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Old 09-11-2019, 10:45 AM #31
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Need help too!

Hey guys, Sorry to hijack the thread but I could use some help too and don't have the option to create a new post. (Just signed up)

I'm looking at buying my first 4Runner and wanted to get your opinion on the amount of rust I saw. Is this too much rust for an 06 V8 Sport with 219k?

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Hey guys, Sorry to hijack the thread but I could use some help too and don't have the option to create a new post. (Just signed up)

I'm looking at buying my first 4Runner and wanted to get your opinion on the amount of rust I saw. Is this too much rust for an 06 V8 Sport with 219k?

Thanks in advance!
That's not bad at all. Hit all the metal underneath with a rust preventer of your choice (mine is Fluid Film) each fall and you should have a lot of life left.
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Where is the front skid plate? Removed for pictures?
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Where is the front skid plate? Removed for pictures?
I didn't notice it was missing. (I'm a complete 4Runner noob) I'm going by to look at it again today and I'll ask about the skid plate.

I've verified the timing belt and water pump have been changed within the last 10k miles or so. Locks into 4lo and the seller has documented service records. I was mostly scared of the rust.

Anything else I should check before making an offer?

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Hey everyone. New guy here. I just bought a 96 4Runner SR5 4wd 5spd @ 130k for $7k. Before buying, I checked the undercarriage for rust and it didn't seem too bad at first and the seller reassured me that it was "just surface rust". Kind of jumped the gun because I've been having a hard time finding a 4wd 5spd with lower miles and there were a few guys checking it out after me...bozo move of me because upon putting it on a lift, I saw the rust was worse than I thought. How bad is this? I'm wondering if I should try sanding it all out, applying something like Corroseal and then Por15, or just try and resell to get my money back...I live in San Diego, CA btw so I'm hopeful that any treated rust wouldn't come back. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.







Sorry to hijack this thread again but I'm really concerned about getting this thing to last another 7 or 8 years...

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Hey everyone. New guy here. I just bought a 96 4Runner SR5 4wd 5spd @ 130k for $7k. Before buying, I checked the undercarriage for rust and it didn't seem too bad at first and the seller reassured me that it was "just surface rust". Kind of jumped the gun because I've been having a hard time finding a 4wd 5spd with lower miles and there were a few guys checking it out after me...bozo move of me because upon putting it on a lift, I saw the rust was worse than I thought. How bad is this? I'm wondering if I should try sanding it all out, applying something like Corroseal and then Por15, or just try and resell to get my money back...I live in San Diego, CA btw so I'm hopeful that any treated rust wouldn't come back. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Sorry to hijack this thread again but I'm really concerned about getting this thing to last another 7 or 8 years...
Take a hammer to the frame and make sure there are no soft spots. Check near the rear passenger wheel carefully. This level of rust is certainly treatable, and so long as there are no holes anywhere, you're fine. I rescued my 99 with POR and annual Fluid Film treatments.







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Thanks for the advice RPS99SHO. The pictures were really helpful too. Gonna start on this project tomorrow.
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I feel for the rust belt dwellers
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I'm from Wisconsin and this thread makes me feel a lot better about the amount of rust I have on mine some becoming noticeable on the drain holes and welds but nothing close to most of these.... the components behind the front brake rotors and lower control arms are the worst on mine.... and from what I can see through the holes the inside is spotless aside from being kind of dirty

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96 4Runner rust

Pretty clean and runs perfectly however has rot around rear frame, particularly one side. Just looking for advice on where to go to find someone who'll not be afraid to spot weld a patch or two. Just looking to extend it's life a couple years. Not looking for a restoration.
Supposedly there was a recall from Toyota that my previous owner missed. Too bad.
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Hello I'm looking at buying a 2015 Toyota 4runner trail premium. I live in the rust belt was wondering what everybody thought about the undercarriage. Thank you!

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Pelle328: doesn't look bad at all. BUT, As has been stated in this thread, take a welding hammer and go up and down the frame rails, especially bottom of frame rail and see if any soft spots, then, how extensive are they.
And use your judgement from there.
No soft spots, then go for it!
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seems like every dealer's idea of 'it's just surface rust' is far more optimistic than reality. mine was the same. i'm dealing with it and hoping it flies for several more years since it runs great right now.
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