L8Shift
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TOYOTA 4RUNNER FRAME RUST BEING LOOKED AT BY FEDS
https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/toyota-4runner-frame-rust.shtml
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https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/toyota-4runner-frame-rust.shtml
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Toyota 4runner frame rust being looked at by feds
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L8Shift
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TOYOTA 4RUNNER FRAME RUST BEING LOOKED AT BY FEDS
https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/toyota-4runner-frame-rust.shtml
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https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/toyota-4runner-frame-rust.shtml
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Link didn't work for me. Led me to this though: https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/toyota-4runner-frame-rust.shtml
Man I'm hoping something comes through on this. Apart from the frame rust, my '03 could easily last another 10-15 years.
Link didn't work for me. Led me to this though: https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/toyota-4runner-frame-rust.shtml
Man I'm hoping something comes through on this. Apart from the frame rust, my '03 could easily last another 10-15 years.
bombventure
New member
3 models from the same manufacturer, you’d think they’d be more inclined to look at their whole line-up as this is/could be a very serious issue for those affected by it.
Glad I don’t have to worry about this, but I am hopeful they will bring some good news for those that have been!
very interesting. even though my frame is in great condition for a 2004 - i heard you get a lot more than just the frame with the toyota frame recalls - i hope this goes through. i do think it seems odd they did it for the tacomas and tundra but not the 4runner. my dad got the new frame on his tundra back in the day.
L8Shift
Member
I believe the frames you mentioned were sourced from a US Supplier, as oppose to the 4Runner frame being sourced overseas... --> is my guess.
cloud
Banned
Hmmm I wonder if ill have to cut my sliders off, or buy new ones.
Some piece of shit technician stripped out a couple of the captive nuts holding my skid plates on.
I wonder if they would reinstall my arb bumper.
I guess ill wait on running 35s and the body mount chop until there is a solid answer for this.
I wonder what this would mean for those of you with a chopped cross member for your rear bumpers. Would you guys even consider a frame swap? Seems like it might be a pain in the butt to redo all the mods, I can drill out a captive nut and tack a new one in.
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Some piece of shit technician stripped out a couple of the captive nuts holding my skid plates on.
I wonder if they would reinstall my arb bumper.
I guess ill wait on running 35s and the body mount chop until there is a solid answer for this.
I wonder what this would mean for those of you with a chopped cross member for your rear bumpers. Would you guys even consider a frame swap? Seems like it might be a pain in the butt to redo all the mods, I can drill out a captive nut and tack a new one in.
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mjotrainbrain
New member
I find this very interesting! I doubt it'll come to anything useful though. I know somebody who had a frame replacement done on his Tacoma when Toyota offered it some years ago, and he has been very happy ever since. Fingers crossed here! I wouldn't be interested in a buy-back, but a frame replacement would be awesome.
Elan750
New member
These things only work when you file, so get to it peeps!
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/
cloud
Banned
Holy hell dude! That's what I call a ruined frame. Seriously you are like one speed bump away from looking at your axle in the rear view mirror.Rust? what rust? Fingers crossed
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Please don't drive that any more.
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Firov
New member
Wow... that's worse than I've ever seen... I hope you filed an NHTSA complaint! If not, you should, and upload those images. https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/
Inv4drZm
Senior Member
Pretty sure they have salvaged steel from shipwrecks under the ocean that have looked better.
Let this thread be a warning for all those rust-free 4Runner owners out there. Spray on fluid film once a year. Keep her looking good.
waypoint
Member
I had this with my previous '03 Tacoma. I got the notice in the mail, my frame was fine...I'd been using rust preventative spray and staying on top of it every year.
My frame passed, but had to be sprayed with rubbery black undercoating in order to get the extended warranty. 2 years later, I had a rust hole through the frame but still within the extended warranty. Seemed like the new undercoating probably trapped water/salt and accelerated the rust.
Back to the dealer, they took pics and sent in a case, new frame approved. It took about 6 months before my new frame arrived, dropped off the truck and left in a free rental car. 4 days later I got the call, picked it up, and it drove like new for the rest of the time I had it. The steering was especially nice, I hadn't realized how loose and clunky it was over bumps until I got it back.
The frame kit came with new rear leaf springs, steel brake and fuel chassis lines, front lower control arms, and some other parts.
My frame passed, but had to be sprayed with rubbery black undercoating in order to get the extended warranty. 2 years later, I had a rust hole through the frame but still within the extended warranty. Seemed like the new undercoating probably trapped water/salt and accelerated the rust.
Back to the dealer, they took pics and sent in a case, new frame approved. It took about 6 months before my new frame arrived, dropped off the truck and left in a free rental car. 4 days later I got the call, picked it up, and it drove like new for the rest of the time I had it. The steering was especially nice, I hadn't realized how loose and clunky it was over bumps until I got it back.
The frame kit came with new rear leaf springs, steel brake and fuel chassis lines, front lower control arms, and some other parts.
