Rust repair opinions prior to purchasing
Hello again all!
I'm back in the market for a third gen 4runner after I had to sell mine in 2019. I've found one locally that needs brake work (front calipers/pads, brake lines, etc) for fairly cheap with right around 200,000 miles. I contacted the seller and they told me there's a hole in the drivers side frame rail (A common issue up here in the Northeast). Seller sent me a picture, and it appears to be between a tennis ball and baseball sized hole in the frame, though it does look like more rot can be pulled away: https://i.imgur.com/rV71uMR.jpeg I'll be the first to admit rust repair is not an area I'm comfortable or knowledgeable, so I'd probably have to bring it to a shop and have them do it. Is it even worth checking out with a hole this size? |
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I can tell you that most likely that frame has a pile of thin spots and by the looks of things. Its been worked on before. :-) |
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That would be a hard pass for me, and I live in the rust belt. If one spot is that bad, the rest can't be far behind. No thank you.
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Plus that gas line and brake lines don't look well. |
don’t bother. Other runners in better shape. Agree with other posters. With a hole that size other parts of the frame are probably ruined and the rockers too.
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Ended up passing on the truck and looking for something better. Appreciate the advice.
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Ever find one? Prices were all over the map when I was looking. And asking price and condition not necessarily related.
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