out. Sort of like how the family of an organ donor can be happy that their loved one is still alive in some way.

Has anyone sold their T4R for parts? I really don't know how to look for a company that buys them. Thanks for ideas
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might be worthwhile to negotiate directly with a salvage yard.
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Yeah, if you can drive it to a salvage yard talk to them and see what a dealer will give you for it, you never know.

Also check into donating it to a charity, even when it's sold for salvage you can deduct that amount from taxes.
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If its a good running V8, that could possibly be worth a little more to a salvage yard or someone who is looking for a replacement.
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no one will accept to repair it since it takes so much time and effort to repair rusted parts. you will replace one, another one will break. it's a continuous headache.

just let it go and accept the loss.



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I have a 2004 T4R and it has 173,000 miles. Runs well, but the frame is very rusted and no one around me (upstate NY) will repair it. As you know, replacing the frame costs way more than it would be worth.

Breaks my heart, but I decided to buy a Tacoma, and the dealer is not offering much for the trade-in. So I'm think of selling it to someone who will part it out. Sort of like how the family of an organ donor can be happy that their loved one is still alive in some way.

Has anyone sold their T4R for parts? I really don't know how to look for a company that buys them. Thanks for ideas
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I have a 2004 T4R and it has 173,000 miles. Runs well, but the frame is very rusted and no one around me (upstate NY) will repair it. As you know, replacing the frame costs way more than it would be worth.

Breaks my heart, but I decided to buy a Tacoma, and the dealer is not offering much for the trade-in. So I'm think of selling it to someone who will part it out. Sort of like how the family of an organ donor can be happy that their loved one is still alive in some way.

Has anyone sold their T4R for parts? I really don't know how to look for a company that buys them. Thanks for ideas
I had to let my 3rd gen go 4 years ago due to frame rust after fixing it several times. I ended up selling it to Copart USA. I think they gave me $700 or so for it and came and picked it up. They will give you a quote on-line. No doubt you could do better parting it out but I was happy enough to get it out of the garage.

https://www.copart.com/sellForIndividuals/
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Parting cars out is a bit of a pain plus takes up space and time. Personally I'd try CL and FB Marketplace selling it whole. You never know what someone will pay for if they can fix it themselves. Look at your area and see if there are any for sale with similar issues. Here the cheapest you'll generally see for a Gen 4 is 1500 and they seem to sell quickly even with rusted frames. Just be honest about it.
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Parting cars out is a bit of a pain plus takes up space and time. Personally I'd try CL and FB Marketplace selling it whole. You never know what someone will pay for if they can fix it themselves. Look at your area and see if there are any for sale with similar issues. Here the cheapest you'll generally see for a Gen 4 is 1500 and they seem to sell quickly even with rusted frames. Just be honest about it.

True. Someone with welding skills could replace the whole frame with SafeTCaps if the price is right and it’d outlast the rest of the vehicle.


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Hi everyone! I'm still too new to create my own thread, so my only option for asking the question is to piggyback someone else's post.

I recently purchased a 2004 4Runner that has lived it's whole life in Washington state. My guess by looking at the undercarriage is that it was driven on the beach/ocean a few times.

I live in Oregon and don't plan to drive it on any salted roads or in the ocean. Because I live in the PNW, I'm not sure if I should take any extra precautions to keep the frame safe from further erosion. I personally would like to make it look nice and clean, so I don't mind putting some time on a weekend to clean up some spots?

What would you recommend? Leave it as is because it's perfectly fine and not worth the effort? Or spent a weekend to wire brush off the surface rust and repaint with rustoleum?

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Hi everyone! I'm still too new to create my own thread, so my only option for asking the question is to piggyback someone else's post.

I recently purchased a 2004 4Runner that has lived it's whole life in Washington state. My guess by looking at the undercarriage is that it was driven on the beach/ocean a few times.

I live in Oregon and don't plan to drive it on any salted roads or in the ocean. Because I live in the PNW, I'm not sure if I should take any extra precautions to keep the frame safe from further erosion. I personally would like to make it look nice and clean, so I don't mind putting some time on a weekend to clean up some spots?

What would you recommend? Leave it as is because it's perfectly fine and not worth the effort? Or spent a weekend to wire brush off the surface rust and repaint with rustoleum?
Um, what rust are you speaking of? I wish mine looked like that. If it bugs you, clean up the surface rust and throw some paint on it otherwise carry on with life. BTW, one way to know you will end up with a frame rust issue is when the skid plates turn into cracker like material. I removed mine a few years ago and they fell apart when I touched them.

BYW, welcome to the forum.
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Hi everyone! I'm still too new to create my own thread, so my only option for asking the question is to piggyback someone else's post.

I recently purchased a 2004 4Runner that has lived it's whole life in Washington state. My guess by looking at the undercarriage is that it was driven on the beach/ocean a few times.

I live in Oregon and don't plan to drive it on any salted roads or in the ocean. Because I live in the PNW, I'm not sure if I should take any extra precautions to keep the frame safe from further erosion. I personally would like to make it look nice and clean, so I don't mind putting some time on a weekend to clean up some spots?

What would you recommend? Leave it as is because it's perfectly fine and not worth the effort? Or spent a weekend to wire brush off the surface rust and repaint with rustoleum?

Here are some pictures:





It’s always worth the effort. Even if you don’t rattle can it (or even if you do), I’d Fluid Film, Surface Shield (my choice this year), or Woolwax the shit out of the inside frame rails and undercarriage. It’s cheap protection.


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that rust doesnt look bad to me at all
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It’s always worth the effort. Even if you don’t rattle can it (or even if you do), I’d Fluid Film, Surface Shield (my choice this year), or Woolwax the shit out of the inside frame rails and undercarriage. It’s cheap protection.


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Thanks for the recommendation. Surface Shield looks like some awesome stuff. What process would you recommend for my frame and location? Would you try to remove some surface rust with a wire brush, degrease/clean, then coat with Surface Shield?
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Thanks for the recommendation. Surface Shield looks like some awesome stuff. What process would you recommend for my frame and location? Would you try to remove some surface rust with a wire brush, degrease/clean, then coat with Surface Shield?

I would. It’s not going to do much good on flaky rust so wire brush and smack around with a hammer for sure. The frames rust from the inside out, so coating the inside of the frame is important. The pinch welds are where it gives. Try to blow the frame out with compressed air. My compressor is in storage so I pressure washed the inside of the frame, as best I could, and let it dry for days.


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